What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Athletics - High School position at RIVERDALE HIGH?
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Oversees the entire high school athletic program and its operations. Responsible for maintaining current records regarding student-athlete and coaches documentation. Oversees the compliance of student-athlete and coaching documentation at the assigned middle school(s). Serves in an event management position for athletic events. This position reports to the High School Principal.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitors student-athlete participation documentation in conjunction with the school site Athletic Director (AD) for assigned middle school and assigned high school. Monitors coaches’ participation documentation in conjunction with the school site AD for assigned middle school and assigned high school.
Develops and publishes schedules of athletic events. Fosters good community relations by promoting school athletes and keeping social media sites and website updated.
Manages transportation for school athletics and documents expenditures and participation related to gender equity.
Oversees maintenance and safety at school athletic facilities.
Solicits sponsorships and initiates fundraising for the school athletic programs. Seeks alternative sources of revenue to strengthen athletic opportunities and program self-sufficiency.
Collaborates with guidance counselors and coaches to maximize post-secondary opportunities for student-athletes. Educates parents on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) processes and entry requirements.
All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years experience with coaching, athletic eligibility and compliance, and Georgia High School Association (GHSA) processes required.
Makes decisions and final recommendations which routinely affect the activities of others.
Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate; Leadership certification preferred.
High level of judgment required; individual required to establish and evaluate departmental and organizational objectives with approval of Athletic Director; independent judgment is required to review and approve major recommendations.
Requires regular, frequent contact with internal/external personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance; requires continuing contact with officials at higher levels. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with inter-organizational teams.
Responsible for supervising multiple functions with a high-level of accountability for effective operation and results. Requires excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
Requires mastery of social networking, website applications, hand held device applications and other media.
Normal office setting in addition to indoor and outdoor work. Must be able to work on practice fields, game fields, and courts. Must be available to work evenings/weekends and work to conform to athletic schedules.
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