Men's Athletics Director jobs in the United States

Job Title:  Director-Athletics                              Exemption Status: Exempt 

Reports to:  Executive Director of Athletics              Pay Grade: Admin Pay 6 

Dept. /School:  Athletics Days: 227 

Supervises:  

Primary Purpose:  Direct and manage assigned program areas of extracurricular and intramural 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 from an accredited college or university 

• Valid Texas teaching certificate 

Special Knowledge Skills: 

• Knowledge of overall operations of athletic program 

• 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 

Experience: 

• Five years successful teaching experience 

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

Program Planning 

• Direct and manage assigned areas of the district’s athletic program 

• Maintain an active program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development including the time, resources, and material to support accomplishment of department goals 

• Maintain physical and academic eligibility requirement for participation in each sport, and verify each athlete’s eligibility 

• 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 

Athletic Events 

• Manage assigned athletic operations including overseeing ticket sales, monitoring game officials, and ensuring preparation of facilities 

• Attend district athletic contests as assigned  

• Prepare and recommend interscholastic game schedules for areas assigned. 

• Supervisors of Game Time/Neptune Events 

• Supervisors of all Ratliff Stadium events and playoff games including summer activity rentals. 

  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 on vital issues with parents, students, and teachers.  

• Implement the NCAA Clearinghouse policy guidelines monthly meetings with parents and student athletes.  

Policy, Reports, and Law 

• Implement the policies established by federal law, state law, State Board of Education rules, UIL rules and local board policy in area of athletics.  

• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records and other documents required 

Community Relations 

• Demonstrate awareness of district and community needs, initiate activities to meet those needs, and use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement 

• Support athletic booster club activities 

Administrative Duties 

• Assists in documenting all funds collected  

• Assists in the supervision of ticket sales and proper handling of funds 

• Assist with organization of staff development 

• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director of Athletics or Superintendent 

• Coordinate and assist with Transportation all weekly athletic department transportation with trip scheduler. 

• Ratliff stadium marketing and advertising assistants. 

• Coaches Leadership Academy Supervisors 

• Manager of Hometown Ticketing System for all events 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring of coaches and support staff for assigned areas 

Working Conditions: 

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment 

Posture:  Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/culling, twisting 

Motions:  Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse. Frequent driving 

Lifting:  Frequent light lifting and carrying (15 pounds or less)  

Environment:  Work inside and work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); occasional exposure to noise; frequent districtwide and statewide travel 

Mental Demands:  Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular hours 

*To meet the executive exemption test, the primary duty must be management and the employee must supervise at least two full-time employees.  

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.  I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities. 

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