Athletic Director

Job Title: Athletic Director

Athletic Director will provide administrative leadership in planning, implementing, coordinating, and overseeing school-level athletic directors and athletic programs for middle and high schools in Newton County Schools. The successful candidate will have a strong background in education, sports management, or a related field, and will be eligible for GaPSC certification upon employment.

Responsibilities:

• Organize meetings with school-level Athletic Directors to ensure knowledge of and compliance with district, state, and national practices, procedures, and regulations.
• Attend national, state, and local conferences to share and receive best practices regarding youth sports/athletics.
• Assist in the vetting and purchasing of vendor products and platforms used by district and school-level athletic departments.
• Responsible for ensuring all school-level Athletic Directors have Emergency Action Plans for various athletic facilities.
• Provide for and encourage opportunities for school-level athletic directors and coaches to participate in clinics, workshops, staff development, and state and national conferences to share best practices.
• Maintain records of coaching assignments for supplements for assigned schools.
• Coordinate scheduling and administration of events/activities, including regular season and playoff tournament officials.
• Review and approve all transportation requests for athletic competitions.
• Attend games and athletic functions as a member of Newton County Schools.
• Coordinate events at NCS-owned facilities, including stadiums.
• Prepare reports as required by the supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with district policies, state athletic association rules, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff to ensure facilities, including fields, gyms, and locker rooms meet safety and operational standards.
• Manage facility rental agreements with external organizations.
• Collaborate with school administrators, parent groups, and community organizations to promote athletics within the district.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in education, sports management, or a related field.
• Eligible for GaPSC certification upon employment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• 5 years of successful experience as a coach/educator required.
• 5 years of school/district level athletic responsibilities at the secondary level is preferred.
• Consideration will also be given to individuals with post-secondary coaching and athletic administration experience at the collegiate level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of Georgia High School Association (GHSA) rules and Title IX.
• Demonstration of strong leadership skills to work as part of an administrative team.
• Able to promote and support student activities as well as staff needs.
• Possess problem-solving skills to support school-level athletic administrators, coaches, and students' success.
• Able to show service-related people skills.
• Verbal and communication skills.
• Organizational skills to balance the demands of a multi-tasking position.
• Technology skills in the areas of office software, student database systems, and office equipment operation.