Student Activities Director - Atlee High School

Hanover County Public Schools•Mechanicsville, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides administrative direction and oversight for all high school sports and activities programs. Responsible for ensuring compliance with all state, federal, and divisional athletics regulations, administering departmental funds and accounts in a fiscally responsible manner and sustaining a culture of sportsmanship, professionalism and respect at all levels.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of high school athletic programs and principles of scholastic athletic management
Exceptional verbal, written, and technical communication skills
Excellent knowledge of the processes related to effective teaching and learning
Strong supervisory and decision-making skills
Must possess the professional and personal characteristics necessary for working with athletes, coaches, school personnel and the community
Ability to manage crises situations effectively
Familiarity and proficiency using and managing Microsoft office products (i.e., internet explorer, outlook, word, etc.)
Bachelor’s degree
Valid Va. Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree with emphasis in Sports Management
Teaching experience
Coaching an athletic team

Responsibilities

Create an atmosphere of exemplary sportsmanship and respect
Represent the school at athletic meetings (VHSL, District, Conference, Regional, State and athletic conferences and workshops)
Review the Master Eligibility List (MEL's) of all interscholastic programs to compliance with VHSL eligibility
Responsible for compliance with all rules and regulations of the school, VHSL, District, Conference and Region
Coordinate monthly and yearly athletic and school activities to the school calendar
Responsible for maintenance of the buildings and grounds in athletic areas
Provide adequate facilities for visiting teams and officials
Develop effective relations and be a constructive liaison with outside groups, such as Booster Associations
Manage school’s electronic message board and marquee
Prepare and update athletic handbook
Supervise ticket sales, part-time workers, officials, security personnel, and financial expenses for all home activities
Complete necessary paperwork for stipends for coaches, sponsor(s) and support personnel
Responsible for safety provisions in all sport for both participants and spectators and provide a periodic check of all facilities for safety and suitability
Recommend and manage athletic budget
Responsible for the proper handling of all athletic funds, to include annual budgets, audits and proper bookkeeping
Coordinate use of facilities / completes facilities reports
Schedule and monitor school pep rallies
Coordinate practice facilities and establish reasonable limits for practice time
Make necessary arrangements for transporting participants to scheduled athletic events
Maintain a systematic inventory and accounting of equipment for all sports
Assist in recruiting and staff athletic personnel
Assist the principal with the periodic evaluation of the school's athletic program, facilities and individual coach's performance
Work with custodial staff to provide for the appropriate coverage for all events scheduled in the school
Communicate with local official organizations for school athletic events (i.e. law enforcement agencies)
Coordinate and supervise fund-raising activities for athletic teams, as well as activity/extra-curricular activities
Establish a positive means of communicating to parents in the event of game/practice cancellations, rescheduled dates, etc.
Monitor distribution of keys to athletic areas
Coordinate athletic award programs / activities with coaches
Performs related work as assigned