Athletic Director

Summary of Basic Functions & Responsibilities:
Under the supervision and direction of the Tri Jr. Sr. High School Principal, the Athletic Director provides school and community-wide leadership in helping students achieve the fullest benefits from all athletic and related programs, services, and opportunities of the South Henry School Corporation. The Athletic Director will lead in the planning, development, and implementation of the policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to a school site interscholastic sports program; to serve as a resource to administrators and interscholastic sports personnel concerning sports and recreation activities; and to do other related functions as directed.
Applicants for the Athletic Director position may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.
MANAGEMENT OF ATHLETIC EVENTS
Scheduling athletic events within district policies, regulations and guidelines
Supervising athletic events
Managing balanced, competitive, and complete schedules for each sport
Obtaining and managing a signed contract for each event
Canceling and rescheduling events due to weather or other factors
Planning supplemental events such as Senior Nights
Managing set up and tear down each event
Creating and managing individual athlete schedules etc.
Working with Transportation Coordinator to create and manage a transportation schedule
Managing officials for all home events
Arranging for appropriate security at events
Coordinating Awards Programs and Pep Sessions
Attending major away events including state tournament play and most varsity conference play
Supervising athletic trainer schedule
Managing rosters
Creating event programs
Creating and maintaining practice schedules
Insuring compliance with IHSAA rules and regulations
SUPERVISING AND EVALUATING
Works with building administration in conducting annual reviews, hiring, and creating professional development plans for coaching staff members
Conducting meetings keeping coaches current of IHSAA regulations
Managing IHSAA required coach certifications
MAINTAINING BUDGETS
Purchasing uniforms and keeping a uniform purchase schedule
Overseeing purchases of equipment and supplies
Seeking out corporate sponsorships
Managing concession stand: inventory, shopping, stocking, and workers
Submits a year-end financial report on athletic fund to Central office
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Communicating game, practice schedules with parents and community using Eventlink.
Maintains a positive relationship with key stakeholders and works to build strong relationships with parents and community partners.
Creating or maintaining social media relevant to athletics
ATHLETIC ORGANIZATIONS MEMBERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Attending TEC meetings, IHSAA meetings, and IHSAA tournament meetings, advocating for South Henry student athletes
Attending IHSAA AD Workshop
Administering all school district interscholastic policies and procedures as well as the Rules and By-Laws of the Indiana High School Athletic Association.
Completing required TEC and IHSAA rosters and forms per varsity sport
Managing IHSAA Athletic transfers
Completing IHSAA Officials survey
Overseeing completion of IHSAA coachs surveys
STUDENT ATHLETE MANAGEMENT
Maintains a permanent file of medical examinations, insurance forms, records, parent consent forms, insurance payments, emergency treatment forms, etc., for each participating athlete
Managing student academic progress for eligibility
Managing student athletes discipline according to Tri Jr. Sr. High School Athletic Policy
Coordinating and facilitating student athlete leadership councils and events
Maintaining athletic handbook
Managing and assisting with conflict resolution
OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists in the reporting, monitoring, and establishing interventions for student attendance.
Maintains permanent records for each sport, such as wins and losses, outstanding records, letter winners, etc.
Managing and supervising the maintenance, care and improvements of athletic fields and facilities
Working with the Corporation Deputy Treasurer and Business Manager to ensure that recommendations, background checks, purchase orders, ECA contracts, and more are processed in a timely manner.
Assisting with lunch time supervision
Assisting with minor discipline
Leading/representing school in absence of other administration
Other performance responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills:
Principles, goals, and objectives of public education, particularly South Henrys vision of helping students find their Path to Purpose.
Methods, techniques, procedures, and strategies concerning the development and maintenance of an effective interscholastic sports program
Policies, regulations, and procedures pertaining to interscholastic sports and special project activities
Sports interest groups and organizations within the local community
Modern trends pertaining to interscholastic sports processes and activities
Effective written and oral communication using correct English and grammar skills.
Knowledge of budgets and budget management.
Education:
Bachelor's degree required with preference given to the following:
Prior administrative, teaching, or sports management experience
Prior athletic administrative experience
Prior Varsity coaching experience
Possession of the desire to help people learn and grow
Licenses & Certificates:
Requires a valid drivers license.
Requires valid criminal history check and other child safety measures.

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