Athletic Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Tennessee teaching license preferred
• Current first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate
• Clear and valid Tennessee commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements (optional)
• Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) and Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association (TMSAA) rules
• Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical (if bus driving duties are required)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• 1 years of experience as coach or participant in sport assigned

Responsibilities

• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.
• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
• Work with other members of school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Model performance criteria and physical movements required for successful student performance of sport.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Work with the athletic director to schedule competitions and plan season activities including practices, special events, and tournaments.
• Coordinate with the transportation department for travel arrangements to out-of-town events.
• Ensure compliance with all TSSAA and TMSAA rules.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the coaching program and make changes based on findings.
• Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports both at-home and on out-of-town trips.
• Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Encourage, by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all budgets, reports, records, and other documents required.
• Initiate and approve purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.
• Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment and maintain a current inventory of all equipment and fixed assets within the program.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the school principal.
• Assign and oversee completion of the work of assistant coaches and student athletic assistants.