Athletic Director

OFFICIAL TITLE: Athletic Director

POSITION #: 3016 | UNIT: N/A | DAYS: 220 | SALARY RANGE: $125,000 - $135,000

LOCATION: Winchester High School | REPORTS TO: WHS Principal

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF JOB: 

The Athletic Director provides leadership, supervision, and coordination of the high school's interscholastic athletic programs. The Director is responsible for ensuring that programs align with the district’s educational goals and mission, promote sportsmanship, and comply with all Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) regulations.

Work Year: This position works over the course of 12 months and requires work beyond the school day and, as necessary, on weekends, school vacations, and during the summer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong leadership skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ensuring success for all students through high expectations.
• Commitment to supporting a diverse population of students, establishing strong relationships with staff and caregivers, and ensuring equity in educational opportunities and outcomes.
• Ability to develop and implement culturally sustaining practices that promote student, family, and community engagement as well as an inclusive school climate.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (preferably in educational administration).
• Candidates with at least five (5) years of coaching or teaching experience and/or three (3) years of leadership experience are highly preferred.

CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Current license/certification as a secondary or district administrator from MA DESE required or licensure in progress.
• Licensure through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) as a Supervisor/Director or Principal/Assistant Principal is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to move throughout a building; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms, climb or balance and stoop.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to have the cognitive ability and focus to manage multiple detailed tasks at once with frequent interruptions.

Work is performed in an educational environment. The majority of the work is performed in a moderately noisy environment with frequent interruptions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Leadership & Program Management:

• In collaboration with building principal and district leadership, build and maintain a comprehensive, student-centered athletic program aligned to the district’s goals and mission.
• Oversee daily operations of athletic programs to ensure safe, effective, and efficient practices.
• Serve as the district’s liaison to the MIAA. Ensure all coaches, student-athletes, and programs adhere to MIAA rules and regulations.
• Act as the chief spokesperson for the district athletic program with all members of the community.
• Communicate and collaborate with school staff and parents/caregivers regarding athletic events and student athletes.

Personnel Management:

• Lead the recruitment and selection processes for all coaching staff.
• Orient, supervise, and evaluate coaches and the Athletic Trainer and support their ongoing professional development.
• Ensure all coaches possess and maintain required certifications (e.g., CPR/AED, Concussion Training, and MIAA coaching courses).
• Develop and maintain a handbook for coaches that outlines procedures and expectations.

Logistical, Financial & Facilities Oversight:

• Assume responsibility for the organization and scheduling of all athletic events, including transportation.
• With appropriate staff, schedule, and coordinate the use of facilities, equipment, gymnasiums, and fields for games and practices.
• Prepare schedules and bids on contracted services (i.e. rink, pool, ski time, police, etc.).
• Oversee the purchase, inventory, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms.
• Develop and manage the annual athletic department budget. Collect and account for athletic user fees and all gate receipts.
• Submit requisitions and examine and approve bills for payment.
• Work with the Business Office and the HR department on payroll processing and reimbursement for officials.
• When appropriate, serve as a consultant for any changes in or additions to the physical plant or facilities used by interscholastic teams.

Student-Centered Program Oversight:

• Ensure student-athletes meet MIAA and WPS eligibility requirements, including completing required medical exams.
• Attend athletic events and ensure students and spectators adhere to the MIAA and WPS codes of conduct.
• Coordinate staff supervision at home athletic events as appropriate.
• Develop and operationalize appropriate rules and regulations governing conduct at interscholastic athletic activities.
• Maintain a comprehensive program for all athletes to prevent, care for, and rehabilitate athletic injuries.
• Work with coaches and the Athletic Trainer to ensure proper injury protocols and emergency action plans are in place and utilized.
• Review and revise the Student Handbook, as appropriate, in conjunction with the administrative team.
• Coordinate wellness for grades K-12.

Salary : $125,000 - $135,000