Job Overview
Generally, athletic directors oversee all aspects of an athletic program, including hiring coaches, scheduling, budget preparation, promotion, compliance and facility management.

Roles and Responsibilities
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

• Organizes and administers the overall program of interscholastic athletics for the high school to which he/she is assigned in cooperation with the Principal and Supervisor of Athletics; assumes responsibility for preparing the school’s interscholastic athletic schedule in consultation with the Principal and coaching staff.
• Prepares and administers the school’s athletic budget developed in consultation with the Principal and Supervisor of Athletics; supervises all ticket sales and fund-raising events of the athletic program and assumes responsibility for the proper handling of funds.
• Administers the physical and academic requirements for eligibility to participate in each sport and verifies the eligibility of each athlete; administers the insurance program covering school athletes.
• Supervises the coaching staff to ensure that proper practice schedules and safety procedures are maintained and that the Virginia High School League rules are adhered to by all athletic teams; oversees the VHSL State Coaches Education requirement of coaching staff; represents the school at area, regional, and state athletic association meetings.
• Coordinates the operation of athletic contests to ensure that transportation, officials, support personnel, and facilities are properly provided; fosters good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of the athletic program; attends and serves as a liaison to the Booster Club at the request of the Principal.
• Assumes responsibility for the requisition of athletic supplies and equipment; oversees the maintenance of athletic facilities and equipment; assists with the assignment, supervision, and evaluation of the coaching staff; plans and coordinates the school master calendar for student activities, the scheduling of student activities, and the use of school facilities in cooperation with the Student Activity Coordinator.

Qualifications

Below are the qualifications for this position:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Possesses a valid teaching license
• Five years of experience in secondary education as a coach, teacher, administrator, assistant athletic director or athletic director
• Proven leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with athletes, coaches, students, school administrators, staff, parents, and the community

Physical Requirements
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Supervisor of Athletics

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 12 months, 248 days, 8 hours per day

Salary Level: Universal 20

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation