Athletic Director

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR - HIGH SCHOOL

Purpose Statement:

The job of ATHLETICDIRECTOR was established for the purpose/s of directing the athletics program and activities providing information and serving as a resource to others; achieving defined objectives by planning evaluating developing implementing and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines; and serving as a member of the leadership team.

This job reports to HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Essential Functions

Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. other administrators auditors public agencies community members etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.

Compiles data from a wide variety of sources (e.g. staff public agencies etc.) for the purpose of analyzing issues ensuring compliance with organization policies and procedures and/or monitoring program components.

Directs department operations; the maintenance of services and the implementation of new programs and/or processes for the purpose of providing services within established timeframes and in compliance with related requirements.

Facilitates meetings and workshops (e.g. personnel actions financial procedures regulatory requirements community involvement actions involving outside agencies interdepartmental needs etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues developing recommendations supporting other staff and serving as a District representative.

Manages assigned program and/or departmental responsibilities for the purpose of achieving organizational objectives and ensuring compliance with legal financial and District requirements.

Monitors budget allocations expenditures fund balances and related financial activities for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate revenues are recorded expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.

Performs personnel administrative functions (e.g. hiring counseling training supervising evaluating providing professional development opportunities etc.) for the purpose of maintaining necessary staffing enhancing productivity of staff and ensuring necessary department/program outcomes are achieved.

Prepares a wide variety of often complex materials (e.g. plans budgets funding requests etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues meeting compliance requirements providing audit references making presentations and/or providing supporting materials for requested actions.

Presents information on a variety of topics related to administrative responsibilities (e.g. financial information overviews of programs/services policies and procedures etc.) for the purpose of providing general information training others implementing actions etc.

Researches a wide variety of topics (e.g. policies eligibility requirements current practices staffing requirements financial resources etc.) for the purpose of developing new programs/services ensuring program compliance with established requirements securing general information and/or responding to requests.

Responds to issues involving staff conflicts in policies and regulations community concerns parental requests that may result in some negative impact and/or liability if not appropriately addressed for the purpose of identifying the relevant issues and recommending or implementing a plan of action that will efficiently resolve the issue.

Other Functions Participates in meetings as required (e.g. workshops inter and intra district committees seminars conferences etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information regarding a wide variety of subjects required to carry out their administrative responsibilities.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple highly complex technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects and programs; overseeing program financial activities; developing effective working relationships; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and administering personnel policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform advanced math; review and interpret highly technical information write technical materials and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent laws codes policies and/or regulations; personnel processes; and standard business practices.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities meetings and/or events; often gather collate and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of

circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: providing leadership direction and team building;communicating with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals from diverse professional backgrounds; working independently under time constraints to meet deadlines and schedules; organizing and communicating information and concepts; setting priorities; working as part of a team; analyzing situations and making accurate decisions; working with multiple projects; dealing with frequent interruptions and changing work priorities; working with detailed information/data and maintaining accurate records; maintaining confidentiality; and facilitating communication between persons with frequently divergent positions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and monitoring budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to impact the Organizations services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting 20% walking and 20% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Education Masters degree in job related area.
EquivalencyNone Specified

Required Testing None Specified Certificates & LicensesAZ Principal Certificate

Maintain Arizona Certification
Maintain IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status Exempt

Salary Schedule: Supervisor S1

Required Experience:

Director