High School Athletic Director

REPORTS TO:                         
High School Principal
 
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:        
Regular, full-time (260 Days)
 
FLSA STATUS:                         
Exempt
 
POSITION SUMMARY:               
Lead and coordinate the Board approved high school athletic program and supervise the personnel associated with it.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Practice and promote sportsmanship, ethical principles and responsible behavior; and welcome competing teams and guests.
• Administer interscholastic policies and procedures according to the rules of the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
• Serve on the selection committee for new coaches, and recommend coaches' job assignments to the High School Principal.
• Provide guidance for coaches, and assist with their evaluations, as specified in written procedures.
• Verify that coaches have the training and certificates required by State and local policies.
• Make recommendations for program improvements and the improvement of athletic facilities.
• Develop and publicize the interscholastic game schedules.  Supervise all home contests, or arrange for supervision by school administrators.
• Assure that gate receipts are properly safeguarded and deposited.
• Contract with game officials, including those assigned by the Ohio Capital Conference.
• Develop and administer the athletic budget.  Submit monthly financial reports to the Principal, the Athletic Council, the Booster Club and the coaches.
• Maintain records associated with the athletic program; for example, contracts, sports statistics, student and staff files.
• Oversee the arrangements for athletic contests and tournaments, including supervision, travel, broadcasts, publicity and schedule changes.
• Work cooperatively with the Athletic Booster Club, serving as school liaison for the coaches, and facilitating Booster Club projects.
• Oversee the maintenance of the athletic equipment and facilities, including the stadium, the training room and other game, practice and physical education areas.
• Arrange for required services, such as parking and security.  Assign keys to the coaching staff.
• Schedule the athletic facilities for school staff and outside groups.
• Schedule high school athletic assemblies and pep rallies.
• Supervise all high school athletic awards programs.
• Certify the scholastic eligibility of student athletes.
• Schedule physical examinations as required by the High School Athletic Association.
• Chair the Marysville Athletic Council, and report the Council's recommendations to the Superintendent.
• Represent the school district at conference, district and state meetings.
• Conduct an annual review of the athletic handbook, and submit changes to the Superintendent for School Board approval. 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Distribute athletic contest passes to the appropriate people.
• Sell athletic supplies to qualified athletes.
• Send reminders of coming events to the schools and the officials.
• Maintain an appropriate personal appearance.
• Observe all safety and health regulations of the school district.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the High School Principal or the Superintendent.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pupil Activity Supervisor Validation, preferred.
• Ohio teaching certificate/license, preferred.
• Experience as a coach or athletic director, preferred.

 REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work effectively and in a positive manner with high school athletes.
• Ability to work cooperatively with adults and to direct sports activities in a positive manner.
• Knowledge of budgeting and the ability to prepare financial statements.
• Well-developed organizational and problem solving skills.
• Basic computer skills or willingness to acquire those skills.
• Ability to meet the time requirements of after school and weekend duties.

 EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

• Maintenance equipment, such as lawn mowers and tractors.
• Scoreboards and scoreboard controls.
• Watering system.
• Golf carts.
• Bleachers.
• Ladders.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Potential exposure to blood or other body fluids.
• Regular exposure to hazardous athletic equipment.
• Close proximity to people running.
• Potential exposure to unruly people.
• Exposure to dust, pollen and inclement weather conditions.
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather; that is, being prepared to work on all scheduled days, including calamity days.
• Regular requirement to sit, walk, talk, hear, see and read.
• Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and pull various items; for example, athletic equipment, up to 50 lbs.

 NOTE:  The above lists may not be ranked in order of importance.
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

•  Length of Employment:  1 - 3 year initial contract
• Salary and Fringe Benefits:  Based on current salary and benefit schedule.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 
 
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the online application.  Please do not send materials through U.S. mail or by e-mail, all documents should be uploaded to your application.  
 
If your qualifications meet our needs we will contact you for further information and a possible interview.
 
The Marysville Exempted Village School District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is in compliance with SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973.
 
Posted Internally:  April 28, 2025
Internal Application Deadline:  May 8, 2025