What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Athletic / Activities Director position at Ozark School District?
- In conjunction with coaches, schedules all interscholastic athletic contests for grades 7-12.
- Hires officials for all home athletic contests; verifies officials on game day.
- Schedules necessary personnel, including gatekeepers, scorers, clock operators and chain crews, to work at home contests; verifies workers on game day.
- Establishes budgets for all activities; reviews/approves purchaser orders for equipment and supplies for activities.
- Maintains current inventories for each sport.
- Advertises athletic staff vacancies; receives applications; oversees the screening process; schedules interviews; makes recommendations for filling vacancies.
- Arrange for annual required training of coaches and sponsors.
- Determines student eligibility in regard to MSHSAA and Ozark R-VI standards.
- Works as liaison between the activity staff and administration.
- Work with the Booster Clubs to determine needs and direction of programs.
- Works in conjunction with the speech and music department to establish contest and concert dates and gym availability.
- Coordinates/schedules all gym use.
- Works as the school's official representative for athletics at all local, conference, district and state events in the absence of building administration.
- Works in conjunction with the MSHSAA to ensure the school operates within all state guidelines.
- Works with building principals regarding fund raising activities.
- Helps supervise night activities in cooperation with building administrators.
- Coordinates all summer camps.
- Fulfills any other duties that may be assigned dealing with the athletic/activities programs.
- Prepares a written evaluation of each athletic program and coach as an addition to the season summary report.
- Works with each athletic program in season and out of season to give direction when necessary.
- Supervise and evaluate all coaches, sponsors, and other staff members as assigned.
- Makes recommendations on each activity coach for rehire, reassignment, or release.
- Ensure Board policies, rules, and regulations, as well as the directives of the Superintendent, and the guidelines of the program are observed.
JobID: 2419
Position Type:
Administration/Athletics/Activities Director
Administration/Athletics/Activities Director
Date Posted:
11/19/2025
11/19/2025
Location:
High School
High School
Date Available:
07/01/2026
07/01/2026
OZARK R-VI SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Masters Degree in Education Administration or higher and current teaching certification
2. Minimum three years teaching experience
3. Minimum of three years experience in coaching and/or athletic administration
4. Excellent organizational skills
5. Ability to supervise others
6. Excellent communication skills; ability to work with students, faculty and general
public in a diplomatic, friendly and efficient manner.
7. Any equivalent combination of education and experience
REPORT TO: Superintendent
JOB GOAL: To administer the athletic/activity program in an efficient and orderly fashion, allowing maximum opportunity for participation while consistently adhering to the standards of the MAHBSAA and the Ozark R-VI School District, and contributing to the educational program for all students.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to sit for long periods of time and be mobile between school buildings.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 month contract; compensation as per Athletic Director salary schedule.
TYPE OF POSITION: Exempt
EVALUATION: Evaluated annually by the Superintendent
APPROVED BY SCHOOL BOARD: November 18, 2025