Certified - Position - OTHER
Job Number 4600293518

Start Date

Open Date 02/15/2024

Closing Date 04/30/2024
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Director of Athletics will assist the District Director in providing administrative leadership in planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating school-level athletic directors and athletic programs for middle and high schools in Atlanta Public Schools. Requires evening and weekend commitments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Organizes meetings with school-level Athletic Directors to ensure knowledge of and compliance with district, state, and national practices, procedures, and regulations
• Attends national, state, and local conferences to share and receive best practices regarding youth sports/athletics
• Assists in the vetting and purchasing of vendor products and platforms used by district and school-level athletic departments
• Responsible for ensuring all school-level Athletic Directors have Emergency Action Plans for various athletic facilities
• Provides for and encourages opportunities for school-level athletic directors and coaches to participate in clinics, workshops, staff development, and state and national conferences to share best practices
• Maintains records of coaching assignments for supplements for assigned schools
• Coordinates scheduling and administration of events/activities, including regular season and playoff tournament officials
• Reviews and approves all transportation requests for athletic competitions
• Attends games and athletic functions as a member of Atlanta Public Schools
• Coordinates events at APS-owned facilities, including stadiums.
• Prepares reports as required by the supervisor
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person or virtually and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours, and as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Georgia High School Association (GHSA) rules and Title IX
• Demonstration of strong leadership skills to work as part of an administrative team
• Able to promote and support student activities as well as staff needs
• Possess problem-solving skills to support school-level athletic administrators, coaches, and students success
• Able to show service-related people skills
• Verbal and communication skills
• Organizational skills to balance the demands of a multi-tasking position
• Technology skills in areas of office software, student database systems, and office equipment operation

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Master's Degree preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate required
• Valid driver's license and availability for private transportation required
• Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) certification required
• Leadership Certificate preferred
• Certified Master Athletic Administrator certification preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of successful experience as a school/district level athletic administration required
• 5 years of successful experience as a coach/educator preferred

Compensation

GRADE: 135

WORK DAYS: Annual (252 days)

Salary Schedule: 2023-2024 APS Salary Schedules
FLSA Status Exempt

Reports to: Corrie Collier