Activities / Athletics (not state certified)

About the position

Kolbe Cathedral Preparatory School is looking for a High School Athletic Director to operate and manage the school's athletic program.

Responsibilities

• Appoint, maintain, and support competent and knowledgeable coaches.
• Encourage regular participation in professional development opportunities for coaches.
• Monitor all coaches in a fair and thorough manner.
• Monitor all sports programs at the school, including coaches, student-athletes, facilities, and equipment.
• Hold formal conferences with coaches at the end of each season to discuss strengths and areas for improvement.
• Keep track of equipment and uniforms and ensure that anything lost is replaced.
• Monitor the eligibility of student-athletes and ensure that ineligible student-athletes are not playing in practices or games.
• Ensure that coaches are certified (CPR, First-Aid, Modules, etc.) and forward this information and documentation to the CREC Athletic Director, as requested.
• Make sure that fields, gyms, and tracks are ready for competition well before the scheduled start time of an event.
• Be present at home contests or have a designee present.
• Monitor transportation and ensure that students are presenting proper paperwork reflecting how they will be going home.
• Monitor practices to ensure proper protocol is followed and that student-athletes are active.
• Work with the school nurse to ensure the organization of student health forms, medical equipment, emergency contacts, and expiration of physicals.
• Complete and submit paperwork requested by the Athletic Director by given deadlines.
• Update information for CIAC website within 24 hours of a contest or change.
• Respond to voicemails and emails from the Athletic Director in a timely manner.
• Maintain constant communication with the school bill payer regarding needs.
• Maintain constant communication with the principal and coaches throughout the year.
• Encourage parent involvement in the school's sports programs.
• Promote an environment of excitement in the school based around the sports program.
• Find ways to give teams the best opportunity to have full rosters and compete for entire seasons.
• Motivate coaches and promote a shared vision.
• Actively recruit coaches to fill vacancies well before the athletics season begins.
• Look for facilities when needed.
• Ensure that coaches maintain updated information on the CIAC website and on MaxPreps as required.
• Work with school administration to ensure that facilities are open and available for practices on weekends and during school vacations.
• Stay current on CIAC and NFHS regulations.