Littleton Public Schools Athletic Director

The Littleton Public Schools is seeking an experienced dynamic and highly motivated Athletic Director to lead our exceptional interscholastic athletics program for Grades 6-12. Located in a high-performing suburban community in Massachusetts our program is committed to fostering a culture of academic excellence sportsmanship and competitive is a full-time year-round administrative position reporting to the Superintendent of Schools and High School Principal. The Athletic Director is responsible for the overall vision leadership management and operational efficiency of a comprehensive high school athletics ScopeSports: 24 Varsity-level sportsTeams: 44 teams (Varsity JV and Freshman levels)Personnel: 46 dedicated coachesAffiliation: Member of the MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association) and Midland-Wachusett LeagueKey ResponsibilitiesI. Program Leadership and Personnel ManagementCoaching Staff Management: Recruit interview hire train and manage a current staff of 46 coaches. Evaluation: Conduct regular comprehensive and objective evaluations of all coaching staff ensuring compliance with school policies and MIAA regulationsProfessional Development: Organize and facilitate professional development opportunities for coaches focused on best practices safety positive coaching and rules complianceVision & Culture: Define and uphold the standards for student-athlete conduct academic eligibility and sportsmanship across all teamsII. Operations Scheduling and LogisticsScheduling: Develop manage and distribute comprehensive competition and practice schedules for all 44 teams across three seasons. Coordinates officials team physician athletic trainer and police detail as required and assumes general responsibility for the proper supervision of home gamesLogistics & Transportation: Coordinate all team travel transportation and scheduling of buses/driversFacility Management: Schedule and oversee the daily use of all athletic facilities including fields gymnasiums and weight rooms. Prepare facilities for games and events ensuring safety and readiness. Coordinates use of athletic facilities with Town OrganizationsInventory & Supplies: Manage the procurement storage and issuance of all athletic equipment uniforms and supplies. Conduct annual inventory and budgeting for necessary replacements. Maintains athletic department records such as contest results award winners and scholarshipsIII. Financial and Administrative ManagementBudgeting: Prepare administer and monitor the annual operating budget for the entire athletic departmentFinancial Processing: Process payments for game officials referees scorekeepers security and other event support personnel. Supervises ticket sales and assumes responsibility for proper handling of fundsGate Receipts & Ticketing: Manage all aspects of event ticketing including pricing sales and the accurate reconciliation and deposit of gate receipts and fundraising revenueCompliance: Ensure all teams coaches and student-athletes are in full compliance with MIAA rules state laws (e.g. concussion protocols cardiac regulations) and school district policies. Verifies each athletes eligibility according to established physical and academic requirements of eligibility for participation in each sportIV. Public Relations and Community EngagementCommunication: Serve as the primary liaison between the athletic department school administration parents students booster clubs and the media. Attends meetings of League District and State Athletic DirectorsEvent Oversight: Attend and supervise home contests ensuring the safety of all participants and spectators. Manage game-day operations and public address announcementsRecruitment: Oversee and advise student-athletes on the college recruiting process ensuring compliance with NCAA guidelines and providing resources

Required Experience:

Director