Assistant Athletic Director

Assistant Athletic Director

The Assistant Athletic Director assists with the planning, staffing, finances, facilities, community relations, booster clubs, and compliance of the athletic programs at the high school. This position is an extra-duty contract position.

Essential Functions:

• Assists the Athletic Director with preparation of venues for competitions or practices
• Assists the Athletic Director with the scheduling of athletic facilities
• Assists the Athletic Director with the scheduling of transportation for athletic teams
• Helps the Athletic Director with management of home competitions
• Helps the Athletic Director with coordinate the Suburban I League schedules for all high school athletic teams
• Assists the Athletic Director in the recruitment, selection of coaches, and employment recommendations
• Reviews, enforces, and abides by the rules and regulations of the PIAA, Suburban I League, and Middle School League
• Assists in monitoring and communicating with the HS administrators and staff regarding athletes' eligibility to participate in athletic events, including practices, open gyms, etc.
• Assists the Athletic Director with coordination of college signings for athletes
• Assists the Athletic Director in collaborating with the athletic trainer to ensure that all athletes have completed annual physicals, release/hold harmless forms, and required registration prior to participation
• Assists the Athletic Director in the supervision of athletic coaches
• Represents the district, as needed, at Conference, Suburban I League, and state meetings for administering the interscholastic athletic program
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Education and/or Certification Required: Bachelor's degree is required. Previous coaching experience at high school level needed. Leadership experience preferred.

Knowledge Required: Knowledge of PIAA and Suburban I rules preferred. Knowledge of athletics, athletic programs, and physical fitness.

Requisite Skills: Strong computer skills, specifically with Google Suite. Excellent written and verbal skills in English. Demonstrate conflict resolution skills. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Abilities Required: Ability to supervise athletic coaches. Ability to work effectively with students, parents, coaches, officials, administrators, and the public. Ability to establish strong relationships with all stakeholders, and the community through positive representation and communication. Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints. Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth. Ability to maintain professional decorum (remain calm) under stress and fast-paced environment. Ability to support a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Travel Requirements: Travel to school district buildings, athletic competitions and professional meetings as required. PA Driver's license or ability to provide own transportation.

ADA Compliance: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

Physical Requirements: Medium work. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.