Middle School Athletic Director (MMS)

West Virginia K-12 Jobs • Buckeye, WV

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School Athletic Director is responsible for providing leadership, organization, supervision, and oversight of the school's interscholastic athletic programs. Under the direction of the Principal, the Athletic Director coordinates athletic activities; supports coaches, student-athletes, and families; ensures compliance with West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) regulations and county policies; and promotes a safe, positive, and educational athletic environment. The Athletic Director serves as the primary liaison among the school, coaches, student-athletes, parents, community members, and the WVSSAC. The Athletic Director is responsible for coordinating athletic schedules, facilities, transportation, budgets, eligibility requirements, event operations, and extracurricular activities in support of the educational mission of Pocahontas County Schools. The Athletic Director is expected to provide visionary leadership for the continued development and expansion of middle school athletic opportunities, with the goal of increasing student participation, enhancing student experiences, and strengthening athletic programs across Pocahontas County Schools. Athletic Directors assigned to the county's middle schools shall collaborate in the planning, coordination, and administration of countywide middle school athletic activities, including middle school football contests, schedules, and related events. The Athletic Director performs duties consistent with the expectations of Pocahontas County Schools, WVSSAC regulations, West Virginia Board of Education policies, and Pocahontas County Board of Education policies.

Requirements

• WV Professional Teaching Certificate
• Demonstrated knowledge of WVSSAC regulations, athletic administration, event management, and student-athlete eligibility requirements.
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-10.

Nice To Haves

• WV Administrative Certificate preferred but not required.
• Regular Professional Pocahontas County Schools Employees Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and oversight for the school's athletic programs and works to promote student participation, achievement, sportsmanship, and school pride.
• Coordinates and administers all aspects of middle school athletic activities and extracurricular athletic programs.
• Develops athletic schedules in cooperation with school administrators, coaches, officials, and competing schools.
• Organizes and supervises athletic contests, practices, tournaments, awards programs, banquets, and other athletic activities and special events.
• Collaborates with the other middle school Athletic Director in the planning, scheduling, and administration of countywide athletic programs, including middle school football.
• Works collaboratively with school administrators, coaches, students, families, and community stakeholders to identify opportunities for growth and expansion of middle school athletic programs.
• Develops recommendations for new athletic opportunities, increased student participation, improved program offerings, and long-term program sustainability.
• Serves as the primary school liaison with the WVSSAC, athletic conferences, member schools, and community stakeholders.
• Works cooperatively with the Athletic Director from the other middle school to coordinate and oversee the countywide middle school football program.
• Assists in the planning, organization, scheduling, and administration of middle school football activities, practices, contests, and special events.
• Collaborates with coaches, school administrators, transportation staff, officials, and opposing schools to ensure efficient scheduling and operation of football contests.
• Assists in coordinating game management responsibilities, including officials, security, medical coverage, event personnel, equipment needs, and facility readiness for football contests.
• Works collaboratively to evaluate and improve the middle school football program, identify growth opportunities, increase student participation, and promote a positive experience for student-athletes.
• Communicates regularly with coaches, administrators, families, and community stakeholders regarding football schedules, program expectations, and operational matters.
• Assists in ensuring compliance with WVSSAC regulations, county policies, and established safety protocols related to middle school football participation and competition.
• Works with school administrators and coaching staffs to promote consistency, cooperation, and long-term growth of the county's middle school football program.
• Verifies and monitors student-athlete eligibility requirements in accordance with WVSSAC regulations and county policy.
• Ensures completion and maintenance of required athletic participation forms, physical examinations, insurance documentation, eligibility records, and WVSSAC paperwork.
• Promotes sportsmanship, citizenship, leadership, academic achievement, and positive conduct among student-athletes.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, and WVSSAC requirements governing athletic programs.
• Assists in addressing student, parent, and community concerns related to athletic participation and activities.
• Provides guidance, leadership, and support to coaching staff.
• Supervises coaching personnel to ensure compliance with WVSSAC regulations, board policies, and school procedures, and to promote safe and effective athletic programs.
• Individuals holding a valid West Virginia Administrative Certificate may assist with or conduct evaluations of coaching personnel in accordance with county policy and under the direction of the Principal.
• Monitors athletic programs to ensure safe practices, proper supervision, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Assists the Principal with identifying coaching vacancies and making recommendations regarding coaching appointments.
• Conducts meetings with coaches as needed to communicate expectations, policy updates, procedures, and program goals.
• Coordinates game management activities and oversees home athletic contests and events.
• Arranges for officials, security personnel, medical coverage, ticket workers, announcers, scorekeepers, timers, chain crews, and other event support personnel.
• Supervises ticket sales and event operations and ensures proper handling and accountability of athletic funds.
• Arranges transportation for athletic teams and activities.
• Communicates schedule changes, cancellations, postponements, and emergency information to affected parties in a timely manner.
• Assists with the administration of conference, sectional, regional, and WVSSAC-sponsored events as assigned.
• Oversees concession stand operations for athletic events, including scheduling workers, maintaining appropriate inventory and supplies, ensuring proper food safety and cleanliness standards, and supporting efficient event operations.
• Coordinates the use of athletic facilities, fields, gymnasiums, and practice areas.
• Monitors facilities and activities to ensure safe conditions for student-athletes, spectators, and staff.
• Recommends facility improvements and coordinates maintenance requests and repairs.
• Oversees inventory, storage, distribution, replacement, and care of athletic equipment and supplies.
• Assists coaches in implementing safety procedures and risk management practices.
• Assists with the preparation and administration of athletic budgets.
• Oversees the requisition and purchasing of athletic supplies and equipment.
• Monitors athletic accounts, expenditures, and fundraising activities in accordance with county procedures.
• Ensures proper handling, documentation, reporting, and accountability of athletic funds.
• Supervises concession stand financial operations, including inventory management, cash handling procedures, revenue reporting, deposits, and compliance with county financial procedures.
• Collaborates with school personnel regarding fundraising activities that support athletic programs.
• Promotes positive relationships among students, families, staff, community members, and athletic stakeholders.
• Communicates athletic schedules, accomplishments, program information, and event details to students, parents, staff, media, and the community.
• Fosters positive school-community relations and promotes support for athletic programs.
• Demonstrates professionalism through reliability, ethical conduct, confidentiality, punctuality, preparedness, and sound judgment.
• Adheres to WVSSAC regulations, West Virginia Board of Education policies, county policies, and school procedures.
• Participates in professional development activities to maintain knowledge of athletic administration, safety requirements, and WVSSAC regulations.
• Meets regularly with the Principal regarding athletic operations, concerns, and program development.
• Attends and supervises home athletic contests and other events as assigned.
• Attends away contests as directed by the Principal.
• Carries out other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Principal, Superintendent, or designee in support of the educational mission of Pocahontas County Schools.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED