Assistant Athletic Director

Middletown Christian Schools -•Franklin, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Middletown Christian Schools is looking for an Assistant Athletic Director who embraces our vision, mission, and core values. We are a ministry of Grace Baptist Church and seek to be a Christ-centered educational institution that teaches from a biblical worldview. A person who seeks this position should be one who is convinced that God has called him/her to the ministry. The Assistant Athletic Director plays a key role in advancing the mission of the school through athletics. With a heart for ministry and a commitment to excellence in education and sports, this individual will work directly under the Athletic Director to help lead and support school-wide athletic programs ensuring that athletics contribute to the holistic growth of each student. The Assistant A.D. may teach up to two classes a day. He/She must have a passion for sports and education as well as an understanding of how young athletes should best be developed.

Requirements

Publicly profess a faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
Actively engage in the life and ministry of a local church as a member
Pursue a life of spiritual development through regular study of scripture and prayer
Demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit as a byproduct of a growing faith
Believe and support the school’s statement of faith (statement of Grace Baptist Church)
Agree to abide by the Lifestyle Statement
BA in sports management or athletic related field.
At least three years’ experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and athletics.
Self-Starter: Ability to take initiative, work independently, and hold oneself accountable.
Organized and Deadline-Oriented: Ability to manage multiple projects with converging deadlines while maintaining a positive, can-do attitude.
Resourceful: Aptitude for thinking “outside the box,” and finding creative and effective means for meeting goals.
Creative: Ability to develop original ideas.
Problem-Solver: Capable of finding solutions to challenges.
Flexible: Willingness to adjust schedules and priorities as needed.
Team Player: Ability to work effectively with others.
Lifelong Learner: Initiative to learn new skills, techniques, and ways to accomplish projects and goals.
Coachable: Willingness to take direction, receive suggestions, and to be challenged.
Trustworthy: Commitment to abide by a strict code of confidentiality.
Communicator: Ability to communicate well in a variety of venues and mediums.

Nice To Haves

Previous athletic and/or coaching experience is preferred.
Master’s degree preferred or willing work on degree after hire.

Responsibilities

Oversee and serve as a primary point of contact for Elementary Athletics, communicating with families, coaches, partner leagues, and outside facilities regarding registration, rosters, schedules, and program logistics.
Coordinate after-school supervision and student dismissal/transition plans for elementary athletic practices and programs.
Hiring volunteer coaches and assist with background checks
Create registrations and sign-ups for elementary athletic teams through Hudl Programs.
Oversee and manage the Elementary Athletics budget.
Organize team schedules
Order and organize uniforms and warmups.
Deliver equipment to coaches (balls/cones)
Arrange practice locations and schedules
Game day set up (field prep, concessions set up, speaker set up)
Split games/events to site manage with Athletic Director
Help clean up from games the previous night
Manage final forms and make sure all physical forms and required documents are uploaded
Manage and maintain team pages, schedules, announcements, and group communication through the MCS Eagles App.
Maintain accurate athletic schedules and records across Event Link, DragonFly, Final Forms, Hudl, and other athletic management platforms.
Assist with coach recruitment and onboarding, including interview scheduling, reference checks, required certifications, and access to athletic software and platforms.
Assist with OHSAA, conference, and league administrative requirements, including student eligibility, coach compliance, contracts, and required deadlines.
Updating game and practices on school calendars
Sams Club/Kroger runs as needed
Uniform inventory and collection
Posting and updating website with schedules and current events/games
Creating gameday graphics using our graphic software Gipper
Help set up for college signings and end of season banquet(s)
Hang up senior banners and sponsorship banners
Assist with fundraising for the athletic programs
Help answer questions from people on social media
Helping onboard new coaches and walking through the certification process with Coaches Tool Chest and Pupil Activity Permit
Monitoring game day weather
Work with student aides for athletics
Communicate events to school staff/administration
Assist with onboarding coaches with Hudl software.
Organize and implement with head varsity coaches summer day clinics and camps
Could teach up to two classes based on experience and training.
Assist the Athletic Director with daily duties.