HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Job Summary

JOB TITLE:


High School Athletic Director

REPORTS TO:


District's Athletic Director and Principal

WORK DAYS:

SALARY:


Supplemental Salary Schedule

LOCATION:


High School Location (TBD)

FLSA Status

EXEMPT

NON-EXEMPT

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Birmingham City high school athletic policies and procedures, AHSAA By-Laws/regulations and Title IX Laws.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

SKILLS: Requires demonstration of strong leadership skills to work as part of an administrative team, promote and support student activities as well as staff needs, problem solving skills to support student success, service-related people skills, verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills to balance demands of a multi-tasking position, and technology skills in the areas of AHSAA DRAGONFLY Eligibility program, Tripfinder transportation, as well as Power Schools.

ABILITIES: Requires excellent attention to detail and follow through to meet interscholastic athletic responsibilities, significant confidential responsibilities due to student and staff issues, and fiscal responsibilities in the areas of athletic budget.


RULES & REGULATIONS


1. Follow all rules and regulations of the Birmingham Schools athletic program, including preparing AHSAA eligibility for all athletes and coaches.


2. Follow all school rules, regulations, school board policies and athletic operations manual guidelines.


3. Communicate and enforce that all school athletes will be supervised at all times.


4. Work with principal in resolving problems of discipline concerning athletes.

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION


1. Prepare and maintain a budget for high school athletic programs.


2. Prepare reports as required by the administration.


3. Work with the principal to improve the school athletic program.


4. Report and document all athletic injuries.


5. Verify that all participants have a physical examination, proper permission forms, and insurance verifications per school board policy that includes ALL AHSAA requirements.


6. Check student eligibility per AHSAA rules and regulations and school board policy.


7. Plan, supervise, and attend recognition programs for school athletes.


8. Assist with the monthly athletic calendar in conjunction with the principal.


9. Volunteer to be on committees whenever possible.


10. Supervise on-site athletic activities and perform athletic-related administrative duties during the months of June, July, and August to receive full supplement.


11. Communicate and coordinate high school needs for district facilities and fields in a timely manner, and coordinate transportation with the District Athletic Department.


SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT & UNIFORMS


1. Keep an updated inventory of all athletic equipment and uniforms.


2. Keep supplies, equipment, and uniforms in satisfactory condition, and request an order on all new and replacement supplies, equipment, and uniforms when necessary.


3. Inspect all athletic areas for safety, cleanliness and the proper storage of all athletic supplies, equipment, and uniforms.


4. Provide each coach with equipment, team medical supplies, and uniforms prior to the season and ensure that each coach returns all equipment, unused supplies, and uniforms using an inventory checklist.


Additional Duties of High School Athletic Director

EVENTS


1. Monitor the use of all athletic facilities and fields for high school athletic games and practices following school procedure.


2. Coordinate with the District Athletic Director to see that all playing surfaces are properly conditioned for all home games.


3. Be present, arrange for a school representative, or be on call for all home games, and assign a certified school representative or coach to assume responsibility at all away games.


4. Arrange for employees for all home games including ticket takers, timekeepers, scorekeepers, and custodians if applicable.


5. Communicate and document medical and emergency procedures and arrange for the availability of medical supplies at all home contests.


TRANSPORTATION


1. Arrange and confirm bus or other transportation for athletic participants 10 days prior to each season beginning date.


2. Verify that all participants have proper permission forms for alternative transportation if requested.


3. Communicate the athletic transportation policy to all coaches responsible for away game transportation.


COMMUNICATION


1. Facilitate athlete, parent and coaches' meetings at the beginning of each sport season and as needed.


2. Represent the schools and district at middle school district tournaments and events.


3. Communicate issues with school facilities and fields to the District Athletic Director.


4. Work with coaches to make sure that all student athletes and parents know the rules and regulations.


5. Act as a liaison between coaches and the athletic booster club if applicable.


6. Develop, review, and revise the school athletic handbook and any athletic agreements that each athlete, parent, and coach must abide by, with recommendations from administration and coaches, and subject to school district approval.


7. Promote and model good sportsmanship and maintain an active program that welcomes competing teams, guests, and game officials.


8. Attend ALL meetings requested by the System Athletic Director.


9. Read school system emails on a daily basis, replying, if applicable in a timely manner.


10. Submit all requested communication, reports, forms, etc. by due dates requested.

COACH SUPERVISION


1. Supervise and evaluate all coaches on an annual basis.


2. Assist the school principal in interviewing and making recommendations for renewing and hiring of new coaches.


3. Report all hires to central office for the application and background investigation processes.


4. Issue all athletic agreements.


5. Ensure only one agreement awarded any sports season per coach. Supplements will not be split .


6. Provide orientation and in-service programs for coaches.


7. Assist with the revision as needed of district criteria for evaluating, renewing, and hiring of coaches annual contracts.


8. Work with principal in problems of discipline concerning coaches.

Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:


Preferably a minimum of three years of verifiable sport coaching experience

Prior to working with any student-athlete (practice or competition), meet ALL requirements of the AHSAA Coaches' Education Program:
• Coaching Principles (NFHS or ASEP)
• Sports First Aid Health & Safety for Coaches (ASEP or PREPARE)
• STAR Sportsmanship
• NFHS Concussion course
• NFHS Heat Acclimatization course
• Must have an active CPR certification each year with AED Training
• NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Knowledgeable of the Emergency Action Plans for each facility

Completion of National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) Leadership Training Courses (LTC)

LTC 501: Guiding Foundations & Philosophies


LTC 502: Strategies for Organizational Management


LTC 503: Enhancing Organization Management


LTC 504: Legal Issues I (Liability for Sports Injuries & Risk Management)


LTC 506: Legal Issues II (Title IX $ Sexual Harassment)


LTC 508: Legal Issues III (Hazing, Constitutional Law, Disabilities)


LTC 510: Athletic Administration: Legal Issues IV (Social Media, Transgender)

Registered Athletic Administrator Certification (RAA) and the completion of two LTC courses must be done by the end of the first year.

Certified Athletic Administrator Certification (CAA) by the start of the third year in this position.

*SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Application (HireTrue)
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6-MONTH PERIOD*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:


Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED:

May 2026

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check ( . Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.