Athletic Director @ Forestview High Collegiate Prep Academy

Gaston County Schools•Gastonia, NC

About The Position

An interscholastic athletic program remains a key element in the life of a successful comprehensive high school. The Athletic Director provides the energy, leadership, and enthusiasm for this important activity by working with the Coaches, Athletes, Administrators, Teachers, Parents, and Citizens of the community to make things happen for the benefit of Student-Athletes both in schools and in the community. The employee in this position must possess a considerable degree of business expertise to ensure the success of the total program to benefit all student-athletes. The Athletic Director will provide a broader range of athletic programs for boys and girls, and increased accountability in the area of safety, all while working under the pressure of a limited budget. This employee may also fill the position of classroom teacher. The Athletic Director will work on many nighttime activities. The Athletic Director has numerous administrative responsibilities as well as many specific duties.

Requirements

Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up-to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must possess the visual acuity to prepare data, work with record processes, and do extensive reading and research.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership for the athletic department and places it in the proper education perspective.
Assists the principal in securing competent personnel for Athletic Staff.
Prepares and keeps a calendar of school athletic events; communicates this calendar and a list of activities to all facets of the school.
Assigns facilities for all school athletic practices, activities, and community usage.
Attends as many contests, meets, and events as possible.
Transmits all pertinent information for North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and Conferences to Principals and Coaches.
Arranges approved transportation to athletic events.
Resolves conflicts that may develop from time to time within the ranks of the Athletic Department.
Acts as a tournament manager for all league and tournament playoff activities that are assigned to the school.
Establishes procedures for the supervision and use of the Training Room.
Plans, organizes, and supervises all athletic Awards Programs with the cooperation of the Booster Club, Coaches, and other Administrators.
Coordinates with the Maintenance Department the repair and maintenance of varsity athletic fields, track, and gymnasiums, including physical education facilities.
Coordinates the organization and operation of the press boxes.
Attends and serves as school liaison at athletic Booster Club meetings.
Assists the Administration in the preparation and distribution of complimentary passes for the school.
Coordinates the annual review of the athletic policy and staff handbook.
Evaluates the program, always seeking ways of improving inter-scholastic athletics.
Prepares and obtains signed game contracts, if appropriate.
Examines all equipment and facilities before use.
Keeps informed of the rules and regulations of the total athletic program.
Provides information to County Athletic Director such as payment of Officials, policemen, Coach Salaries, Budget information, and the scheduling of games.
Performs such other duties as the Principal may direct.
Prepares eligibility lists as required by the NCHSAA.
Evaluates each athlete’s grades at the end of each grading period.
Secures parents’ consent cards, physical history, and insurance forms from all participants.
Informs coaches of all conference rules and regulations.
Establishes award policies with each specific coach.
Enforces all State Association rules and regulations.
Prepares all reports to State and Conference Associations within the proper time limits.
Prepares entry list for tournaments and meets.
Supervises and observes coaching.
Maintains proper rapport with Coaches.
Provides a system for the evaluation and professional growth of coaches.
Secures physicians for physical examination of all athletes.
Prepares fields for play.
Secures all needed personnel for the operation of the Athletic Program including the following.
Coordinates and supervises all special events related to the Athletic Program including the following.
Develops the operational budget and financial procedures to include the following.
Procures and care of equipment
Serves as the school representative for the following.
Develops community relations.
Implements prudent legal/ethical procedures.