Assistant Athletics Director jobs in Amarillo, TX

Spearman ISD is in search of a Director of Athletics for the 2024-2025 school year.  The position will pay an additional $3,000 for Master degree.  District pays $400 per month towards applicant's health insurance.  This position is a 12 month position with a negotiated salary.

Campus Description:

Spearman High School is a class 2A school district with approximately 197 students on the campus (Grades 9-12) and 158 students on the junior high campus (Grades 6-8).  The district does have a coaching team of 10 staff members.

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage the overall program of extracurricular athletics for the district. Provide each student with the opportunity to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity and ensure compliance with all federal, state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and local requirements

Qualifications:

     Education/Certification

         Bachelor's degree

         Valid Texas teaching certificate

     Special Knowledge/Skills

          Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program

          Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures

          Knowledge of federal, state and UIL policies governing athletics

          Ability to implement policy and procedures

          Ability to interpret data

          Ability to manage budget and personnel

          Excellent public relations, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

          Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, parents and staff

Experience:

5 years successful teaching and coaching experience

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Direct and manage district's athletic program and facilities
• Establish and maintain 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 including the time, resources, and materials to support accomplishment of department goals
• Obtain and use evaluative findings to gauge athletic program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs
• Manage district athletic operations including directing ticket sales, employing game officials, and ensuring preparation of facilities
• Prepare and approve all interscholastic game schedules
• Approve and arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town athletic events
• Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing of all district athletic equipment including maintaining a current inventory of supplies, equipment, and fixed assets and recommending disposal and replacement of equipment. 
• Plan, orgainze, and oversee all athletic award programs
• 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
• Implement the policies established by federal law, state law, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and local board policy in athletics
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
• Devleop and administer budget based on needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed
• Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate all athletic department personnel and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Develop training options and/or improvement plans for employees to ensure exemplary operations in athletics
• Support athletic booster club activities
• Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of coaches and support calls