Director, Athletics and Activities (High School)

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
• Three years of full-time experience in coaching athletics program administration teaching or closely related experience.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education experience and/or certifications may be considered.
• Valid Florida Department of Education (DOE) teaching certificate or an Athletic Coaching certificate.
• Valid Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Valid drivers license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree from an accredited institution in Education Sports Management or Athletic Administration.
• Experience with sports program administration in a public school district.
• Valid Athletic Coaching certificate issued by the Florida Department of Education.
• Current National Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association (NIAAA) certification.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of HIPAA Public Records Sunshine Law FERPA and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy public information and records retention.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply the rules and regulations of the Florida High School Athletics Association (FHSAA).
• Knowledge of budget management principles practices and procedures.
• Strong organizational leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and professional manner with district leadership school staff parent students and members of the community.
• Ability to think critically and creatively have a high standard of integrity and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Ability to analyze data and use data-driven decision making to implement effective programs.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor during stressful and highly visible situations.
• Ability to motivate lead and challenge a diverse team and establish objectives and action plans to achieve District goals.
• Ability to administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness injury or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.

Revised: 05/06/2025

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversee and provide leadership of all school athletic and extracurricular programs.
• Ensure compliance with all district FHSAA and national requirements regarding eligibility of athletic and activity participants physicals insurance forms or insurance waiver parent consent and student grade reports.
• Maintain accurate records for eligibility physicals and participation.
• Create and maintain schedules for practices games competitions and events.
• Coordinate transportation facility use officials and event supervision.
• Develop and manage annual budgets for athletics and activities.
• Oversee purchase inventory and maintenance of uniforms equipment and facility needs.
• Coordinate fundraising efforts and seek sponsorships or grants when applicable.
• Attend and supervise events as needed including evenings and weekends.
• Hire mentor and ensure compliance of all coaching staff and activity sponsors. Ensure adherence of all coaching standards.
• Coordinate all Activities/Athletic programs with booster clubs and other organizations including sponsorship or financial agreements and concessions.
• Promote positive sportsmanship and ethical conduct among coaching and activities staff and students.
• Administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness injury or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Revised: 05/06/2025

Additional Job Information

U16 $66630.06 annual 216 days

Required Experience:

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