Athletic Director

Title:  Athletic Director

Qualifications:

Required: Bachelors degree, proven leadership ability, high moral character, and  integrity                                                                                                                     

Preferred: Indiana Administrator’s License, and/or Masters degree in Athletic Administration, experience as a varsity head coach, experience in athletic administration RAA, CAA or CMAA

The most important quality of an Athletic Director is not paperwork, but rather influencing an athletic program to positively impact the lives of students, staff, and the community!

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Administer all interscholastic policies and procedures working within the confines of the Rules and By-Laws of the Indiana High School Athletic Association.

•  Accountable to follow State Board of Accounts rules and procedures.

• Work closely with building ECA treasurer to be compliant with school building financial procedures.

• Observe and evaluate coaches sufficiently in order to make coaching recommendations to the school principal in terms of job expectancies and job assignments.

• Assist the principal in the hiring, disciplining and/or dismissal of coaches.

• Make recommendations for the improvement of facilities to the superintendent/principal.

• Develop all interscholastic game schedules in accordance with appropriate contracts and approve the publication of all schedules.

• Interpret board policy to the extent necessary to provide guidance for coaches.

• Resolve conflicts that may develop within the athletic department.

• Seek and find ways for supporting, promoting/marketing and financing the athletic program.

• Verify all athletic physicals and necessary forms have been properly completed.

• Plan for all interscholastic events including transportation, lodging and meals, when required.

• Receive equipment quotes, evaluate such requests and approve appropriate orders.

• Arrange for proper supervision of home athletic contests by administrative personnel or persons assigned to assist in such duties.

• Work with the assistant athletic director to ensure proper compliance with local, state and national regulations and to coordinate the athletic program for grades 7-12.

• Act as tournament manager for all conference and tournament playoff activities that are assigned to the school district.

• Maintain records for each athlete and sport concerning wins and losses, outstanding records, letterpersons, athletic suspensions / expulsions, and scholastic eligibility.

• Maintain responsibility for home game management and for the safekeeping and deposit of gate receipts.

• Provide for the cleaning, repairing and storing of all athletic equipment.

• Establish procedures for the control and repair of athletic equipment.

• Manage and control the use of athletic facilities.

• Represent the school in all athletic business at conference and state meetings.

• Attend and serve as school liaison at all athletic booster club meetings.

• Act as liaison between the coaches and the athletic booster club.

• Assist the administration in the preparation and the distribution of complimentary passes for the school district.

• Evaluate the athletic program on a continual basis in order to find ways of improving interscholastic athletics.

• Monitor coaches’ training and maintain a record of certification as needed for concussion awareness, first aid, CPR, defibrillators and any additional areas of training deemed necessary.

• Create/Manage the FJSHS Athletic website and social media accounts.

• Assist the superintendent and/or his designee with decisions regarding practices, games or other athletic related events in the case of an emergency and/or inclement weather.

• Serve as the school corporation’s liaison with community youth athletic groups.

• Perform such other duties as the principal and/or superintendent of schools may direct.

Requirements:

• Complete and pass an Expanded Criminal Background and CPS Check

Compensation:

• As determined by the Fairfield Board of School Trustees

Contracted days:  215 days

Reports to:  Fairfield Jr-Sr High School Principal

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Reasonable Accommodations:
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Employment At-Will:
Employment with Fairfield Community Schools is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause, in accordance with applicable law.

Background Check & Screening:
All candidates may be required to undergo a background check, drug screening, or other pre-employment assessments as part of the hiring process.

Health and Safety:
Employees are expected to comply with all company health and safety policies, as well as federal and state regulations to maintain a safe work environment.

Job Requirements:
Additional duties or responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to support the evolving needs of the business, which may include tasks such as lifting up to 10 pounds or, in some cases, more