Director of Athletics

Job Title:                      Director of Athletics

Reports to:                   Assistant Supervenient of Operations

Dept./Campus:             Ed Center

Wage/Hour Status:      Exempt

Pay Grade:                    Instruction 7/ 240 days

Date Revised:               6/10/25

Primary Purpose:

Directs and manages the overall program of extracurricular athletics for the district.  Provides each student with the opportunity to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity and ensures compliance with all state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and local requirements.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Master’s degree

Valid Texas teacher certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program

Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing athletics

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Skill in interpreting policy, procedures, and data

Skill in managing budget and personnel

Skill in coordinating district functions

Experience:

Five (5) years of administrative experience preferred

Ten (10) years of secondary teaching and coaching preferred

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Direct and manage the district’s athletic program and facilities
2. Establish and maintain physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation in each sport and verify each athlete’s eligibility
3. Maintain an active program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development including the time, resources, and materials to accomplish department goals.
4. 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.
5. Manage district athletic operations including directing ticket sales, employing game officials, and ensuring preparation of facilities, scheduling of game security.
6. Prepare and approve all interscholastic game schedules.
7. Approve or arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
8. Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing of all district athletic equipment.
9. Maintain a current inventory of supplies, equipment, and fixed assets including recommending disposal and replacement of equipment.
10. Implement district student management policies, communicate expected student behavior related to athletics, and ensure enforcement of student discipline in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
11. Implement district student management policies, communicate expected student behavior related to athletics, and ensure enforcement of student discipline in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
12. Establish and maintain open lines of communication on vital issues with parents, students and teachers.
13. Implement the policies established by federal law, state law, State Board of Education rules, UIL rules, and local board policy in the area of athletics.
14. Manage/supervise UIL Regional contest and All- Star events.
15. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents.
16. Develop and manage the athletic budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed appropriately.
17. Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions for the athletic department.
18. Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate all athletic department personnel and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
19. Develop training operations and/or improvement plans for employees to ensure exemplary operation in area of athletics.
20. Articulate the district’s mission and goals in the area of athletics to the community and solicit support in furthering the mission.
21. Demonstrate awareness of district and community needs, initiate activities to facilitate those needs, and use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
22. Support athletic booster club activities.
23. Perform the evaluation of the Campus Coordinators.
24. District CPR Trainer.
25. Inspect athletic facilities and create schedule of maintenance for existing facilities and recommendations for replacing facilities.
26. Manage campus cheer programs
27. Oversee the development and management of WFISD Sports Hall of Fame
28. Regular Attendance
29. Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Frequent district and statewide travel.

Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

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The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.  Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

The district Title IX Coordinator is Denise Williams, Director of HR, 1104 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX 76307 940-235-1029

Questions regarding posted positions should be addressed to Human Resources 940-235-1012.

Salary : $87,782 - $115,502