Athletic Director

Christel House Schools•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Christel House Indianapolis is seeking a Middle School/High School Athletic Director for its network of high-performing charter schools serving low-income, urban students in Indianapolis. The position is full-time and exempt, and reports to the Building Principal. The Athletic Director leads and administers athletic programs across the Christel House network, including middle and high schools. Responsibilities include managing athletic policies, events, budgets, schedules, facilities, equipment, personnel, eligibility, communications, sponsorships, and program records. The role also supervises the Assistant Athletic Director and Athletic Trainer/Administrator Assistant, works with coaches and school staff, and assists the Principal with additional assigned duties. Applicants should submit a letter of interest explaining their fit for the role, a current resume with an email address, transcripts, and at least three professional references. Applicants should disclose criminal arrests or convictions; the successful applicant must complete a national background check. Christel House Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Ability and willingness to work collaboratively and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Competency in using technology.
Ability to report to work regularly and punctually.
Agreement with the mission statement and goals of Christel House Schools.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to reach with hands and arms.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Successful applicant must submit to a national background check.

Nice To Haves

Previous athletic administration or coaching experience.
National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) certification.

Responsibilities

Implement, enforce, and assess athletic department rules and IHSAA policies, using best practices to evaluate policies annually.
Coordinate sporting events across the Christel House network, including securing and training volunteers and hiring officials and other personnel.
Create, oversee, and implement the athletic department budget.
Coordinate athletic activities with other school activities and arrange transportation for events.
Communicate with sponsors and develop new sponsorships.
Communicate athletic information to coaches, parents, students, student-athletes, faculty, and others.
Oversee practice and game scheduling for all teams across the middle schools and high school.
Organize media days for all teams.
Manage athletic equipment inventory and maintenance, including cleaning, repairing, distributing, collecting, and ordering replacement uniforms.
Organize and supervise entry doors, parking, seating, and crowd control at home contests to promote safety and sportsmanship.
Manage and maintain the Athletic Department website and social media platforms.
Work with head coaches to organize end-of-season sports banquets, order awards, and track records and statistics.
Arrange use of non-school athletic facilities and fields.
Oversee and approve student-athlete eligibility, including physical examinations and transfer-student paperwork.
Supervise and participate in preparing facilities for home contests.
Evaluate coaching staff and recommend improvements or changes.
Oversee the hiring of coaches.
Attend clinics and state conventions to acquire professional knowledge.
Work with the Building Facility Manager to ensure athletic facilities are operable and up to standard.
Oversee the Assistant Athletic Director and Athletic Trainer/Administrator Assistant.
Assist the Principal with additional assigned duties.
Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with all students.
Attend meetings and in-service presentations to acquire or convey information related to job functions.
Occasionally cover classes when a regular classroom teacher is absent.
Perform other assigned duties.