Director of Athletics

Job Description

TITLE: Director of Athletics

QUALIFICATIONS: State of Connecticutteacher certification in physical education (044) as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education. A valid State of Connecticut coaching permit. Successful service under CT or other state teaching certification. Substantial knowledge and experience in coaching and/or managing athletic programs.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The athletic director is responsible for meeting the performance qualifications designated in the teacher job description. In addition to these qualifications, the athletic director carries out the following:

I. LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISION

Provides leadership in the recruitment, selection, and assignment of coaches and verifies that the coach has forwarded his/her coaching permit to the human resources department
Provides data and information to assist administrators in making sound decisions and committing resources for the athletic program
Assists in the establishment and maintenance of district policies

II. MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAM

Assumes responsibility for the organization and scheduling of all interscholastic athletic events
Seeks and recommends suitable competitions for all non-conference events/games
Secures game workers for athletic contests, chain crews, announcers, clock operators, score keepers, line judges, etc. and keeps a list of those workers
Hires or arranges for officials, public safety personnel, and medical personnel as needed
Confirms official’s contracts and all non-conference contest contracts
Arranges transportation for athletic contests
Assumes general responsibility for proper supervision of home games
Prepares a master sports calendar that includes conference and non-conference games/events
Arranges field and gym practice schedules and coordinates gym, building and athletic field use and maintains the athletic building use calendar.
Arranges all details of visiting teams’ needs
Assists with the approval of “Building Use Forms”
Keeps records of the results of all athletic contests
Completes an evaluation form and holds a conference with all coaches within three weeks after the conclusion of their sport season

STUDENT HEALTH, ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION

Verifies each athlete’s eligibility to participate according to established physical and

academic requirements of eligibility for participation in each sport and keeps properly

completed verification files

Coordinates the collection and maintenance ofrosters
Orders appropriate seasonal and post season awards for each program
Coordinates the ordering of team apparel
Assures appropriate use of the athletic trainer

MANAGEMENT OF SUPPLIES AND BUDGETS

Prepares and administers the athletic program budget and accounts for all athletic program expenditures
Requisitions appropriate program supplies and equipment
Supervises all ticket sales at athletic contests
Supervises school fund-raising events for athletic teams and assumes responsibility for proper handling of funds

III. CODE OF CONDUCT

Distributes athletic training rules yearly to all athletic participants. Collect and maintains on file a signed copy of student letters of intent.
Administers the school athletic code in a fair and consistent manner that is within the intent of the code
Ensures district adherence to all athletic and district policies, administrative rules, procedures, and codes relating to participation in athletics
Mediates the resolution of problems, issues, and concerns that may arise between coacher and athletic programs.

IV. MANDATES, REGULATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Attends athletic conference meetings
Stays abreast of state and federal mandates, current research, trends, products, and CIAC

rules and regulations

Coordinate the training and professional development activities for all high school coaches

V. HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS

Promotes a sense of caring and respect amongst athletic participants and the community
Fosters teamwork and collegiality with members of the school community
Cooperates with organizational coworkers by sharing ideas and methods
Exhibits professional and ethical behavior
Seeks assistance, advice, and guidance as necessary from colleagues and/or specialists
Provides a channel through which students and the community may express their concerns abut the athletic program.

Maintains communications with Principal on all relevant issues
Provides ongoing supervision of TollandHigh School coaches

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The athletic director’s work days will be those specified in the teacher contract. Saturday contests, contests on non-school days or holidays, and contests duringChristmas vacation, February vacation, and/or April vacation that are facilitated by the athletic director count towards additional contracted days. The remaining contracted workdays are to be fulfilled throughout the summer months.