Athletic Director (2026-2027 SY), Union Grove High

Henry County Schools•McDonough, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Title: Athletic Director - High School Division: Leadership Services and High School Reports To: Principal FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Schedule: Teacher; $4,500 supplement Work Days: 210 The Athletic Director will not coach; they will only serve in the role of Athletic Director. Essential Duties: Assist Principal in the interviewing and selection of coaches for the various sports within the school and provide corrective guidance to coaches as needed. Ensure that all coaches are CPR/AED, sudden cardiac arrest, and concussion certified. Create an evaluation process for school coaching staff. Conduct coaches' meetings regularly and attend athletic booster club meetings and monthly Athletic Director meetings. Address and respond to parent concerns as they arise throughout the school year. Ensure that supplements are processed on time for all coaches, including community coaches. Ensure that all coaches complete required on-line rules clinics and any other required courses for coaches. Inspect facilities on a consistent basis and contact Facilities & Maintenance Department to coordinate a schedule for cutting athletic fields. Oversee maintenance of scoreboards. Create emergency action plans and keep them updated for all venues. Coordinate fundraising projects and complete fundraising forms for the school's athletic department. Complete overnight/out of state athletic trip submissions via the online portal. Determine, along with District Athletics Director or Coordinator, when to postpone or cancel practices and/or athletic events. Organize indoor alternative practice schedules for teams during periods of inclement weather and serve as the building contact for head officials during inclement weather. Maintain, in an organized fashion, all paperwork for physicals, insurance forms, heat forms, concussion forms, sudden cardiac arrest forms, NCAA forms, GHSA eligibility and OCR-Title IX. Ensure that GHSA deadlines are met for each sport. Work with bookkeeper or leave entry person to ensure that Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requirements are met. Approve all purchase orders for athletics. Update coaching roster on GHSA.net. (high school level only) Serve as game administrator along with the administrative team. Organize security and gate workers for athletic events as needed. Ensure that check requests for referees and invoices for the Athletic Department are submitted in a timely fashion. Coordinate repairs for machines or equipment in the indoor and outdoor concessions areas as needed. Ensure that athletic information and for each sport is updated regularly on the school website. Coordinate the planning for athletic banquets, including the ordering of letters, pins and certificates, and the printing of awards and certificates. Ensure that athletic teams/coaches follow all guidelines and BOE policies and procedures. Facilitate a school level student athlete advisory council in collaboration with the district SAAC. Facilitate an athletic academy to promote academic progress for all athletes. Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Hold or be eligible for a minimum of a Georgia Educator Certificate.
Must have head coaching experience.
Must join the Georgia Athletic Directors Association (GADA) and work towards Certified Master Athletic Administrator (CMAA) certification and attend the state conference.
Must complete the NIAAA certification for athletic administrators.
Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
Must be able to respond to inquiries or complaints.
Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
Must have a proven track record of being highly organized with the ability to multi-task and problem solve.
Must abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.

Responsibilities

Assist Principal in the interviewing and selection of coaches for the various sports within the school and provide corrective guidance to coaches as needed.
Ensure that all coaches are CPR/AED, sudden cardiac arrest, and concussion certified.
Create an evaluation process for school coaching staff.
Conduct coaches' meetings regularly and attend athletic booster club meetings and monthly Athletic Director meetings.
Address and respond to parent concerns as they arise throughout the school year.
Ensure that supplements are processed on time for all coaches, including community coaches.
Ensure that all coaches complete required on-line rules clinics and any other required courses for coaches.
Inspect facilities on a consistent basis and contact Facilities & Maintenance Department to coordinate a schedule for cutting athletic fields.
Oversee maintenance of scoreboards.
Create emergency action plans and keep them updated for all venues.
Coordinate fundraising projects and complete fundraising forms for the school's athletic department.
Complete overnight/out of state athletic trip submissions via the online portal.
Determine, along with District Athletics Director or Coordinator, when to postpone or cancel practices and/or athletic events.
Organize indoor alternative practice schedules for teams during periods of inclement weather and serve as the building contact for head officials during inclement weather.
Maintain, in an organized fashion, all paperwork for physicals, insurance forms, heat forms, concussion forms, sudden cardiac arrest forms, NCAA forms, GHSA eligibility and OCR-Title IX.
Ensure that GHSA deadlines are met for each sport.
Work with bookkeeper or leave entry person to ensure that Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requirements are met.
Approve all purchase orders for athletics.
Update coaching roster on GHSA.net. (high school level only)
Serve as game administrator along with the administrative team.
Organize security and gate workers for athletic events as needed.
Ensure that check requests for referees and invoices for the Athletic Department are submitted in a timely fashion.
Coordinate repairs for machines or equipment in the indoor and outdoor concessions areas as needed.
Ensure that athletic information and for each sport is updated regularly on the school website.
Coordinate the planning for athletic banquets, including the ordering of letters, pins and certificates, and the printing of awards and certificates.
Ensure that athletic teams/coaches follow all guidelines and BOE policies and procedures.
Facilitate a school level student athlete advisory council in collaboration with the district SAAC.
Facilitate an athletic academy to promote academic progress for all athletes.
Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.