Middle School Athletic Facilitator

Norwich Public Schools•Norwich, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as an Athletic Facilitator for Middle Schools, specifically at Kelly Middle School and Teachers’ Memorial Middle School. The role involves assisting the Coordinator of Strategic Initiatives and Building Principals in the overall management of the Norwich School District Interscholastic Athletic Program and acting as the primary contact within their assigned middle school. Due to the nature of the job, functions will need to be carried out before school, after school, and on weekends as needed. The position reports to the Coordinator of Strategic Initiatives and Building Principal(s).

Requirements

Successful supervisory experience required.
Familiarity with CIAC guidelines.
Familiarity with coaching training practices.
Coaching certification required.
Understanding of middle school athletic operations.
CPR/First Aid Certified.
Ability to actively demonstrate athletic techniques and drills.
Must be able to stand, walk, run, and move quickly across athletic fields or courts for extended periods (up to several hours).
Must be able to lift, carry, and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching overhead and to the ground.
Must be able to observe student performance at varying distances and in varying lighting and weather conditions.
Ability to project voice and communicate effectively over noise and across distances.
Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain).
May be required to travel with teams to and from athletic events, including evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Successful experience managing or directing the athletic programs of a school district preferred.
Coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting in supervising the Middle Schools athletic programs in coordination with the Principal, The Coordinator of Strategic Initiatives and others.
Recommending changes to policies and procedures relating to the athletic programs.
Assisting in the development of an annual budget forecast for the upcoming year(s).
Assisting in the development of the interscholastic athletic schedules and official schedules for all contests.
Coordinating transportation for all athletic contests.
Supervising and supporting the athletic coaches.
Monitoring the district’s adherence to the Athletic Code of Conduct.
Scheduling the supervision and support of all contests.
Ensuring that all applicable laws and regulations relating to athletics are applied and followed, including Title IX and other federal laws and regulations, state laws and regulations.
Creating materials to publicize athletic and sporting events for the purpose of disseminating information and fostering enhanced awareness among students, staff, and the community in recognizing and supporting the school's athletic programs and attending events.
Working with the Coordinator of Strategic Initiatives and the Communications & Family Engagement Coordinator for distribution of information to NPS Website and through other communication platforms.
Maintaining records and documents as required and necessary to ensure proper documentation of athletic program activities, events, participation, and related information for the purpose of complying with school policies as well as applicable laws and regulations.
Distributing and collecting information related to program registrations for athletes.
Carrying out all other duties assigned by the Coordinator of Strategic Initiatives and Building Principals.