Description

FLSA Status: Full-time/Exempt (unless specified otherwise)

Benefits may include: Paid Holidays/Holy Days, 403b Retirement, 401 (a) Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Program, Short-term/Long-term Disability. *Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.

Summary:

The Athletic Director fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by assisting the administration in the development of an athletic program to promote student health, athletic skill, and safety. The Athletic Director has decision making responsibilities within essential job functions, in keeping with school policies.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees and policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• Plans, organizes, and implements a comprehensive athletic program for students
• Provides for the safety and well-being of student athletes by implementing safety guidelines and training of coaches and students
• Maintains, updates, and distributes athlete and coach handbooks annually
• Implements annual parent information and coach training sessions
• Ensures that all athletes have completed annual physicals, release/hold harmless forms, and registration prior to participation
• Ensures the school’s compliance with league regulations and attends required meetings
• Maintains athletic inventory and coordinates the ordering process for new equipment and uniforms
• Maintains the school’s athletic calendar in coordination with the master school calendar
• Attends and supervises all on-campus athletic competitions, and ensures supervision of all off-campus events
• In conjunction with the principal, supervises, hires, and evaluates all coaches formally and informally
• Maintains current and accurate records according to school and Archdiocesan policy
• Communicates efficiently regarding registration, team assignments, schedules, and participation requirements
• Communicates with administration/faculty regarding need for early dismissals, field, and gym use
• Meets staff development guidelines as set forth by the Archdiocese/local administration
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students and staff
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the work environment and support planning
• Conferences with parents upon request and responds to messages in a timely manner
• Keeps abreast of current athletic and safety information through membership in relevant associations
• Hire coaches. Require preseason and postseason meetings with coaches. 
• Providing guidance and direction for a school’s sports program
• Prepares budgets and allocates spending on items such as coaches' salaries, team travel, equipment purchases, and facility upkeep
• Collaborates with conferences and leagues about scheduling issues
• Speaks with league officials about subjects such as postseason play
• Determines the time allocated for a field, court, or weight room
• Works with coaches and perhaps a travel coordinator to plan trips
• Coordinates officials and umpires at games and budgets for their pay
• Files reports on the status of each team and its successes and shortcomings
• Mediates any disputes between athletes and coaches or between coaches
• Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
• Required to work in standard gym, field, and school conditions

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related field 
• Extensive knowledge of TAPS rules and regulations 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets and databases

License and Credentials

• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver license
• Valid vehicle insurance

Minimum Knowledge and Skills:

• Five years coaching experience
• Must possess administrative, organizational and financial skills in addition to a thorough knowledge of athletic policy and procedure.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team;
• Current CPR certification and First Aid training
• Teaching or coaching-related certification preferred
• Must have good written and verbal skills;
• Must have good critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Travel Requirements:

• Required to work some nights and weekends

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.