What are the responsibilities and job description for the FY 26-27 Site Athletic Director - WestPark position at WestPark Elementary?
Site Athletic Director required Qualifications:
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Must be a current BESD Exempt Instructional Employee (Certified Teacher/Classified Instructor) Hourly employees will not be allowed to coach under any circumstance.
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Must possess and maintain a valid AZ Department of Education Certificate at all times.
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Must possess and maintain a valid AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times.
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Must possess and maintain a valid AZ Driver’s License at all times.
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Must be trained in and possess valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid clearance.
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Must provide all required certifications prior to the beginning of the designated sports season and the assumption of coaching duties.
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Demonstrate leadership and ability to work effectively with groups and individuals; demonstrate skills in organization and ability to apply this knowledge to a variety of situations.
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Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrate ability to work with parent groups, administrators, staff and students.
Site Athletic Director Duties and Responsibilities:
Promotes the educational philosophy and objectives of the District and provides leadership in developing, achieving, and maintaining the best possible program for student-athletes within the District’s philosophy and objectives. The site athletic director directing the coaching staff, representing the school athletic program, and Assist with communication and planning of athletic events
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Coordinates athletic event set up: planning, implementing and scheduling team activities, tryouts(with rubric), practices, and end of season tournaments.
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Coordinates with school site staff regarding any changes to schedules
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Ensuring that there is an administrator present at every athletic event where the school is designated as the HOME team, whether it is at the home campus or at another campus
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Keeps abreast of rules and District requirements
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Assists in the recruitment of athletic coaches
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Inventories, issues, and receives athletic equipment to/from Coaches
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Conducts athletic parent meetings with coaches to review eligibility, athletic code, team rules, requirements, and risk factors for all athletes.
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Assists with practice facilitation when needed
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Assists with game Facilitation when needed
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Assists with the end of season tournament.
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Performs other duties as assigned by the District Athletic Director and/or the site Principal