Athletic Director

Solomon Schechter Day School•Northbrook, IL

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Schechter Athletic Director is the administrative leader in planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the interscholastic and intramural programs for grades 5-8. The Athletic Director promotes extra curricular activities that foster skill development, understanding of sports, and appreciation for a variety of athletic activities and programs, teaming, and sportsmanship for students and adults.

Requirements

Experience as an athletic director or coach
First aid and CPR certification
A desire to promote the athletic program
A bachelor's degree
Teaching certification or equivalent teaching experience

Responsibilities

Strong leadership skills to work as part of an administrative team, promote and support student activities as well as staff needs, problem solving skills, service-related skills, verbal and written communication skills, and organizational skills to balance demands of a multi-tasking position.
Strong attention to detail and follow through on all tasks, and ensure that all participants have filled out all required forms before participating in any athletic activities.
Following all rules and regulations of the league, school, and board. Including preparing lists, submitting schedules, consistently following the athletic code of conduct and following up with teachers as needed.
Working with the principal to resolve problems of discipline concerning athletes, the program, and issues that come up with coaches.
Prepare and maintain a budget for the athletic program.
Supervise on-site athletic activities and perform athletic-related administrative duties during the summer months as needed.
Recruit, interview, hire and evaluate athletic coaches with support from the principal.
Maintain the athletic calendar with all pertinent departments in the school. Schedule the use of the athletic facilities and assume the responsibilities for all canceled games and reschedule as needed.
Keep an updated inventory of all athletic equipment and uniforms and then keep all those materials in satisfactory condition and order new materials as needed.
Provide equipment, team medical supplies, and uniforms prior to each season and ensure that the coaches return all equipment and unused supplies.
Arrange for officials for all athletic events and make arrangements for payment for all officials.
Be present, or arrange for a school representative, at all home games, and assign a coach to assume responsibility for all away games.
Arrange for assistance for all home games including timekeepers, scorekeepers, security, and custodians.
Arrange and confirm bus or other transportation for athletic participants and communicate the athletic transportation policy to all coaches.
Communicate and document all medical and emergency procedures and arrange for the availability of medical supplies at all home contests.
Conduct athlete, parent, and coaches meetings as needed.
Represent the school at league meetings and events.
Communicate facility issues with the Director of Buildings and Grounds.
Promote and model good sportsmanship and maintain an active program that welcomes competing teams, guests, and game officials.
Follow a chain of command for issues and complaints: Athlete to coach, Athlete to Athletic Director, Athletic Director to Principal
Physically able to perform the essential functions of the job; stand, walk, sit, and occasionally lift, carry, move heavier objects and equipment.