Athletic Director

TITLE : Athletic Director

QUALIFICATIONS :

Holds a valid Kentucky teaching certificate; or

Holds a Bachelor’s degree or higher with 2.5 grade point average; or

Has a minimum of three years successful teaching and coaching experience

Has the proven ability to communicate effectively with students, staff parents, media, and community

REPORTS TO : Principal

JOB GOAL : To provide each enrolled student in the school the opportunity to participate in an interscholastic athletic activity that will foster physical skills, a sense of worth and competence, a knowledge and understanding of the pleasures of sport, and the principles of fair play

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

Organize and administer the overall program of interscholastic athletics in his / her school

Provide leadership in the selection, assignment, supervision, and evaluation of athletic coaches and staff members

Promote good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic program

Organize and schedule all interscholastic athletic events

Select officials, team physician, and security persons as required, and assume general responsibility for the proper supervision of home athletic events

Arrange with the Director of Transportation for the transportation for athletic contest participants

Arrange for meals for athletes and coaches when situation is warranted

Develop appropriate rules and regulations governing the conduct of athletic activities

Prepare and administer the athletic program budget

Requisition program supplies and equipment as provided for in the budget

Supervise all ticket sales and fund-raising events of the athletic program, and assume responsibility for the accurate accounting of all monies

Arrange all details of visiting teams' needs, including lodging, meals, towels, gymnasium services, and field assistance, as appropriate

Work with the coaches to develop schedules for all athletic events, including practice schedules

Assume responsibility for the physical examination of all athletes, and assume responsibility for the processing of all injury reports and claims

Administer the insurance program covering school athletes

Keep records of the results of all school athletic contests, and maintain a record file of all award winners

Plan and supervise an annual recognition program for all school athletes

Coordinate all planning for special athletic event

Participate in those functions and activities as described in the regular teacher job description

Have all students under supervision of certified personnel at all times at approved after school programs

Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Index

12 months

Board approved 9-12-02