SY 25-26 Athletic Director
SY 25-26 Athletic Director
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FLSA Status: Exempt
Heritage High School is excited to welcome a visionary and dynamic leader as our next Athletic Director. This individual will lead a program with a storied legacy of success innovation and excellence that includes over 18 sports for both boys and girls Esports and our newly established Girls Wrestling Team. Our goal is to find a leader who will expand on an already outstanding program to elevate the schools athletic programs to new heights while honoring the traditions that makeHeritage High School a cornerstone of high school athletics in Virginia. Through collaboration with students families coaches and the community the Athletic Director will inspire a culture of achievement engagement and school pride that transcends the playing field.
At Heritage High School we believe that athletics is a powerful avenue for instilling a culture of excellence. The next Athletic Director must set high expectations for all student-athletes emphasizing the importance of hard work discipline and accountability both on and off the field. They will challenge students to achieve their personal best holding them to standards that promote resilience integrity and a commitment to their goals.
- Act as a liaison between the principal and coaching staff coaches and parents and the athletic staff and the athletic booster club.
- Work with booster organizations to provide support to programs.
- Serve as the liaison between the division local and state athletic authorities.
- Attend district regional and state athletic meetings as appropriate.
- Professionally represent the school and district in interactions and conflicts with parents community staff and students.
- Develop and enforce rules and regulations governing conduct during athletic activities for participants and observers.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of the athletic program including eligibility lists insurance lists equipment inventories awards rosters finances physicals and event records.
- Assist the principal in evaluating athletic staff personnel and programs.
- Manage the athletic budget including purchasing for athletic teams and the department.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.
- Ensure all student-athletes are eligible insured and have paid appropriate fees.
- Administer mandatory athletic study hall.
- Provide orientation for athletic staff regarding policies and procedures including district regional and state regulations.
- Assist in the hiring of potential athletic staff members.
- Ensure all coaches meet the requirements outlined by VHSL.
- Coordinate and implement summer sports camps.
Communication and Media Relations: Build strong relationships with local and regional media outlets to highlight the achievements of athletes and coaches. Serve as the primary spokesperson for the athletic program.
Event Coordination and Community Building: Design events traditions and outreach efforts to foster pride and unity within the school and broader community.
- Schedule and coordinate athletic practices and events including operational personnel facilities transportation officials promotions and equipment.
- Plan and schedule nonathletic activities and events as directed by the principal such as clubs fine arts/performing programs and other student activities.
- Provide supervision and security for home and away athletic events including set-up and clean-up.
- Maintain all athletic fields.
- Arrange for workers for home events.
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Ethical
- Equity Minded
- Emotional Intelligence
- Cultural Competence
- Safety
- Quality
- Models Excellent Customer Service
- Thinks Strategically
- Shows Initiative
- Acts Decisively
- Communicates Effectively
- Works Collaboratively
- Resolves Conflict Proactively
- Technical Capabilities
- Computer Literacy
- Data Analysis and Management
- Fiscal Planning and Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Bachelors degree required
- At least 3 years of successful coaching experience at the secondary or collegiate level
- Leadership and Vision: Ability to inspire motivate and unite stakeholders around a shared vision for athletic excellence in addition to supervising and evaluating athletics staff.
- Strategic Planning: Expertise in developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance program quality and sustainability.
- Budget and Resource Management: Knowledge of financial management including budgeting fundraising and resource allocation.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional oral and written communication abilities to effectively engage students staff families media and the community.
- Event and Program Coordination: Skilled in organizing events that celebrate and enhance the student-athlete experience while fostering community pride in line with district regional and state regulations governing athletics.
- Relationship Building: Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including students families staff and community members.
- Mentorship and Coaching: Proven track record of developing and mentoring staff to achieve professional growth and accountability.
- Cultural Competence: Strong understanding of and commitment to diversity equity and inclusion within athletic programs.
- Problem-Solving: Proficiency in addressing challenges with innovative solution-oriented approaches.
- Technology and Facilities Modernization: Familiarity with integrating new technologies and modernizing athletic facilities to meet the needs of todays students.
- None
- As needed
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
