CLASS TITLE:  ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

BASIC FUNCTION:

Plan, organize, direct and implement the District athletic activities, including recommending the purchase and rental of equipment and athletic facilities.  Coach or assist coaches in various athletic programs.  Serve as the district point of contact for athletic program questions from school, district and state personnel.  

Assure coverage of every home game, High School and Middle School, by an Athletic Administrator (Head or Assistant) or District/School Level Administrator 

 REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Promote sports in the schools and community.
• Plan or assist in planning the athletic program.
• Organize, supervise or assist in organizing and supervising with practices.
• Teach or assist in teaching individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
• Teach or assist in teaching sportsmanship and self-control.
• Check or assist in checking eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct or assist in conducting learning experiences, with small groups of student athletes.
• Recommend or assist in recommending the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Fundamentals of various sports.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Assist coaches on one or more sports.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Plan and organize work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:  high school diploma or GED certificate, a minimum of 64 semester hours from an accredited college or university and one year of experience coaching in a school athletic program.  Preference:  Head Coach, Varsity level, Athletic Director eperience