Primary Purpose:

Coordinate and manage the overall program of extracurricular and intramural athletics for the district. Work to provide each student with opportunity to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity and ensure compliance with all state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and local requirements.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education/Certification:

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Administration certification

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program

Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing athletics

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Ability to manage budget and personnel and coordinate district function

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Minimum Experience:

Three years successful administrative and coaching experience

Three years head coaching experience

Three years campus administration experience (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Planning

1. Direct and manage district’s athletic program and facilities.
2. Establish physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation in each sport, and verify each athlete’s eligibility.
3. Coordinate the over all management of district-wide admissions and the district’s student transfer policies and procedures.
4. Maintain an active program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development.

5. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge athletic program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.

6. Plan necessary time, resources, and materials to support accomplishment of department goals.

Athletic Events

1. Prepare and approve all interscholastic game schedules. 
2. Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town athletic events. 
3. Manage district athletic operations by directing ticket sales, employing game officials, and ensuring preparation of facilities.  
4. Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all athletic equipment. 
5. Coordinate the use of all athletic facilities by non-school groups. 
6. Plan, organize, and supervise all athletic awards programs.

Student Management

1. Implement district student-management policies, communicate expected student behavior related to athletics, and ensure enforcement of student discipline in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook. 
2. Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences on vital issues with parents, students, and teachers. 
3. Oversee district nursing staff and provide resource support in the budget process, along with district and campus support for nursing and health initiatives. 
4. Facilitate the district’s Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC Committee) as required in statute to provide and educational focus on all health related topics in support of student health and well-being. 
5. Oversee Nursing Staff, Off-Campus PE, Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) 
6. Act as Liaison with campuses and nursing programs (i.e. flu vaccine, district health and wellness challenges, cardiovascular screening). 
7. Assist in the coordination of health related services for workers, school, and community.

Policy, Reports, and Law

1. Implement the policies established by federal law, state law, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and local board policy in area of athletics. 
2. Compile, maintain, file, and present all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

Budget and Inventory

1. Administer the athletic, admissions, student transfers, driver’s education, and nursing budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and that funds are managed prudently. 
2. Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs. 
3. Initiate purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.
4. Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend disposal and replacement of equipment when necessary. 
5. Approve and forward purchase orders for athletic department to accounting department.

Personnel Management

1. Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions for athletic department. 
2. Recruit, select, train, and supervise all athletic department personnel and make sound recommendations about personnel placement, assignments, retention, discipline, and dismissal. 
3.  Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness. 
4. Develop training options and/or improvement plans for employees to ensure exemplary operation in area of athletics. 

Community Relations

1. Articulate the district’s mission and goals in the area of athletics to community and solicit its support in realizing mission. 
2. Demonstrate awareness of district and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs. 
3. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. 
4. Support athletic booster club activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate the performance of coaches and support staff.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent districtwide and statewide travel

Frequent prolonged and irregular hours

Outdoor exposure to sun, heat, cold and inclement weather