Athletics Director: Lead District Sports & Programs

JOB SUMMARY: To manage and coordinate the school district athletic activities and sports programs to promote athletics and physical fitness as positive extra-curricular activities, and to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to participate and share in the benefits of the district's athletic programs

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Supervises the High School's athletic programs in coordination with the Principal, Superintendent and others, including recommending policies and procedures relating to the athletic programs.
2. Analyzes and evaluates existing athletic programs and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that they serve the best interest of the district and the students who participate, meet applicable laws and regulations, and ensure safety of participants.
3. Assists in the recruitment, selection, supervision, training and evaluation of all coaches.
4. Serves as a consultant to administration, teaching staff, coaches and students on matters pertaining to the athletic programs.
5. Analyzes student participation and develops procedures to ensure that the maximum number of students have the opportunity to participate in athletic activities and that the programs do not discriminate against female or minority students.
6. Supervises the district's athletic facilities, oversees the scheduling and coordinating of practices and athletic events, and disseminates information as needed regarding the times and places athletic events.
7. Supervises and coordinates the school athletic budget and finances for all sports programs and sporting events, including inventory and control of uniforms, supplies and equipment.
8. Serves as the school district representative and liaison to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, Booster Club and other sports-related groups as needed.
9. Coordinates the transportation schedule and provides for safe and cost-effective transportation for off-site athletic or sporting events.
10. Coordinates the scheduling and compensation of sports officials/referees and security for on-site events.
11. Establishes criteria for awards relating to participation and demonstrating excellence in school district athletic programs, including eligibility requirements.
12. Creates materials to publicize athletic and sporting events, both in printed and electronic formats, for the purpose of disseminating information and fostering enhanced awareness among students, staff, and the community in recognizing and supporting the school's athletic programs and attending events.
13. Maintains professional relationship with media sources for the purpose of providing information regarding schedules, postponements or cancellations, sporting event statistics, records, and other relevant information.
14. Coordinates with others for the purpose of scheduling ancillary activities that occur prior to, during, and after sporting events, such as musical programs, press boxes, scorers tables, halftime programs, police coverage, ticket sales, availability of on-site medical care, concessions, custodial services, and other related activities.
15. Coordinates the collection of all athletic registration material required by the district including the collection of physical examinations, medical information and other district and NCHSAA required agreements for participants in athletics.
16. Works with the schools’ Licensed Athletic Trainer to handle all accidents and injuries in accordance with district policies, and applicable laws and regulations, including reporting and documentation requirements.
17. Maintains records and documents as required and necessary to ensure proper documentation of athletic program activities, events, participation, and related information for the purpose of complying with school policies as well as applicable laws and regulations.

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