Athletic Director

This posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available.

JOB SUMMARY
Direct support for Anne Arundel County Public Schools vision of Elevating All Students and Eliminating All Gaps. Provides leadership for and management of the high school athletic program. This includes but is not limited to: oversight of all athletics tryouts, practices, and contests, adherence to county, state, and national policies and guidelines, management of the athletic schedule, hiring and evaluating coaches and support staff under the direction of the principal, management of athletic facilities and equipment. Provides for instruction of student-athletes by developing, selecting, and modifying appropriate plans and materials to meet the needs of all student-athletes. This position may require teaching responsibilities as per school administration, but will not be required to complete Student Learning Outcome (SLOs). The position will require flexible, evening, and weekend work hours.

Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Emergencies
• Evenings/Nights
• Extended hours
• Holidays
• Inclement weather conditions
• On call
• Outside of negotiated hours*
• Outside of normal business hours
• Summer hours
• Weekends

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates with administration, the athletic trainer, coaches, and other staff to develop and implement safety protocols for all student-athletes.
• Ensures compliance with all state, local, and national policies, rules, and regulations regarding athletics.
• Under the direction and approval of the principal, facilitates the recruitment, hiring, assignment, evaluation of, and payment for coaches, the assistant athletic director, the athletic academic advisor, and the athletic student aid.
• In cooperation with the principal, monitors of the expenditure of funds appropriated to the school’s athletic department.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive athletic calendar through collaboration with the school administration, the business manager, AACo Recreation and Parks, AACPS Facilities and Grounds departments, and others . Arrange transportation for team travel for all away athletic events.
• Coordinates, facilitates, and executes logistics and supervision of home athletic events, including event management plans and communication with all stakeholders (officials, police, workers, trainers, visiting school, etc).
• Under the direction and approval of the principal, verifies the eligibility of student athletes in cooperation with the athletic academic advisor.
• Manages the purchase, upkeep, inventorying, cleaning, storage, and care of all athletic equipment. Work with facilities and grounds to coordinate the service and maintenance of all athletic equipment and areas as appropriate.
• Attends meetings and serve on school-based, county, and state committees as requested. Use expertise to provide ongoing mentoring, training, up-to-date resources, and professional development for coaches. Serve as a liaison to the school’s athletic booster organization.
• Develops and maintains an up-to-date, school-based athletic website and other communication platforms as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
• Master's Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred.

Experience

• Three (3) years successful classroom teaching experience required.
• Three (3) years coaching experience required.
• Three (3) years school-based leadership experience preferred;

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Thorough knowledge of the organization of interscholastic athletics in Anne Arundel County Public School System and state policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated evidence of satisfactory experience as a high school coach.
• Demonstrated evidence in involvement in many aspects of the athletic program.
• Experience in planning, organizing, and directing athletic and/or activity programs.
• Experience in budget development and budget management.
• Experience in interviewing, hiring and supervision of athletic personnel.
• Committee experience in the Maryland Public Secondary School Athletic Association (MPSSAA) preferred.
• Database management experience.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Standard Professional Certificate I (SPC I) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required; or
• Hold or be eligible for Educator License: Initial Professional License (IPL) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.
• Hold or be eligible for Registered Athletic Administrator (RAA) Certification issued by National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) required.
• Within 5 years, obtain Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) Certification issued by National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) required.
• Hold or be eligible for First Aid Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers required.
• Hold or be eligible for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers required;
• Hold or be eligible for Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers required.
• Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Personal Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• First level supervisor

People Management

• This position acts as the manager for 20 or more direct staff.
• This position acts as the manager for 50 to 100 indirect staff.
• This position manages departments.

Management Duties/Responsibilities

• Directs the work of employees.
• Maintains records for use in supervision.
• Determines the techniques to use.
• Apportions the work among the employees.
• Determines the type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment or tools to be used of materials or merchandise to be brought, stocked and sold.
• Controls the flow and distribution of materials or merchandise and supplies.
• Provides for the safety and security of the employees or the property.
• Plans and controls the budget.
• Monitors and implements legal compliance measures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to handle or feel: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Wrist deviation: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Pushing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pulling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Balancing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Bending: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Twisting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Repetitive Motions: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Driving: under 1/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment
Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Outdoor environment: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Street environment (near moving traffic): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Construction site: under 1/3 percent of the time
• In the community (homes, businesses, etc.): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Warehouse environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Temperature Change: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Exposure

• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather related): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Outdoor weather conditions: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Work near moving mechanical parts: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Work in high, precarious places: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Communicable diseases: under 1/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• Up to 50 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

• 20% weekly day/night travel within the county
• 10% annual overnight travel within the state Maryland-based state-level meetings conferences
• 10% annual overnight travel out of state National-based out-of-state conferences

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