Athletic Director and Head Coach Job at ESC Region 11
ESC Region 11 Lake Worth, TX 76135
Job Title: Director of Athletics and Head Coach Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Superintendent Pay Grade:
Dept./School: Athletics Date Revised: 11/27/2017
Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage the overall program of extracurricular and intramural athletics for the district. Work to provide each student with opportunity to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity and ensure compliance with all state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and local requirements.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university
Texas Mid management or other appropriate Texas certificate
Valid Texas teaching certificate with physical education endorsement
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program
Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing athletics
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Ability to manage budget and personnel and coordinate district function
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Five years successful teaching and coaching experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Program Planning
- Direct and manage district's athletic program and facilities.
- Establish physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation in each sport, and verify each athlete's eligibility.
- Maintain an active program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development.
- Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge athletic program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
- Plan necessary time, resources, and materials to support accomplishment of department goals.
Athletic Events
- Prepare and approve all interscholastic game schedules.
- Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town athletic events.
- Manage district athletic operations by directing ticket sales, employing game officials, and ensuring preparation of facilities.
- Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all athletic equipment.
- Coordinate the use of all athletic facilities by non - school groups.
- Plan, organize, and supervise all athletic awards programs.
Student Management
- Implement district student management policies, communicate expected student behavior related to athletics, and ensure enforcement of student discipline in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences on vital issues with parents, students, and teachers.
Policy, Reports, and Law
- Implement the policies established by federal law, state law, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and local board policy in area of athletics.
- Compile, maintain, file, and present all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
Budget and Inventory
- Administer the athletic budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and that funds are managed prudently.
- Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
- Initiate purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.
- Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend disposal and replacement of equipment when necessary.
- Approve and forward purchase orders for athletic department to accounting department.
Personnel Management
- Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions for athletic department.
- Recruit, select, train, and supervise all athletic department personnel and make sound recommendations about personnel placement, assignments, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
- Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
- Develop training options and/or improvement plans for employees to ensure exemplary operation in area of athletics.
Community Relations
- Articulate the district's mission and goals in the area of athletics to community and solicit its support in realizing mission.
- Demonstrate awareness of district and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
- Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
- Support athletic booster club activities.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise and evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of coaches and support staff.*
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment
Posture: Frequent prolonged sitting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; frequent driving
Lifting: Occasional light lifting (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Frequent districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular hours
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