Middle School Athletic Director - Teaching Field Open

JOB TITLE: MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

JOB SUMMARY: The Middle School AD is responsible for the direction and operations of the middle school athletics program and will consult regularly with the District Athletic Director the Yukon Middle School Principal the coaching staff student athletes and the parents of student athletes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Communicates consistently and frequently with the Yukon Middle School administrative team.
• Collaborates with the District Athletic Director as well as other District personnel to support the overall vision of the District athletic program to benefit student athletes.
• Organizes and administers the overall program of interscholastic athletics for the middle school in conjunction with School Board and OSSAA policies.
• Providing leadership in the selection assignment and evaluation of athletic coaches and staff members.
• Fosters good school-community relations by keeping the community aware and positively responsive to the athletic program.
• Assumes responsibility for the organization and scheduling of all middle school interscholastic athletic events.
• Hires all workers for all home athletic events including gate workers ticket takers officials team physician policemen as required and assumes general responsibility for the proper supervision of the events.
• Arranges transportation for all athletic events and coaches.
• Arranges provision for meals for athletes and coaches.
• Develops and places into operation appropriate rules and regulations governing the conduct of athletic activities.
• Establishes the physical and academic requirements of eligibility for participation in each sport and verifies each athletes eligibility.
• Prepares and administers the athletic program budget.
• Coordinates with district representatives regarding community use of athletic fields and facilities.
• Supervises the use and care of all middle school athletic facilities owned by the district.
• Supervises on a regular basis the practice sessions of the various athletic teams.
• Requisitions in cooperation with appropriate staff members supplies uniforms and equipment for athletic programs.
• Supervises the cleaning storage and care of all athletic equipment.
• Supervises all ticket sales and fund-raising events connected with the middle school athletic program and assumes responsibility for proper handling and accounting of monies involved.
• Arranges all details of visiting teams; needs including meals gymnasium services and field assistance as appropriate.
• Makes all necessary arrangements for the use of athletic facilities playing fields and gymnasiums.
• Arranges the practice schedules for the coaches on the fields and in the gymnasiums.
• Provides for the physical examination of all athletes prior to the beginning of each season.
• Administers the insurance program covering school athletes and assumes responsibility for all processing of reports and claims.
• Keeps records of the results of all middle school athletic contests and maintains a records file of all award winners stating the date and type of the award.
• Plans and supervises an annual recognition program for school athletes.
• Coordinates all athletic activities with the OSSAA; regarding Policies Regulation and Eligibility.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Superintendent may assign from time to time.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Current standard first aid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED) certifications prior to start date of the position to be maintained for the duration of the position.
• Strong motivational abilities.
• Evidence of ability to interact positively with student athletes colleagues and the public.
• Evidence of strong organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid drivers license and clean driving record.

WORKING CONDINTIONS:

• Must be able to work within various degrees of noise temperature and air quality. Job responsibilities require both inside and outside assignments.
• Will be required to regularly stand; walk; and sit for extended periods.
• Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 75 pounds.
• May experience constant interruptions inflexible deadlines and changes to normal routines.
• The ability to communicate with various groups of people is essential. This may include communication with parents teachers administrators support staff and outside agencies.
• The ability to effectively balance time and effectiveness in an office environment a classroom environment and a collaborative leadership environment constitute a major portion of this job.
• This position requires frequent night-time weekend and after hours responsibilities. In-district and out-of-town travel is required as necessary for training and/or to carry out duties and responsibilities.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT (Benefits information based on most current information available):

• Up to $7000 stipend depending on coaching status and planning availability

REPORTS TO:District Athletic Director and Yukon Middle School Principal

STATUS:Exempt

EVALUATION:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Boards policy of evaluation for certified personnel.

Required Experience:

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