Job Description

Title:   ATHLETIC DIRECTOR - HIGH SCHOOL

Position Type: Exempt

Primary Function:

Administration of all athletic programs including liaison between the athletic staff and the administration; provides leadership and serves as a model to the athletic staff; assists the administration in the development and maintenance of a wholesome and balanced athletic program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Virginia teaching license, three years successful teaching experience, three years successful secondary coaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of athletic programs and total operations of an athletic program.
• Skill in budgeting and purchasing.
• Ability to exhibit sufficient strength, agility, dexterity and mobility to carry out all performance responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Schedules and coordinates athletic practices and events including but not limited to: operational personnel, facilities, transportation, officials, promotions, and equipment.
• Provides supervision and crowd control for home and away athletic events as appropriate.
• Provides orientation of athletic staff regarding policies and procedures governing the athletic program including district, regional, and state regulations.
• Assists in recommending potential athletic staff members.
• Assists in evaluating athletic staff personnel.
• Maintains complete records on the athletic program including eligibility lists, insurance lists, equipment inventories, awards, rosters, finances, physicals, event records, etc.
• Acts as liaison between principal and coaching staff.
• Serves as liaison between coaches and parents.
• Acts as liaison between the athletic staff and the athletic booster club.
• Attends district, regional, and state athletic meetings as appropriate.
• Performs annual evaluations on all contracted coaches.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to:

Principal

Terms of Employment:

230 days. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated yearly by the principal and will be based on the overall progress of the program.

6/12/2023