ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, GRADES 5-12

PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The Athletic Director provides overall leadership and Catholic Mission-directedness of the interscholastic athletics program of St. John Paul II School.

ACCOUNTABILITY:
? Appointed by and reports directly to the President.
? Accountable to and works in conjunction with both Principals

SUPERVISES:
? Assistant Athletic Director
? Coaching Staff
? Athletic Trainer
? Student-athletes

STATUS:
? Full-time position

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Promote and endorse the “Play Like a Champion Today” program with the school community
• Supervise all head coaches providing direction and advice.
• Research and prepare for approval of all athletic purchases.
• Track and maintain athletic budgets with the school Business Manager
• Secure and process short and long-term contracts and agreements.
• Process official’s pay requests.
• Provide first-line intervention with coaches, student-athletes, parents of athletes, and spectators.
• Encourage and instruct student-athletes, students, and fans in good sportsmanship.
• Plan athletic programs for the year in relation to MIAA regulations and school's annual calendar.
• Approve coaches’ scheduling of athletic events and practices
• Participate with other league athletic directors in planning, coordinating, and implementing league games, events, and activities.
• Ensure that all athletic events are on the school master calendar.
• Coordinate athletic travel, including travel dates, numbers for travel, departure and return times.
• Recommend coaches for hire.
• Assist in hiring paper paperwork for the coaching staff.
• Assist head coaches in the selection of assistant coaches and volunteers.
• Provide for orientation, direction, and training of coaches.
• Compile, verify, and send all MIAA reports.
• Remain current on all rule and eligibility changes within MIAA and leagues and keep all coaches informed.
• Maintain files of student-athlete records, such as physical examination forms, rosters, eligibility forms, accomplishments, and awards.
• Compile seasonal records and information for historical archives.
• Plan and oversee year-end awards events.
• Plan and provide for all officials for high school athletic events. Process payments for such.
• Schedule practice and competition facilities.
• Maintain athletic equipment and recommend purchase and replacements.
• In collaboration with head coaches, provide a yearly program budget.
• Arrange gate attendants, and manage and deposit gate money with the business office.
• With the President and the Advancement Director to develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy including a booster club, local business advertising, fundraising, and overall branding.
• Oversee state tournament budget, monies, and arrangements.
• Serve as the athletics spokesperson.
• Attend athletic directors' meetings.
• Provide for site management of all home athletic events.
• Coordinate and assist visiting teams and arrange for needed services.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Willingness and ability to work as part of a community committed to the Roman Catholic Church and its values.
• Ability to work and cooperate with other staff members, parents, and students.
• Must possess administrative skills and outstanding leadership skills
• Must be self-motivated and well-organized.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Experienced in the areas of athletics, scheduling, and coaching.
• Ability to demonstrate courtesy and professionalism in all interactions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.