Athletic Director- Paine Mountain School District (NMHS/WMHS)

JOB SUMMARY:To provide leadership and direction for all athletic programs for the purpose of providing each enrolled student the opportunity to participate in athletic activities that will foster enjoyment physical skills a sense of worth and competence a knowledge and understanding of the pleasures of the sport and the principles of fair play. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Leadership Evaluation and Development Develop and maintain records of evaluation and development system for coaches. Evaluate head coaches administrative assistant and athletic trainer annually. Supervise head coaches in evaluation of assistants and/or lower level coaches and volunteers. Event administration Provide and oversee personnel: site administrator timers scorers announcer security ticket takers crowd control parking attendants police and security. Oversee facility setup and breakdown. Prepare rosters announcements music and intermission activities. Provide suitable crowd control with emphasis on positive Hiring evaluation and dismissal of coaches (head assistant varsity junior varsity freshman and volunteer) Issue and maintain records of contracts Appoint student activities advisors: issue and maintain records of contracts. Hire event personnel (scoreboard announcer and police etc.) as needed. Maintain valid coach certification. Arrange for and administer Bloodborne Pathogens training for all coaching staff consistent with CVSU policy and Federal OSHA regulations. Distribute and review the coaches guide with all the coaches and enforce compliance with such. Inform coaches of professional development RelationsAnnual preseason parent/athlete meetingsPrepare and present athletic department presentation at school report nightCommunicates/collaborates effectively with parent concerns by phone and/or in writingPrepare maintain publicize and distribute Athletic/Activities Digest. Communicate with the media regarding appropriate publicity for athletic teams. Vermont Principals Association Host VPA events as needed and appropriateOversee adherence to all VPA regulationsComplete VPA applications surveys and questionnaires as required Prepare VPA playoff applications for all sports Complete required paperwork for exchange students and homeschoolers Complete annual participation summary VSADA (Vermont State Athletic Directors Association)Management CommunicationFrequent email telephone and personal contact with the main office other schools VPA coaches students teachers maintenance dept. officials parents principal/administration superintendent human resources school board event personnel photographers and media. Equipment Supervise all ordering maintenance distribution collection and storage of athletic equipment. Maintain accurate inventory of uniforms and equipment. Facility maintenance and preparationWork with maintenance to maintain safe clean professional facilities (fields gymnasium track tennis courts locker rooms wrestling room weight room training room laundry room and storage areas) including mowing lining cleaning repairs and construction. Arrange for periodic treatment of athletic fields including seeding fertilizing weed control and sod. Maintain and periodically evaluate and/or repair athletic facility scoreboards. Coordinate along with maintenance department indoor and outdoor facility rentals by nonschool organizations and use by school Procure officials for home events via commissioner assigners or independently. Pay officials. Inform officials regarding event rescheduling. Scheduling Schedule all interscholastic athletic contests. Attend 3 annual NVAC scheduling meetings. Publish and disseminate schedules including posters and schedule cards. Schedule use of gymnasium athletic fields cafeteria auditorium weight room wrestling room and classrooms during nonschool hours. Oversee scheduling of fundraisers for athletics student activities and Boosters. Transportation Arrange and schedule transportation for all away contests. This can include school buses vans and cars. Sign student/parent notes when students travel by car. Website Develop and maintain athletics and student activities web pages. Yearbook photographs Provide for photographing of all athletic teams captains and coaches. Provide identification of photographs. Curriculum Instruction and Assessment Academic EligibilityDevelop and publicize academic eligibility policy for athletics and student activities. Check participants eligibility each marking period. Communicate with students parents coaches and advisors as needed regarding violation of academic eligibility policy. Maintain current and accurate eligibility rosters for each sport and Supervise advisors of student activities: select advisors advise board as to position on stipend scale and administer contracts. Add and drop activities based on student interest and/or resource availability. Athletic Training Rules Develop publicize and periodically review athletic training rules for athletics and student students and/or parents regarding violations. Investigate violations: including working with police coaches students administrators and parents. Enforce rules consistently. Meet with parents to hear questions comments and criticisms. Attendance Develop maintain and enforce attendance policy for students in sports and activities AwardsProvide athletic letters pins and certificates to participants. Oversee head coaches in establishing appropriate letter award policies by sport. Prepare awards. Honors Night manage coaches meetings to select award winners present awards to winners. Nominate students for appropriate league NVAC state regional and national awards. Nominate and recognize coaches for awards. Philosophy and objectives Develop maintain and communicate athletic program philosophy and objectives Student RecordsMaintain accurate student records regarding participation in sports and activities. Work with IT dept. to generate necessary SASI reports. Budget ManagementFundraising Oversee and schedule fundraising for sports and activities. Maintain accurate records and appropriate spending of fundraised athletic team budgets in conjunction with head coaches and administrative assistants. Prepare athletic department budget based on needs and available resources. Submit budget to the Principal. Make cuts and changes to the budget as required. Maintain accurate records of all income and expenditures. Transfer funds within budget as needed and PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the hiring/firing supervision and evaluations of all athletic department personnel Athletic Trainer all coaches (head assistant varsity junior varsity freshman and volunteer).PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS:Interpersonal Skills. Effectively works with others including those with opinions or beliefs different from their own. Interacts with others in a friendly tactful and positive manner. Treats others with dignity and respect. Builds constructive and supportive relationships with peers. Helps to create an inclusive work environment. Attempts to understand others points of view and is open to new ideas. Team Player. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively as part of a team. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers subordinates supervisors parents and outside Skills. Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent accuracy & attention to High degree of personal adaptability and flexibility; open to and embraces change towards the improvement of the systems. Open to new ideas and tasks without resistance; able to deal with new situations well. Versatile and capable of handling diverse assignments. Able to effectively accept constructive Has a personal drive to succeed. Proven ability to work effectively without specific direction and with minimal supervision. Driven to identify and implement improvements to systems and practices to increase efficiency and Maturity: Able to effectively handle conflict and stress; able to remain calm and professional when challenged or when others Friendly helpful and positive disposition; presents a professional image; patient and understanding; takes pride and personal ownership in work; responsive to the needs of others; enthusiastic; good sense of humor; positive outlook and able to see the good in every situation; honest and direct; Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time; commits to working overtime when needed to meet deadlines. Follows established leave requesting and reporting Solving Skills: Approaches problems in a positive manner. Views impediments as solvable challenges. Able to identify practical solutions to problems. Able to resolve issues in a fair equitable and timely Support: Follows district policies and procedures rules of conduct and behavior expectations. Promotes/presents a positive image of the school/: Follows instructions and responds to management direction; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Takes responsibility for own actions. Completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan. Follow through on Knowledge: Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding in the areas of responsibility. Acquires needed skills and knowledge with little reluctance continuing to grow knowledge base to remain current with new developments and industry best : To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in addition to the following: Education and Experience: Must hold a bachelors degree or its equivalent in education or other appropriate discipline such as but not limited to: athletic training physical education exercise physiology health or other related fields plus 3 years of relevant experience preferred. Certifications and Licenses: NFHS Coaching Certification Valid Vermont Professional Educators License (Level II preferred) with a Supervisor or Principal endorsement preferred. Valid Vermont drivers license preferred. Language Skills: Ability to read analyze and interpret common technical journals financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees students regulatory agencies or members of the school community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to administrators public groups and school boards. Mathematical/Reasoning Skills: Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Computer Skills and Experience: Ability to learn and utilize Microsoft Office Google Suite (email calendar docs sheets) grading student information assessment systems and new software programs as systems upgrade. Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to effectively efficiently and regularly communicate and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals including students peers subordinates supervisors parents and representatives of outside organizations. Ability to effectively resolve conflicts and handle stress. Have demonstrated experience successfully supporting diverse students including students of color English Language Learners and LGBTQ students. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above in addition to the following: Under most circumstances while performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and sit. The employee is regularly required to see talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb steps; stoop kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift carry move and/or restrain schoolaged students. Employees are regularly required to handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. WORKING CONDITIONS: While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Central Vermont Supervisory Union is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identify sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity organization is committed to building a diverse team that represents the students we serve. We welcome applications from people of color people from the LGBTQ community and individuals with : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

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