Athletic Director - Espanola Valley High School

General Job Function:

A proven leader who will improve student achievement and success through sports.

Education/Training Experience:

Master’s degree in Educational Administration with emphasis in administration, sports, organization, supervision, leadership and finance. Valid New Mexico Level III Administrators License. Prior administrative and/or athletic coaching experience.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Sports Administration. NMAA rules and regulations. Demonstrates organizational, communication, management and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position. Knowledge of the educational process gained through directly related experience and education. Ability to form and maintain good working relationships with teachers and administrators throughout the district. Ability to make autonomous and independent decisions within a framework of broadly stated policy guidelines, precedents, specialized knowledge and prior research.

Resources Used in Performing Job Include (but are not limited to):

Standard Office Equipment. Basic Office Computer program abilities. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher)

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

Regularly required to walk, talk and listen. Frequently is required to stand and sit. Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Light lifting at times.

Environmental Conditions:

Frequent travel between schools and offices. The noise level in this position varies. When visiting a building the noise level may be loud; in the office, quiet and at meetings moderate. Heavy telephone contact and meeting schedule. Dealings with people may include individuals who are distraught, angry or hostile.

Essential Job Functions:

All functions are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the District. Current essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for personnel process – selection of coaching staff. Hiring is ratified by principal and central administration. Supervises and evaluates head coaches, and ensures the mission and philosophy of the department is met.
• Promotes interscholastic activities and sportsmanship in the school/community.
• Ensures all school, EPS, and NMAA Rules and regulations are met.
• Communicates effectively in speaking, writing and listening.
• Conducts short and long-range planning in conjunction with the Athletic Committee.
• Is a good steward of district and department resources.
• Is responsible for scheduling sports, conducting events, holding meetings, planning banquets, ensuring officials are contracted and paid, processing travel requests (including transportation, meals and lodging), and securing appropriate supplies, uniforms and equipment.
• Serves as representative to District 2AAAA, liaison with NMAA, and on the Principal and Superintendent’s Leadership Team.
• Other duties as assigned

Personal Accountability:

• Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
• Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
• Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
• Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
• Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment including its capabilities, limitations and appropriate/ special application.
• Protects the District’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
• Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.