Athletic Director

The Middle & High School Athletic Director provides administrative leadership in the planning, implementation, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of interscholastic athletic programs for the middle and high schools. The Middle & High School Athletic Director promotes extracurricular athletic activity that fosters skill development, understanding of sports, and appreciation for a variety of athletic activities and programs, teaming, and sportsmanship for students and adults. The Middle & High School Athletic Director may not coach in-district athletic programs. Rules & Regulations: ●Follow all rules and regulations of the VPA, including preparing eligibility lists, submitting schedules, dues, team records, and other documents that pertain to VPA. ●Follow all school rules and regulations and school board policy. ●Communicate and enforce that all school athletes will be supervised at all times. ●Implement district attendance, behavior, and tardy consequence guidelines and district student academic eligibility guidelines. ●Consult with school administration in resolving student athlete problems and issues. Athletic Administration: ●Prepare and maintain a budget for interscholastic athletic programs and assist the Fields and Grounds Supervisor in developing a field’s budget. ●Prepare reports as required by the school administration, Superintendent, and School Board. ●Work with the school administration, community organizations, and state athletic directors to improve and promote the athletic program. ●Report, document, and file all athletic injuries per district protocols. ●Work with the Athletic Trainer to educate students, parents, and coaches on proper training protocols to minimize injury. ●Verify that all participants have a physical examination, proper permission forms, and insurance verifications before the start of tryouts per school board policy. ●Check student eligibility per VPA and school board policy. ●Plan, supervise, and attend recognition programs for school athletes. ●Consult with school administration on the monthly athletic calendar. ●Serve on district and community committees relating to athletics and recreation as requested. ●Supervise on-site athletic activities and perform athletic-related administrative duties during the months of June, July, and August as needed. ●Coordinate the use of district facilities and fields to meet the needs of the middle school, high school, and community. ●Hold pre-season meetings with field users to best meet the needs of the district and community. ●Assist Fields and Grounds Supervisor with inspecting fields and facilities and recommending repair or maintenance in a timely manner prior to events. ●Assist Fields and Grounds Supervisor on initial layout and lining of the athletic fields at the beginning of each season and for special events. Supplies and Equipment: ●Keep an updated inventory of all athletic equipment and uniforms. ●Keep supplies, equipment, and uniforms in satisfactory condition, and order all new and replacement supplies, equipment, and uniforms when necessary. ●Inspect all athletic areas for cleanliness and the proper storage of all athletic supplies, equipment, and uniforms. ●Provide each coach with equipment, team medical supplies, and uniforms prior to the season and insures that each coach returns all equipment, unused supplies, and uniforms using a checklist. Events: ●Schedule the use of all athletic facilities and fields for middle and high school athletic games and practices following school procedure and in coordination with Athletic Assistant. ●Coordinate with the Fields and Grounds Supervisor to see that all playing surfaces are properly conditioned for all home games. ●Coordinate with non-school personnel the use of district athletic facilities and grounds. ●Arrange for officials for all interscholastic events and make arrangements for payment of officials. ●Be present or arrange for a school representative to be present at all home games, and assign a head coach to assume responsibility at all away games. ●Arrange for employees for all home games including ticket sellers and takers, police officers, custodians, timekeepers, scorekeepers, and other required personnel. ●Arrange for the availability of medical supplies at all home contests. ●Contract/hire an Athletic Trainer to provide health and safety services for coaches and athletes. ●Assume responsibility for cancellation of games as circumstances require safeguarding athletic participants and district resources and rescheduling in the event of cancellation and notification to Facilities and Grounds Supervisor or Facilities Director. Transportation: ●Arrange and confirm bus or other transportation for athletic participants. ●Verify that all participants have proper permission forms for alternative transportation if requested. ●Communicate the athletic transportation policy to all coaches responsible for away game transportation. Communication: ●Conduct mandatory pre-season athlete, parent, and coaches meetings per School Board policy. ●Represent the schools and district at VPA meetings and events. ●Communicate issues with school and non-school athletic facilities and fields to the Fields and Grounds Supervisor or Facilities Director. ●Work with coaches to make sure that all student athletes and parents know the rules and regulations. ●Act as a liaison between coaches, the athletic booster club, and other local athletic organizations. ●Maintain an open line of communication with local athletic teams regarding use of WNESU athletic facilities and fields and accommodate if possible. ●Maintain an open and constant line of communication with the Athletic Assistant to fulfill both the middle school and high school athletic programs. ●Develop, review, and revise the athletic handbook and any athletic agreements that each athlete, parent, and coach must abide by, with recommendations from administration and coaches, and subject to school district approval. ●Promote and model good sportsmanship and maintain an active program that welcomes competing teams, guests, and game officials. ●Coordinate publicity and news releases to the media and district communication committee. ●Arrange for videotaping of key middle and high school athletic events. ●Follow a chain of command of: oAthlete/parent to coach oCoach to athletic director oAthletic director to principal. Supervision: ●Supervise and evaluate all coaches on an annual basis. ●Evaluate athletic programs on an annual basis and recommend and implement changes to improve athletic programs. ●Work with the school principal in interviewing and making recommendations to renew coaches or hire new coaches. ●Report all hires to the district office to initiate the application and background investigation processes. ●Approve the issuance of all athletic contracts. ●Provide orientation and in-service programs for coaches and other athletic personnel. ●Revise as needed district criteria for evaluating, renewing, and hiring of coaches annual contracts. ●Work with the principal on issues concerning coaches. Qualifications and Skills: ●Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. ●Experience as an athletic director or head coach. ●Vermont teacher license in a related field. ●First aid and CPR certification or eligibility for certification. ●Requires knowledge in Title IX, Vermont Principals’ Association (VPA) Athletic rules and regulations, VT Agency of Education rules, and WNESU policies. ●Demonstrated leadership ability. ●Demonstrated ability to work closely with staff, administration, parents, and students in various types of situations. ●Competency in interpersonal relations. ●Ability to work with and coordinate the work of others. ●Understanding the needs of secondary school-age students. ●Ability to provide proactive interventions and supports to support students’ academic and athletic achievements, personal and social development. ●Attention to detail. ●Requires knowledge of FERPA. ●Knowledge of fiscal responsibilities in the areas of school budget. ●Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate. Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The District may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job at any time as it deems advisable.