Class Code: 5115/7344
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: ATHLETIC DIRECTOR - CERTIFIED/CLASSIFIED
Responsible To: Superintendent/Designee
Basic Function: Supervise all athletics at the secondary level to assure these programs function under the guidelines of the KHSAA and that policies/procedures are strictly followed.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Organizes and administers the overall program of interscholastic/intramural athletics for the high school pursuant to Board and KHSAA policie Serves as liaison to the feeder middle school athletic program.
- Works with the principal on recommending to the Superintendent the employment and assignment of athletic coaches.
- Fosters good school/community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic program.
- Assumes responsibility for the organization and scheduling of all athletic events.
- Coordinates the securing of game officials.
- Coordinates, with coaches, transportation for athletic participan Responsible to file with district central office staff all transportation requests pursuant to Board policy.
- Develops, with approval of the principal, appropriate rules and regulations governing the conduct of teams and coaches pursuant to Fleming County Board of Education policies and SBDM policies.
- Responsible to enforce physical and academic requirements of eligibility for participation in each sport and verifies each athlete’s eligibility, consistent with Council, Board and KHSAA rules.
- Supervises coaches in preparation of an activity budget to be approved by the principal and counc Shall confer monthly with the principal as to the status of all athletic accounts as reported in the monthly school activity financial report.
- Shall follow Board policy in securing insurance, physicals, supplies and equipment for athletic teams.
- Responsible to work with visiting teams to insure needed services and secures from the visiting team information for programs, etc.
- Coordinates and approves field and gym practice schedules for all athletic teams. Coordinates/schedules non-school use of playing fields and athletic facilities. Supervises all athletic facilities and recommends needed maintenance and repairs.
- Coordinates records keeping and results of all high school athletic contests and maintains a record file and all award winners, stating the date and type of award, including athletic scholarships.
- Works closely with athletic booster groups to interpret and promote school policy and philosophy as it applies to the functions for the booster groups through attendance at all booster club meetings.
- Works with the principal on following procedures to recruit paraprofessional coaches.
- Works with principal, council and coaching staff in the evaluation of the success of each program and sets goals for improvement for the following year.
- Shall be responsible for evaluating extra-curricular programs, when requested by princ Formal evaluation reports shall be submitted to the principal upon completion of coaching duties each year.
- Contacts law enforcement officers/team physician for all athletic contests and activities.
- Responsible for supervision at after school extra-curricular activities as designated by principal.
- Coordinates and supervises all ticket and concession sales at athletic events; all school vending sales; and assumes responsibility for proper handling of money pursuant to Board and Kentucky Department of Education regulations.
- Assists staff, students and parents in developing a positive school climate.
- Adheres to professional code of ethics as established by Education Professional Standards Board.
- Teaches classes as assigned by principal.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal or Superintendent.
Minimum Qualifications:
Current Kentucky Teaching Certificate or Related Experience
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for Certified Personnel
Length of Contract: 240 Days |