Athletic Director

Newport News Public Schools•Newport News, VA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Principal and technical guidance of the school Division Director of Athletics, this position is responsible for organizing and operating an effective and comprehensive athletic program at a high school. The work involves preparing budgets, conducting needs assessments, developing written material for distribution to coaches, athletes, parents, and the community. The incumbent frequently develops and refines their own work routine and is expected to carry assignments through to completion independently.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least 3 years’ experience coaching a VHSL sport
Knowledge of VHSL Regulations
Working knowledge of Title IX and its applicability to public school athletics
Understanding and working knowledge of state, and local initiatives concerning athletics
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, students, and general public
Knowledge of policy, organization and operation of a successful high school athletic program
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including the ability to publish and to make presentations to community groups, organizations, and other officials
Ability to effectively manage several tasks simultaneously, using organizational, managerial and leadership skills
Strong knowledge of social science research and evaluation methodology, statistics, and data processing
Knowledge of data processing software
Skill in explaining testing and statistics to administrators, teachers, and parents
Ability to communicate, both in writing and orally, technical information in a way that is understandable to people without technical training
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff from various parts of a school system

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of quality management, systems thinking, and strategic planning are highly desirable
Skill in report writing and oral communication, including public speaking and interpersonal relations required

Responsibilities

Manages all VHSL-related positions at the school; supervises and advises coaches; conducts coaches’ meetings to explain local and state rules and regulations.
Prepares and certifies all interscholastic eligibility and develops school’s master eligibility list for the Virginia High School League.
Prepares and issues coaches’ handbooks; schedules and conducts coaching orientation by sport seasons; schedules and conducts preseason interscholastic meetings with athletes and parents; assists in development of athletic handbook/planners, organizing and distributing of athletic team pictures, and processing of all contracts between athletic organizations and organizations outside the school.
Staffs and manages the operation of all home activities and events. Staffing includes: support personnel, security, game officials and custodial support; coordinates ground services for field preparations; establishes and maintains crowd control procedures for all events to ensure proper enjoyment and safety of all spectators and participants.
Submits required documentation for athletic events to include, but not limited to game schedules, police, and officials, gate receipts, ticket inventory and control sheets, interscholastic inventory and budgets; explores opportunities for fundraising to support the school’s athletic program needs.
Secures and schedules transportation for all athletic activities and prepares necessary documents; schedules student athletic physicals and is responsible for maintaining documents/records of same; maintains an inventory of uniforms, medical supplies, and equipment for all interscholastic activities.
Serves as a director for district, region and state interscholastic activities and championships; organizes, schedules and conducts recognition programs and assemblies for athletic programs; serves as a liaison to the Parent and Booster groups.
Maintains master athletic calendar for school and community use; coordinates athletic fundraisers and concessions; coordinates logistical aspects of planned events by school administration; coordinates the use of school athletic bulletin boards and show cases.
Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities; monitors school’s VHSL activities to ensure Title IX compliance.
Maintains involvement with local, state and national professional organizations.
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.