Athletic Director

PRAIRIE GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT Job Descriptions JOB TITLE: Athletic Director CLASSIFICATION: Exempt REPORTS TO: High School Principal PAY GRADE: Certified Salary Schedule, $1000 bonus to all new to district employees LOCATION: District DATE REVISED: 9/1/2023 PRIMARY PURPOSE: Direct and manage the overall program of extracurricular and intramural athletics for the district. Provide each student with the opportunity to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity and ensure compliance with all federal, state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and local requirements. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Valid Arkansas teaching certificate Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of the overall operations of an athletic program Knowledge of federal, state, and UIL policies governing athletics Ability to implement policy and procedures Ability to interpret data Ability to manage budget and personnel Excellent public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, parents, and staff Experience: 3 years of teaching and coaching experience Major Responsibilities and Duties: Program Planning Direct and manage the district’s athletic program and facilities. Establish and maintain physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation in each sport, and verify each athlete’s eligibility. Maintain an active program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development, including the time, resources, and materials to support accomplishment of department goals. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge athletic program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs. Athletic Events Manage district athletic operations, including directing ticket sales, employing game officials, and ensuring the preparation of facilities. Prepare and approve all interscholastic game schedules. Approve or arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town athletic events. Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing of all district athletic equipment, including maintaining a current inventory of supplies, equipment, and fixed assets, and recommending the disposal and replacement of equipment. Coordinate the use of all athletic facilities by non-school groups. Plan, organize, and oversee all athletic award programs. Student Management Implement district student management policies, communicate expected student behavior related to athletics, and ensure enforcement of student discipline in accordance with the student handbook. Establish and maintain open lines of communication on vital issues with parents, students, and teachers. Policy, Reports, and Law Implement the policies established by federal law, state law, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and local board policy in the area of athletics. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Budget and Inventory Develop and administer a budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely. Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend disposal and replacement of equipment when necessary. Personnel Management Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions for the athletic department. Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate all athletic department personnel and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Develop training options and/or improvement plans for employees to ensure exemplary operation in the area of athletics. Community Relations Articulate the district’s mission and goals in the area of athletics to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission. Demonstrate awareness of district and community needs, initiate activities to meet those needs, and use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. Support athletic booster club activities. Other: Other duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of coaches and support staff. Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent prolonged and Irregular hours. Physical Demands: Prolonged sitting, occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting, occasional standing and walking. Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, and use of a mouse; occasional reaching. Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) Environmental Demands: Frequent districtwide travel and statewide travel. This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required The Prairie Grove School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal-opportunity employer.

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