District Athletic Director

PAY GRADE:   Administrative N

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The job of District Athletics Director is done for the purpose/s of managing the District's K-12 interscholastic programs and ensuring compliance with District, State and AIA guidelines.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Oversees the development of programs that bridge student academic success with interscholastic participation. Ensures a proactive approach to student success through the development of study time, remediation and utilization of tests to support tutorial events.
• Provides professional development opportunities for site administrators, coaches and support staff.
• Develops programs that strengthen current extracurricular activities that prove that participation in athletic and fine arts activities translate into higher attendance rates and higher Grade Point Averages (GPAs).
• Ensures that athletic directors are aware of college NCAA eligibility guidelines.
• Assists sites in the developing and implementing plans, and recommending actions to ensure compliance with the District, State and AIA guidelines. Monitors this process and provide information to supervisor, Superintendent, and Governing Board.
• Actively recruits coaches and certified Athletic Trainers for District athletic programs and collaborates with site administrators to interview and recommend selection of all head coaches.
• Oversees master athletic calendar for high schools and middle schools.
• Coordinates all District athletic programs.
• Ensures transportation and game officials for all middle school activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned for the purpose of supporting district objectives.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

• Baxhelor's Degree in job-related area
• Master's Degree in job-related area, preferred
• Five years of athletic administrative experience at the high school level that includes three years of Head Coaching experience
• Arizona Administrative Certificate
• Experience interpreting AIA rules, awareness of athletic liability issues and experience in managing school budgets to include bid preparation and allocation of funds
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training, or education

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform advanced math; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; various position specific information learned on the job.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: plan and manage projects.

ABILITY (position requirements at entry):

ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods.  Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment.  In working with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.   Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is moderate.  Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicate with diverse groups; implement established curriculum; meet deadlines and schedules; record keeping.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.