Director Of Athletics And Activities

Position Title: Director of Athletics and Activities

Department: Alma School District

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent

Contract: 240 Days (12 Months)

Closing: Until Filled

Salaries: https://www.almasd.net/Page/70

The Director of Athletics and Activities works directly with coaches, activity directors, students, and parents to make sure that the needs of all participating in extracurricular activities in the district are met. The Director provides an athletic and activity program that challenges students that have made the decision to become involved in various extracurricular activities and organized team sports. The Director of Athletics and Activities works directly with the guidelines provided by the Arkansas Activities Association and District Policy.

Duties of Director of Athletics and Activities:

The Director shall have the responsibility for the coordination and general supervision of the athletic and activity programs of the secondary schools and some involvement in youth programs in the community, working closely with the head coaches, lead sponsors/directors of school activities, school administrators, and central office staff in the planning and operation of all extracurricular activities.

Some Specific Duties of the Director of Athletics and Activities are:

• To assure that all athletic events conform to the rules and regulations of the District, State, and the Arkansas Activities Association. The Director will also ensure that all participants meet eligibility requirements.

• To work closely with all coaches and directors involved in any event scheduling and have the final approval of all athletic scheduling. The Director will coordinate the schedules with the principals, Assistant Superintendents and the Superintendent.

• To assist the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, and Principals in providing leadership in the implementation of good sportsmanship policies, to solicit the support of fans in maintaining good sportsmanship, and to ensure that all athletic/activity participants exhibit good sportsmanship.

• To coordinate transportation requests for trips to athletic AAA sanctioned and non-sanctioned events.

• To have overall responsibility for the maintenance and operation of all athletic facilities, conjunction with the Director or Maintenance and Assistant Superintendent, in the District.

• To coordinate, approve, and maintain a master schedule of the use of athletic facilities and rental agreements.

• To coordinate, with principals, the selection and evaluation of personnel involved in the athletic programs.

• To prepare a detailed and comprehensive annual budget for the programs of the District. This budget is to be reviewed and approved by the Superintendent.

• To process and approve all requisitions for expenditures, to maintain budget control of expenditures and receipts, to process invoices and checks, and maintain an accurate record of all such incomes and expenses for each athletic program. To obtain the best value possible in all purchases and take competitive bids.

• To supervise the purchasing, distribution, selling, and accounting of tickets for home events.

• To arrange for event officials and other necessary personnel at home athletic AAA events.

• To be responsible for contracts for athletic events and game officials.

• To arrange for supervision of crowds and the security of school property at all home athletic events.

• To maintain accurate inventory and records for all supplies and equipment.

• To arrange for programs, publications, and publicity for AAA athletic events.

• To consistently develop partnerships throughout the community to support all athletic programs.

• To supervise the student insurance programs.

• To plan, organize, and maintain records of all student physicals.

• To supervise and maintain a relationship with medical provider(s) to provide athletic training services for the district's athletes.

• To organize and monitor all professional development for athletic staff.

• To coordinate, with principals, the coaches' request to attend coaching clinics.

• To assist the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents in maintaining long term facility plans.

• To strive for constant improvement in all phases of the athletic program.

• To represent the school district in all athletic business for the District, Conferences, and State meetings.

• To maintain permanent records for all sports, including team records, individual records, lettering records, awards, and pictures.

• To administer the student athlete drug testing program.

• To prepare, keep, and share a calendar of school athletic events with all administrators, coaches, sponsors, news media, etc.

• To develop, maintain, and monitor the athletic department and individual sport social media.

• To promote the athletic and activity programs, coaches, sponsors, athletes, and students on the local, state and national level.

• To develop and implement a plan for community partnerships for development of facilities and other athletic department needs.

• To complete other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS and/or EXPERIENCE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Arkansas Educator and Building Level Administrative License, At least 5 years experience as an educator, At least 5 years experience as coach of a sport or sponsor of a student activity/program

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet all minimum qualifications AND one or more of the following: Hold a valid District Level Administrative License, At least 3 years experience as a building administrator with principal experience preferred, At least 3 years experience in a district-level administrative position, Master's Degree or higher, At least 3 years experience as a Director of Athletics and Activities, At least 3 years experience as a head coach of a sport or lead sponsor/director of an activity/program

Alma School District assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this position.