Athletic Director (12-Month) New Town High

BCPS•Owings Mills, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides leadership and guidance in initiating, developing, and improving the interscholastic athletic program for all students. This role involves organizing, administering, and supervising the operation of the school athletic program, working collaboratively with the county-wide coordinator of athletics to ensure a quality program. The position requires initiating, organizing, maintaining, developing, and evaluating extra-curricular athletic activities, attending relevant meetings, and supervising the inspection of athletic facilities for safety. Responsibilities also include managing locker room procedures, security, preparing and submitting the athletic budget, and maintaining financial records. The Athletic Director will work with the principal to secure coaches, with a focus on volunteer coaches and personnel not otherwise employed by Baltimore County Public Schools. Planning and supervision for each athletic team encompass seasonal schedules, practice areas, policies for visiting teams, transportation, officials, and facilities maintenance. The role also involves promoting positive public relations with community and parent groups, supporting the athletic boosters’ organization, and managing equipment/uniforms. Administering athletic award policies, interpreting rules and regulations, and developing a code of conduct are key duties. The position includes planning recognition for athletic accomplishments, supervising athletic events, and evaluating coaches. Professional development and coordinating community use of school facilities are also part of the role, along with assigning security for events, monitoring student athlete outcomes, and coordinating extra-curricular duties for teachers. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
Three years of successful teaching.
Leadership experience in interscholastic athletics.
Evidence of professional development in athletic administration.
Possession of a Maryland Educator Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment.
National Registered Athletic Administrator (RAA) issued by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) OR master’s degree in sports/athletic administration from an accredited university.
National Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) issued by the NIAAA. (Must obtain CAA within three years of hire into this position classification).
Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator License appropriate to the area of assignment.
Knowledge of leadership of interscholastic athletics.
Knowledge of athletic materials and equipment.
Knowledge of effective instructional techniques.
Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with students, parents, administrators, and others.
Ability to resolve conflicts.
Ability to supervise students and manage behavior.
Ability to effectively maintain confidential information.
Excellent organizational skills.
Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.
Requires fingerprinting and a criminal background investigation.
Provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
Provide a copy of DD214 if military experience.

Nice To Haves

Two years of coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain responsibility for organizing, administering, and supervising the operation of the school athletic program.
Work with the county-wide coordinator of athletics in providing a quality athletic program.
Initiate, organize, maintain, develop, and evaluate extra-curricular athletic activities.
Attend all meetings involving areas of responsibility.
Supervise the inspection of athletic facilities and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate school administrator.
Initiate procedures for care and use of the locker rooms and for security.
Prepare and submit the athletic budget to the principal and maintain financial records.
Work with the principal to secure needed coaches with special emphasis on the selection of volunteer coaches, and personnel not otherwise employed by Baltimore County Public Schools.
Plan, prepare, and/or supervise for each athletic team: seasonal schedules, practice areas, policy governing the receiving of visiting teams, bus transportation, officials’ assignments, and facilities maintenance.
Promote and enhance good public relations with community and parent groups.
Initiate and support the work of the athletic boosters’ organization.
Provide for equipment/uniform repair, storage, replacement, and inventory.
Administer the athletic award policies at the local, county, and state levels.
Interpret county and state athletic rules and regulations.
Develop and enforce a standard code of conduct designed in cooperation with coaches and administrators.
Plan, prepare, and/or supervise recognition of athletic accomplishments of students and coaches including but not limited to the annual athletic banquet.
Supervises, in an administrative capacity, all athletic events.
Assists principal in supervising and evaluating the effectiveness of coaches.
Provide written evaluations of all coaches.
Engage in professional activities that contribute to leadership development.
Schedule and coordinate community use of school facilities and grounds in coordination with the principal and the Department of Facilities Management.
Assign security personnel for all student activities and athletic events.
Monitor and assess student athlete achievement and participation outcomes with appropriate data collection and analysis.
Coordinate and assign teachers for extra-curricular duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical plans
Dental plans
Vision
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Disability coverage
403(b)/457 plans
Paid holidays
Sick days
Personal business days
Bereavement days
Flexible leave options such as FMLA
Sick bank
Board approved leaves
Relocation bonus
Extra duty activities pay
Other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.