Athletic Director

JOB SPECIFICATION
POSITION: Athletic Director
DEPARTMENT: Academic Operations

LOCATION: Laveen Campus
REPORTS TO: Principal

EEO CLASSIFICATION: Professionals

FLSA STATUS: Exempt
Position Summary
Under the general direction/supervision of the Principal, generally oversees all aspects of the athletic program, including hiring coaches, scheduling, budget preparation, promotion, compliance, and facility management.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and direction for the school’s sports program
• Prepares budgets and allocating spending on items such as coaches’ salaries, team travel, equipment purchases, and facility rental
• Coordinates with coaches about the scheduling of games and practices
• Collaborates with conferences and leagues about scheduling issues
• Speaks with league officials about subjects such as postseason play
• Determines the time allocated for a field, court, or weight room
• Works with coaches to plan trips
• Coordinates officials and umpires at games and budgeting for their pay
• Files reports on the status of each team and its successes and shortcomings
• Mediates any disputes between athletes and coaches or between coaches
• Tracks and maintains a record of scholar eligibility and clearance
• Attends league meetings and trainings
• Oversees and supervises home games
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal

Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
Experience: 3-5 years of experience as a working as athletic coach in an academic setting; administrative experience preferred
Special Skills:

• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching and NFHS Concussion in Sports Certification
• Demonstrated ability to participate in physically demanding athletic activities
• Possesses knowledge of effective behavior management methods
• Ability to exercise good judgment and work in a dynamic environment
• Professional and friendly disposition

Type of fingerprint clearance: Shall be fingerprint checked pursuant to A.R.S 15-512
Physical functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; run; jump; stretch; stand; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. The employee may occasionally climb stairs, ropes or ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision. The employee must have the ability to demonstrate proper techniques and skills needed for athletic participation.
Equipment used: Athletic and weight training equipment

Work Environment: The work environment is a standard athletic practice venue and event settings. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee is regularly exposed to hot outdoor weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to bodily fluids and/or bloodborne pathogens.
Travel: This position requires the ability to travel to and from school events and activities. Must be available to accompany team to sporting events.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.