Athletic Director

ZANESVILLE CITY SCHOOLS DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
 

TITLE:

High School- Athletic Director

REPORTS TO:

DISTRICT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

 
Qualifications

• The Athletic Director must be a positive people person.
• He/She must have imagination, foresight, and the ability to mold uncoordinated and undisciplined into a robust, self-functioning unit that will preserve.
• His/her conduct and character must be above reproach, as his/her daily association has an immeasurable influence on the youth of the community as well as public relations with our adult community.
• The Athletic Director in the Zanesville City School System must have a commitment to excellence in his/her work with the youth and adult community.
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REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Communication Skills: Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret information relevant to the position, including being able to speak effectively to small and large groups of people, and to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. 
• Leadership Ability: Must be able to articulate a vision and mission for the district and provide the appropriate direction, guidance, and management skills to achieve them.
• Mathematics Skills: Must have the ability to work with basic mathematical and computational concepts.
• Reasoning Ability: Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Technology Skills: Able to effectively use, as it applies to your specific job function, typical office applications and computer programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations; must be able to use email. 

 
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and a sincere desire to aide and ensure the safety of all.
• Is able to accept constructive criticism/feedback.
• Demonstrates professional tact and diplomacy with administrators, staff, teachers, students, parents and the diverse community. 
• Is conscientious and assumes responsibility for one’s own work performance.
• Anticipates problems and unforeseen events and deals with them in an appropriate manner.
• Demonstrates an ability to make proper decisions when required.
• Demonstrates loyalty to the administrative team.
• Possesses high moral character and a good attendance record. 
• Promotes good social relationships as well as promoting good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation. 
• Participates in appropriate professional organizations and their activities.
• Maintains a calm attitude and sense of control at all times.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information.
• Possesses the ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations. 

 
JOB GOAL
To direct and coordinate all aspects of the athletic department and to assist in creating a positive school culture through successful athletic programming.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CHARACTERISTICS AND CONDITIONS  
The work environment characteristics described here are not listed in order of importance, and are representative of those an employee encounters while completing the duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. 

• Occasional work that may extend beyond the normal workday.
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
• Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions.
• Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults.
• Many situations that require hand motions, e.g., computer keyboard typing, writing.
• Consistent requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb and stoop.
• Consistent requirements to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds. 

 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. In conjunction with the High School, Middle School, Athletic Director and Middle School Administration provide the middle school athletic programs with:

1. To recruit ticket sellers, ticket takers, and other personnel as needed.
2. Personnel for ticket sales for all middle school athletic events.
3. Collect monies and keep records for income and expenses resulting from the operation of middle school tournaments. Provide a final report for the Principal and the Middle School Athletic Director.
4. To keep records of all expenditures and financial records for all athletic events

1. To requisition and issue vouchers and checks for payment to all officials, security, ticket sellers, and other personnel hired at both high school and middle school events.
2. To conduct advanced ticket sales for games to be played at host schools when needed.
3. Conduct evaluations for middle school coaches.
4. Securing appropriate and sufficient professional security personnel (Zanesville Police Department) at all athletic events deemed necessary.
5. Scheduling of matches.
6. Inform District of postponements, or cancellations due to weather, etc.
7. Coordinates year-round facility usage at the middle school through the Principal.
8. Aid coaches in inventory, issuing, collecting, and ordering equipment and supplies.
9. Monitors Final Forms registration for athletes and parents.
10. Recommends needed improvements and maintenance issues for middle school facilities.
11. Adheres to OHSAA rules and interprets the same to all coaches.
12. Helps coaches arrange team photo with school photographer.
13. Set up necessary equipment and arrange workers for events.
14. Monitors the enforcement of the Code of Conduct.
15. Follow academic guidelines established by the Zanesville Board of Education and the OHSAA.  
16. Aids the Middle School Athletic Director in the selection of middle school coaches.
17. Helps coaches schedule all transportation with the transportation director.
18. Provide athletic department with team rosters two weeks before first official scrimmage or match.
19. Assist with crowd control and enforcing school rules.
20. Aids coaches with information needed for student athlete’s early dismissals.
21. Consult with trainer regarding any injury or disability and make sure AD is aware of any problematic situation.
22. Welcome teams/officials/referees to the school and escort them to the assigned locker room/area.
23. Coordinates with coaches and secures event timers, bookkeepers and other game day personnel.
24. Enforce and provide due process to students in regard to the student code of conduct.
25. Assist with middle school concession stands.
26. Other duties as assigned.