Assistant Athletic Director

Princeton Independent School District•Princeton, TX

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Assist with directing and managing assigned program areas of extracurricular and intramural athletics for the district. Provide each student with the opportunity to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity and ensure compliance with all federal, state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and local requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Knowledge of overall operations of athletic program
Knowledge of federal, state, and UIL policies governing athletics
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Excellent public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Successful teaching and coaching experience with athletics.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage assigned areas of the district’s athletic program.
Maintain an active program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development including the time, resources, and materials to support accomplishment of department goals.
Maintain physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation in each sport, and verify each athlete’s eligibility.
Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge athletic program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
Manage assigned athletic operations including overseeing ticket sales, monitoring game officials, and ensuring preparation of facilities.
Attend district athletic contests.
Prepare and recommend interscholastic game schedules for areas assigned.
Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town athletic events.
Monitor the process of cleaning, sanitizing, repairing, and storing athletic equipment.
Implement district student management policies, communicate expected student behavior related to athletics, and ensure enforcement of student discipline in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Establish and maintain open lines of communication on vital issues with parents, students, and teachers.
Implement the policies established by federal law, state law, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and local board policy in area of athletics.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Develop and administer budget for areas assigned based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend disposal and replacement of equipment.
Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions for assigned area.
Select, train, supervise, and evaluate athletic department personnel in assigned area and make recommendations relative to placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Demonstrate awareness of district and community needs, initiate activities to meet those needs, and use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Support athletic booster club activities.
Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring of coaches and support staff for assigned area.