Middle School Athletic Director

Middle School Athletic Director

Reports to: 

Middle School Principal

Summary: 

This position is in addition to a teacher’s regularly assigned duties at his/her school. The teacher who serves as athletic director should be well versed in using a variety of methods to help other coaches prepare students for secondary sports competition in middle school. The middle school athletic director will model high expectations for sportsmanship, academic achievement and collaboration conducive to overall student success. 

Qualifications:  

• Serving as a licensed teacher in the Mooresville Graded Schools 
• Successful teaching and coaching experience. 
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Considerable knowledge of NCHSAA policies. 
• Preferred - Commercial Driver’s License

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Provides direction and guidance for the athletic program at Mooresville Graded middle schools in alignment with the vision and mission of the school and in compliance with applicable local, state and federal law, policies and/ or regulations
• Ensures that students are provided an equal opportunity to participate and thrive the athletic program 
• Coordinates with coaches about the scheduling of games and practices
• Serves as the liaison between the school’s athletic program and other middle school athletic programs 
• Collaborates with conferences and leagues about scheduling issues
• Coordinates with league officials about schedules including postseason play
• Determines the time allocated for a field, court, or weight room in compliance with safety protocols and best practices
• Collaborates with coaches and the athletic department to schedule sports competitions or trips
• Coordinates game official and umpire schedules as well as budgeting the officiants stipends
• Filing reports on the status of each team and its successes and opportunities for growth
• Mediating any disputes between athletes and coaches or between coaches
• Addressing Title IX complaints in collaboration with the district Title IX Coordinator
• Preparing budgets and allocating spending on items such as coaches' salaries, team travel, equipment purchases, and facility upkeep as approved by administration
• Attends NCHSAA and regional meetings on behalf of the school 

Physical Requirements: The following list includes the physical requirements of the position: 

• Must be able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, etc. 
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle, (Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) - preferred)
• Must be able to perform basic life operational functions of standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching pushing, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions
• Must be able to perform medium work exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally, or in excess of 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects
• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare data, work with records processes, and do extensive reading and research

Terms of Employment:  This is an extra duty for a 10-month teacher. 

Compensation: MGSD Athletic Supplement Pay Scale