Director I, Athletics and Safety, Job 26-0026 DO

Mukilteo School District•Everett, WA

23h

About The Position

The Director of Athletics and Safety serves as the district’s chief administrator for comprehensive athletic programs and all safety and security operations. This position requires an exceptional leader who can simultaneously manage complex athletic operations while ensuring the safety and security of all students, staff and facilities across the district.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Regulations related to assigned programs and responsibilities.
Skills in: Fiscal management and program compliance.
Program leadership.
Effective decision making and group facilitation.
Time management, prioritizing, and organization.
Conflict resolution and problem solving.
Respectful interpersonal relations.
Collaboration and trust building.
Ability to: Systemically focus and align various initiatives, strategies, and resources.
Negotiate issues and parties to meet district requirements and needs.
Work effectively with a diverse group of people under a variety of circumstances.
Adapt to changing work priorities.
Effectively manage available fiscal and personnel resources to meet organization goals and needs.
Make decisions and resolve complex issues in a timely manner.
Build an environment of trust, teamwork, and effective communication.
Strengthen job-related competencies.
Communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with diverse people, including racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.
Demonstrate cultural competencies and respect and value for all cultural heritages.
Understand and embrace concepts of institutional and structural racism and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
Incorporate the perspectives of multiple communities in the consideration of impacts and decisions.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Education, Juvenile Justice, Law Enforcement, Law, Public Administration, Social Science, Emergency Management, or other applicable fields. Additional qualifying experience and certification may substitute for the educational requirement.
Three (3) years of increasingly successful experience in safety program management, crisis intervention, security management, education administration, or other applicable fields.
Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of current insurance.
First Aid/CPR and AED certification, or willingness to obtain.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years Athletic Director experience
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Three (3) years’ experience in overseeing safety and security for large, multi-facility organization, preferably in a K-12 educational setting.
Valid Washington State teaching certificate or professional safety certification

Responsibilities

Lead the District Athletic Program including policy update and communication, employee training, and compliance with WIAA regulations.
Perform personnel functions (hire, evaluate, supervise, develop) for the purpose of enhancing productivity of personnel and achievement of district goals.
Coordinates WIAA certification and eligibility program.
Schedules athletic events, activities, and maintains athletic calendar.
Supports arrangement of transportation, officials and event workers.
Supervises games and ensures compliance for health, safety and conduct regulations for participants.
Required supervision at district athletic events outside the regular workday.
Coordinate all facility needs used for Goddard Stadium including equipment and facility needs for games played at the stadium.
Coordinate First Aid/CPR/AED classes offered within the district.
Serve as a member of the MECU Negotiations team.
Serve as the District Hearing Officer and Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) Officer.
Manages the district’s safety & security program to ensure the highest degree of safety of students, staff, and the community in and around district facilities.
Plans and provides staff training in areas of emergency preparedness, security, and safety subjects.
Supports development of site-specific emergency plans in collaboration with building administrators.
Coordinates annual updates of the Emergency Operations Plan for each location.
Ensures all schools meet state requirements for emergency drills.
Maintains professional relationship with local fire, police, and emergency management or first responder agencies.
Serves as initial point of contact and liaison with related agencies.
Responds to district emergencies outside the regular workday, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Assists in incident investigation as necessary.
Ensures district compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws as well as district policy and procedures.
Serve as District Lead on multi-disciplinary threat assessments, which include leading Level 2 District threat Assessments when necessary.
Provide training and updated materials for schools.
Leads district safety committee
Oversee the School Resource Officer (SRO) and building security programs.
Coordinates with school administrators and appropriate municipalities or government agencies regarding SRO assignments and services.
Oversee hazardous materials compliance and chemical hygiene officers.
Hires, supervises, and evaluates assigned safety and security staff.
Perform other duties of similar scope and function.
Maintain consistent attendance and confirm regular work hours specified under contract.