Athletic Director - DHS
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We are DeKalb!
DeKalb County Central United School District is committed to preparing students today for the world of tomorrow. Our mission is to develop students as critical thinkers communicators and collaborators who can adapt and persevere with empathy and integrity in an everchanging world. Every member of our team is a valuable resource in this pursuit of excellence and we are currently seeking an Athletic Director!
Your day to day:
You will be responsible for planning organizing and administering the extracurricular athletic program at DeKalb High School. This will include:
- Game Management:
- Establish game schedules and initiate athletic contracts for all sports hire officials for athletic contests and arrange transportation for athletic contests.
- Coaching Leadership:
- Provide leadership in the selection and evaluation of athletic coaches.
- Cover coaches handbook with each coach.
- Lead coaches meetings during the school year.
- Provide direction and support to coaches.
- Evaluate coaches at the end of each season.
- Financial Oversight:
- Monitor the Athletic Budget.
- Prepare an accurate ticket report (gate receipts) for each home athletic contest.
- Organize the selling of tickets including Big Red Little Red and Season Tickets.
- Pay game workers.
- Work with coaches and principals in purchasing and caring for equipment and uniforms.
- Create a budget for uniform equipment and general athletic supplies based upon ticket sales fundraisers grants and other funding sources available.
- Facility Management:
- Collaborate with maintenance custodial and coaching staff to ensure playing and practice facilities are ready for use and ensure facilities are wellmaintained including fields lights scoreboards sound systems and bleachers.
- Secure game workers as needed for home contests.
- Create and manage practice schedules for gym/field usage. Ensure all teams and activities have accessibility to gym/field space.
- Compliance and Record Keeping:
- Ensure the athletic program abides by IHSAA Rules and Regulations.
- Monitor physical and academic requirements for participation.
- Keep records of student athletic participation and awards and arrange and organize an athletic awards program.
- Ensure teams are tracking and updating records for teams and individual athletes on a yearly basis.
- Tracking completion of all required training for coaches on an annual basis set forth by IHSAA and/or State of Indiana.
- Code of Conduct and Communication:
- Educate athletes on the expectations of the DeKalb High School ExtraCurricular Code.
- Address violations in a fair and consistent manner and administer penalties as needed communicating with athletes parents school administrators and coaches.
- Coordinate practice and game gym schedules and use of outdoor athletic facilities.
- Event Management and Public Relations:
- Attend athletic contests and evaluate program quality.
- Evaluate the performance of coaches hired officials and game workers.
- Promote positive sportsmanship from coaches athletes students and parents.
- Provide media with schedules and stats prepare rosters and distribute to media and competing schools.
- Host conference events IHSAA tournaments and attend relevant meetings.
- Report scores to television and newspapers after events.
- Handle parent concerns and make yourself available to athletes.
- Create and manage a hall of fame for Baron Athletics.
- Athlete Development and Support:
- Host Athletic Council Meetings with students and help create leaders on/off the playing surface.
- Ensure process is in place for all coaches to receive PD and actively engage in individual coaches associations for specific sports.
- Nominate student athletes for any type of recognition to local state or national level.
- Listen to athletes concerns and needs.
- Communicate expectations to athletes and keep lines of communication open.
- Encourage coaches to work together for the benefit of athletes.
- Promote multisport athlete participation.
- Monitor summer schedules to allow athletes involvement in more than one sport.
- Oversee strength and performance personnel and programs to ensure safe and effective physical development of all athletes for inseason outofseason and summer.
- Ensure coaches allow flexibility and collaborate with multisport athletes.
- Organize a yearly fundraiser that will raise funds for the athletic department; i.e. golf outing etc. actively seeking additional opportunities for financial support for the athletic department.
- Additional Responsibilities:
- Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or superintendent.
Why well love you:
- You have worked hard to obtain a Bachelors degree in Sports Administration or Education from an accredited college or university.
- You are a creative thinker and problem solver an excellent communicator with strong collaboration and leadership skills.
- You have excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask.
- You have knowledge of IHSAA Rules and Regulations.
- You have the ability to work collaboratively with coaches staff and the community.
- You will be a champion for a public school based athletic program.
Preferred Qualifications:
- You have a masters degree in Educational Leadership or Athletic Administration.
- You have previous experience in athletic administration or coaching.
- You have a teaching license.
Why youll love us:
- We value a positive culture and environment and work hard to provide a safe engaging place for students and staff based on trust respect and responsibility.
- Administrative benefits package of $22500 to be used at your discretion which may include purchasing medical and dental benefits
- Supplemental Insurance offerings
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Retirement options
- Generous vacation and leave time
- Onsite Wellness Clinic
- Discounted YMCA membership
- Free entry to athletic and performing arts events
*For highest consideration please submit your resume outlining teaching and coaching experience cover letter and list of professional references. This is a 260 day certified position. Salary is commensurate with experience.
DeKalb County Central United School District seeks to develop and nurture its diversity. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance sensitivity understanding and mutual respect. DeKalb County Central United School District is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals including minorities women individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
