TITLE: Assistant Athletic Director
CATEGORY: Administration
REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

• Possesses a Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
• Pennsylvania Teacher Certification, preferred but not necessary
• Equivalent training and/or experience in athletics, preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years work or coaching in interscholastic/intercollegiate athletics and documented satisfactory performance in positions requiring skills stated in essential functions, preferred
• Certification: Must hold or be eligible for National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) status as a Registered Athletic Administrator (RAA)
• Working knowledge of the NFHS, NIAAA, Title IX and PIAA is desirable
• Assures compliance with Employment Eligibility, Background Checks, and Physical Examination/TB Test
• Possesses ability to operate a computer, associated software, and other office equipment, as assigned
• Possesses knowledge of Twitter/Facebook/etc for advertising events
• Possesses proficiency in the English language, with strong oral and written communication skills

• Possesses ability to deal courteously and tactfully with students, school personnel and the public
• Possesses ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment and discretion in performing duties
• Possesses ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with others

• Possesses valid driver’s license to travel to various events independently, without public transportation
• KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training
• Displays working knowledge of the general principles and rules that govern sports
• Applicable State, District, and PIAA laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
• Basic bookkeeping

• Mobilizes and coordinates other office personnel as needed to perform special functions as directed
• Assists in the scheduling and coordination of activities of all interscholastic and intramural sports
• Assists in the staffing of the athletic program
• Supervises and assists game personnel and maintenance staff at home athletic contests
• Supervises and assists the local media in the coverage of home athletic events
• Supervises, observes, and counsels the coaching staff in the absence of the Athletic Director
• Works cooperatively with the maintenance department in scheduling and maintaining practice and game facilities and the scheduling of district athletic facilities
• Assists in scheduling staff for all events, including officials and game workers
• Works closely with the Equipment Manager in coordinating requisitions and bid specifications, preparing bids, and consolidating vendor responses

• Assists in coordinating all travel for athletic events
• Coordinates all middle school athletic events
• Coordinates and oversees Athletic Booster Clubs, including receipt of clearances and all required documentation per Policy 915
• Attends evening and weekend athletic events as designated by the Athletic Director
• Assists in the preparation and presentation of reports as required by the Superintendent of Schools or the School Board of Directors; coordinates all necessary information to be presented to the School Board
• Assists in the preparation of the Athletic Budget, with an understanding of school district operations and their implications to program planning and development
• Assists in organizing and conducting athletic award ceremonies (Senior/Parent Night, Hall of Fame Induction, College Signings, etc.); contacting award suppliers with the appropriate trophies and plaques and other awards as needed throughout the year
• Represents the district at any athletic event at which the Athletic Director cannot be present
• Assists in coordinating student physicals and concussion testing, and record maintenance
• Assists in updating and maintaining the athletic website and social media platforms
• Works cooperatively with the sports medicine staff in supervising the scheduling and implementation of athletic physicals
• Coordinates the acquisition of facilities not located on school district property
• Represents the school district at conference, district and state level meetings and events in the absence of the Athletic Director
• Performs related duties, as assigned
• Maintains regular and timely attendance

• Coordinates and participates in meetings, conferences, and in-services as necessary
• Assists the Athletic Director in the timely deposit of all receipts and the maintenance of proper accounting

• Assists in creating purchase orders as directed by the Athletic Director

• Possesses ability to access, input and generate output of data from a computer
• Possesses ability to understand directions and instructions in order to perform duties

• Possesses ability to effectively communicate in order to exchange information

• Up to 10 lbs: C 11 to 20 lbs: B Beyond 20 lbs: B

• Possesses ability to independently ambulate within athletic facilities, buildings and offices: C
• Possesses ability to position self to work with students, staff, and the public: D
• Possesses ability to transport materials and supplies to appropriate locations throughout the office: C

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT