Athletic Director

Deer Park School District•Deer Park, WA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic/Activities Director provides leadership, coordination, and oversight for the district's interscholastic athletic programs and Associated Student Body (ASB) activities. The position ensures compliance with district policies, Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) regulations, league requirements, and state laws while promoting positive student experiences through athletics and extracurricular activities. The Athletic/Activities Director works collaboratively with students, staff, families, coaches, advisors, and community members to foster educational excellence, sportsmanship, leadership, and student engagement.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership experience in athletics, activities, education, or a related field.
Experience supervising, mentoring, and evaluating staff.
Knowledge of WIAA rules, regulations, eligibility requirements, and safety standards.
Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, officials, and community members.
Ability to resolve conflicts professionally and collaboratively.
Valid Washington State driver's license.
Knowledge of WIAA regulations and Washington State athletic requirements.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Budget management and financial oversight.
Conflict resolution and problem-solving.
Effective communication and public relations.
Staff supervision and evaluation.
Event planning, supervision, and coordination.
Recordkeeping and data management.

Nice To Haves

Successful coaching or athletic program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Recommend selection of, as well as supervise and evaluate coaches
Plan and coordinate induction for coaches, planning and implementing staff development and the creation/updating of a handbook and coach code of conduct.
Establish clear expectations for staff, students, and teams.
Ensure games & school-sponsored competition have adequate supervision and coordinate all aspects of scheduling (buses, referees, etc.)
Ensure that coaches have current certification as needed and help coordinate classes and clinics to keep skills requirements updated
Monitor student eligibility.
Work with staff, students, and parents to resolve extra-curricular issues.
Inventory, purchasing, gate receipts, ASB monies, district monies, monitoring all accounts, P.O.’s in compliance with Washington Athletic Directors Code requirements.
Tracks and manages inventory of supplies, needs, and purchases.
Oversee care and custody of all athletic facilities, and conduct regular inspections/evaluation to determine facility needs.
Participate in development of master plan for district use.
Work with coaches to adequately provide, inventory, and inspect equipment and supplies regularly and make all purchases with appropriate fiscal approvals
Maintain a presence at home athletic events and work with principals and assistant principals to address discipline concerns
Work with staff, students, and parents to resolve extra-curricular issues or conflicts
Serve as athletic liaison with the school board in collaboration with the superintendent and submit travel requests for athletics and activities to the board in a timely manner
Attend league and regional meetings and represent interests of the district, middle and high school athletics in general
Reserve buses for all contests and assist coaches in preparing schedules and arrangements regarding transportation, meals and lodging
Arrange for officials for all contests
Develop the master schedule of all athletic events
Ensure that all rules, regulations, directives and safety protocols set forth by the WIAA and district policy are strictly followed.
Coordinate and guide applicable support staff to maintain eligibility lists, records for student physicals, and reports of accidents
Serve as the District's Title IX Compliance Officer and will complete required trainings associated with this role.
Serve as the primary contact for athletic concerns.
Work collaboratively with students, parents, coaches, staff, and community members to resolve concerns.
Promote positive communication throughout the athletic program.
Support community involvement in district athletics.
Represent the district professionally at athletic events and meetings.
Provide lunch supervision as available.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervise Associated Student Body (ASB) clubs and advisors.
Coordinate student leadership activities.
Assist advisors in planning school activities and events.
Develop and monitor ASB budgets in collaboration with the ASB Advisor.
Review and approve fundraising requests in accordance with district policy.
Coordinate assemblies and school-wide activities.
Assist with dances, ceremonies, and special events.
Promote student participation and leadership opportunities.
Ensure compliance with ASB accounting procedures and district policies.