Athletic Director

Position Type:
Contract/Hourly Employment/Extracurricular Assignment - Professional Personnel

Date Posted:
5/13/2024

Location:
Romney Middle School

Closing Date:
05/21/2024

County:
Hampshire County Schools - website POSITION: Athletic Director
IMMEDIATE
SUPERVISOR: Principal

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT
TERM: Minimum 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-45; extended employment days may be established by HCBOE

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Hampshire County Teacher Salary Schedule,
commensurate with experience and education level plus competitive benefits package
equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and HCBOE Evaluation Policy

JOB SUMMARY: Provide support to administrator to plan the athletic program and supervise all athletic events at the school

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in implementation of all county and school athletic policies and procedures developed for Hampshire County students and staff
• Attend and supervise athletic events as assigned by principal
• Schedule all athletic events that occur for the school's athletic teams
• Provide information regarding required physical examinations to students, and announce dates that community doctors offer exams; Ensure that all athletes have completed physical exams before any practices/before participating in a sport
• Administer athletic insurance program and process all reports and claims in cooperation with the athletic trainer. Ensure that all athletes have insurance.
• Assure that all student athletes maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Establish all requirements for eligibility to participate in athletics as approved by the principal and in accordance with WVSSAC.
• Coordinate transportation for athletic events and practices with the county transportation department
• Coordinate use of and maintenance of all athletic facilities and fields at the school/or used by school's athletes
• Check for safety and health concerns and recommend improvements to principal
• Prepare the athletic fund budget as approved by principal
• Ensure that necessary equipment is purchased within the guidelines of the budget and following purchasing procedures
• Work within guidelines of WVSSAC and coordinate all WVSSAC activities and requests
• Secure registered officials and game helpers as needed. Arrange schedule with game officials and visiting teams
• Oversee athletic program and coordinate staff development and coaching duties for coaching staff.
• Supervise all ticket sales and fundraising activities
• Work with media for publicity of athletic events
• Coordinate sectional tournaments, if applicable
• Arrange lodging for athletes and coaches for overnight trips, if applicable
• Be responsible to administer home games
• Require coaches and players to follow WVSSAC, county, and school policies
• Assure compliance with all Title IX physical education and athletic requirements
• Hold meetings for coaches prior to or at the beginning of each sport season
• Maintain the school athletic rules guide
• Recruit coaches
• Meet professional responsibilities
• Maintain professional work habits and adhere to the Teacher Code of Conduct
• Implement any other programs designated by principal for school improvement
• Include supervisory and/or other duties as assigned by Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade levels, pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate; Meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which effect employee productivity, safety, or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.

---