Director of Student Activities

TITLE: DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES QUALIFICATIONS:

• AA certificate in Administration and Supervision
• Experience as a head coach is preferred
• Ability to work with principals, athletic directors, game officials, the community, and other groups
• Ability to organize and manage programs of athletics as an integral part of the total educational program of the district
• Ability to work with all coaches and assist where possible; ability to evaluate the coaches and make recommendations to the principals
  
  

Reports To

Superintendent or designee

SUPERVISES: Departmental Staff

JOB GOAL: The Director of Student Services and Activities' goals are to provide leadership, organization, and supervision for all athletic/activity programs in the school district. Resolve issues related to student enrollment and due process.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Serves as chief administrator of all athletic programs of the District; works with administrators in selection and assignment of coaches and athletic staff
• Evaluates job performance of all head coaches/sponsors in the district with annual written evaluations submitted to the principal or his/her designee using documentation as an accurate instrument in evaluation
• Coordinates and supervises the scheduling of all athletic events in conjunction with building administrators
• Serves as the liaison between the athletic programs and Hattiesburg Athletic Booster Club, Hattiesburg City Parks and Recreation, and other related groups
• Serves as liaison between all athletic programs and their respective booster clubs, banquets,
• Helps organize in-service training programs for high school and middle school athletic staff
• Prepares and assists in the administration of athletic budget and coaching supplies; processing bills, game gratuities, travel and meal expenses, and legitimate reimbursements for athletic events to the accounting office; schedules necessary travel and meal arrangements for athletic teams in the school district.
• Formulates and administers an athletic inventory system
• Provides for staging home athletic contests for all schools, including financial arrangements, assignment of field force, necessary maintenance, and promotion of activity
• Prepares bids in cooperation with Chief Financial Officer for equipment, supplies, uniforms, and athletic programs
• Ensures that all athletic facilities are kept clean and submits requests for repair or improvement of facilities
• Arranges details of visiting teams’ needs and make necessary arrangements for the use of non-school playing fields/facilities
• Coordinates sale of individual tickets for all games
• Meets regularly with high school and middle school personnel to inform them of guidelines related to the overall program
• Determines and monitors eligibility of each athlete prior to participation in any practice or game
• Ensures that medical screening for each student-athlete has been provided prior to participation in any practice game
• Establishes an atmosphere that ensures open lines of communication through regular coaches meetings as well as meeting with selected school and community groups
• Establishes open lines of communication with the community that promote and foster understanding, cooperation, and acceptance of the athletic program in the eyes of the community
• Ensures that all policies and rules of the National Federation, Mississippi High School Activities Association, State Department of Education, and school administration are updated and enforced
• Informs all coaches of rules and regulations pertaining to the conduct of athletics programs (i.e., handbook, in-service programs, and updates), ensuring that they are thoroughly understood
• Develops a procedure to notify parents and student-athletes of rules/regulations that apply to participation
• Has knowledge of MHSAA regulations and implements them consistently
• Enforces rules/regulations with established actions/penalties that are clearly stated and given to parents, student-athletes, and coaches
• Coordinates with school district security personnel to provide for security and parking at athletic events
• Manages issues with student residency to ensure compliance with MS Code and Board policy concerning requirements for student enrollment and attendance
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
• Performs other duties as assigned TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees
  
  

EVALUATION: Annually