Director of Athletics 1.0 FTE
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JOB DESCRIPTIONDirector of Athletics
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.
Director of Athletics
Job Class Code: 8111
Position Type: Salaried
Job Type: Administrative Classified
Pay Grade: Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels
Administrative additive level: 6
Reports To: Superintendents Designee
Supervises: N/A
JOB SUMMARY
Provides leadership and general oversight of the districts and athletic programs and activities. Monitors rules and regulations of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association and the Fayette County Board of Education.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Supervise the coordination and assist in the evaluation of middle and high school athletics and activities to ensure a high quality program.
- Respond in a timely manner to parent/community questions and concerns.
- Create and develop an athletics and activities promotional calendar to improve awareness amongst students staff and the community.
- Facilitate middle and high school athletic directors meetings to ensure continuity of program communication and coordination of events.
- Coordinate and develop indistrict professional development programs for district coaches.
- Assist schools in the evaluation of their athletic programs.
- Assist with hiring supervision and evaluation of middle and high school athletic/activities directors and head coaches.
- Serve as the district level Title IX specialist as it relates to athletics and oversee Title IX compliance issues reports and concerns.
- Promote effective communication between the schools and the community to create positive support understanding and participation for continued program involvement.
- Work cooperatively with the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) and serve as a Liaison between district member schools and KHSAA.
- Investigate all allegations of infractions and make recommendations for appropriate resolutions or corrective action.
- Provide leadership and oversight to school level athletic directors and middle school athletic representatives.
- Facilitate training for booster clubs in Fayette County Public Schools Policies and Procedures and the States Redbook (financial guidebook).
- Assist school level athletic directors with scheduling and planning between schools and levels (middle and high) and districtwide athletic events.
- Oversee the collection of financial information from booster clubs.
- Work with/oversee school level athletic directors and the Athletic Council (for middle school sports) to assure compliance with Kentucky High School Athletic Associations rules and regulations and Fayette County Board of Education policies.
- Participate as a member of the inclement weather team as it relate to athletics.
- Maintain an effective bidding procedure for athletic services and equipment.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular attendance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree (required)
- Masters degree (preferred)
- Kentucky certification in administration and/or supervision and/or approved equivalent (preferred)
- Experience in the area of intramurals human relations and athletics.
- Successful supervisory experience in student activities.
- Demonstrated ability to work with principals athletic directors game officials community organizations and booster clubs.
- Ability to organize and manage programs/activities as an integral part of the total educational program of the district
- Three (3) years successful experience as an athletic director (preferred)
Licenses or Certifications:
- Valid Kentucky teaching certification (preferred)
- Kentucky certification in administration and/or supervision and/or approved equivalent (preferred)
- NIAAA Certified Athletic Administrator (preferred)
Special Requirements:
N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Work is performed while standing sitting and/or walking.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech vision and hearing.
- Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- Requires bending squatting crawling climbing reaching.
- Requires the ability to lift carry push or pull light weights up to 30 pounds.
Job Description Creation Date:
Revision Date:
07/2012
01/2025
05/2025
The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment retention promotion demotion transfer or dismissal because of race color religion sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity) genetic information national or ethnic origin political affiliation age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
