Athletic Director

Granby Public Schools invites interested candidates to apply for the position of High School Athletic Director. The High School Athletic Director will serve as a pivotal figure in fostering and administering a positive and successful athletic program

The primary responsibility will be to oversee all aspects of the high school's athletic department and instill a vision for a comprehensive district-wide athletic program, ensuring the smooth operation of athletic events, programs and facilities. The position will collaborate closely with coaches, staff, students, parents and external stakeholders to promote a culture of sportsmanship, teamwork and excellence.

Roles/Responsibilities include:
Supervises and manages the day to day operation of athletic programs to ensure compliance with CIAC, conference, and district regulations
Works with school and district administrators to develop and implement developmentally appropriate athletic policies and procedures in line with the district's overall educational mission and goals.
Oversees budget; maintains records of all athletics' expenditures, deposits, and payments
Schedules all athletic contests; create schedules with input of coaches and school administration
Secures sanctioned game officials for all scheduled contests
Schedules transportation and and coordinates classroom dismissal
Oversees the recruitment, selection, supervision, development and evaluation of all coaches.
Ensures coaches fulfill all necessary trainings and attend necessary meetings
Schedules and conducts coaches' meetings at the beginning of each season to review expectations and guidelines.
Oversees the distribution, collection, storage, upkeep, and replacement of all school athletic uniforms and equipment. Equipment and uniform maintenance and inventory
Coordinates the scheduling of practices and athletic events at athletic facilities
Ensures that athletic fields and facilities are prepared and safe for hosting athletic practices and contests
Organizes game management and secures game workers; acts as game manager for home contests
Determines individual student eligibility; creates and submits eligibility reports (CIAC and District)
Manages district athletic eligibility waivers
Works with athletic trainer and school nurse to ensure that all student-athletes have turned in required forms/paperwork
Represents the school in all conference and athletic associations, and attends all meetings.
Maintains the athletic website with schedules, staffing, announcements and general athletic information
Reports Athletic Scholarships, Awards, and Recognition including signing days
Serve as public relations liaison for all routine news media requests related to athletics.
Maintain accurate records of team and individual athletic statistics and accomplishments.
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.
Reviews and revises the department handbooks annually.
Updates athletic banners and organizes trophy and award cases annually
Additional responsibilities as determined by supervisor
Interested candidates must include in their completed online application:
Letter of Interest
Current resume
Undergraduate and Graduate transcripts
Proof of Connecticut Teaching Certificate and CSDE Coaching Permit
Certification, experience or background in health/physical education preferable but not required
Three current letters of reference

This position is part of the Granby Education Association collective bargaining agreement https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1065827/Granby_Teachers_Contract_2024-27_-_Final.pdf .

All applications must be completed online by July 7, 2024.

Screening interviews - if conducted - may occur prior to that deadline.