Assistant Athletic Director - Lake Catholic High School

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Athletic Director
REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

Founded in 1970, Lake Catholic High School is a coeducational comprehensive high school with a college preparatory emphasis. Due to significant growth in enrollment, we are adding new teaching positions for the upcoming school year to support our expanding student body. Lake Catholic is committed to educating young men and women of diverse means and ability throughout Northeast Ohio. With a population of roughly 525 students in grades nine through twelve, Lake Catholic High School emphasizes spiritual growth in the Catholic Faith as students learn, work, and serve.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist the Athletic Director in providing the leadership and supervision necessary to ensure that all athletic personnel follow department policies and procedures and conform to the school, league, and OHSAA regulations.
• Help develop short-term and long-term goals for the athletic department.
• Assist the Athletic Director in the evaluation of coaches and sports programs.
• Provide for management of home contests as designated by the Athletic Director.
• Provide for transporting all athletes, teams, and coaches to athletic events. Assign school vehicles and contact buses when necessary.
• Provide for scheduling awards banquets for each sport in conjunction with head coaches.
• Assist in preparation for the Open House and represent the Athletic Department at the Open House.
• Schedule, organize, and supervise sports information night and presentation to be published on Final Forms with the assistance of the Athletic Director.
• Schedule sports designated by the Athletic Director in conjunction with the head coaches.
• Enforce eligibility requirements as determined by the Lake Catholic handbook and OHSAA rules.
• Verify grades of student-athletes and follow up as necessary.
• Assist the Athletic Director in preparing and evaluating the department budget in consultation with coaches and trainer.
• Work with coaches to maintain an inventory of all equipment and uniforms.
• Schedule seasonal picture days and coordinate with teams, coaches, and photographers.
• Assist the Athletic Director in holding seasonal meetings with the coaches to review/educate athletic policies and procedures.
• Ensure that appropriate programs are in place for the regular upkeep/maintenance of athletic facilities in coordination with the maintenance department and the Athletic Director.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with sports media representatives.
• Promote a program of exemplary conduct and sportsmanship on the part of all athletes and coaches.
• Provides for the seasonal update and arrangement of the trophy cases.
• Also ensure the update of all displayed banners and records boards.
• Coordinates signing days for student-athletes and contacts coaches, families, media, staff, and faculty.
• Helps maintain Final Forms, Dragonfly, the Lake Catholic website, and all athletic social media programs.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Athletic Director.

Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates will be practicing Catholics with a good understanding of the Catholic faith and a strong commitment to Church teachings who have a strong interest in educating young people in the history and practices of the Catholic Church.
• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Administration, Education, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in athletic administration, coaching, or a similar leadership role.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of state athletic association rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, resolve conflicts, and build consensus.
• Commitment to Catholic values and the mission of Catholic education.

Application Process:

Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, and a completed Diocese of Cleveland application to Jennifer Stanicki, with the subject line - Assistant Athletic Director