JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                        Athletic Director

QUALIFICATIONS:   Minimum of AA in School Administration (Endorsement Code 486)
                                 Other such qualifications as the board may deem acceptable and appropriate

REPORTS TO:           Superintendent of Education, Principal or his/her designee

SUPERVISES:          Coaches/Assistant Coaches

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides each enrolled student of secondary school age an opportunity to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity that will foster physical skills, a sense of worth and competence, a knowledge and understanding of the pleasures of sport, and the principles of fair play. Position requires a working knowledgeable of MHSAA rules and regulations; good organizational and communication skills; and ability to work cooperatively with others.

SALARY:     Salary is reflective of the South Pike School District salary schedule.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Organizes and administers the overall program of extracurricular athletics both intramural and interscholastic, for the school.
  
• Provides leadership in the selection, assignment, and evaluation of athletic coaches and staff members.
  
• Fosters good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic program.
  
• Assumes responsibility for the organization and scheduling of all interscholastic athletics events.
  
• Assumes responsibility of officials, and security as required, and a share of the supervision of home games.
  
• Arranges transportation of athletic contest participants.
  
• Arranges provisions for meals for athletes and coaches for out-of-town games, as appropriate.
  
• Develops and places into operation appropriate rules and regulations governing the conduct of athletic activities.
  
• Assists in establishing the physical and academic requirements of eligibility for participation in each sport, and verifies each athlete's eligibility in accordance with Mississippi High School Activities Association's regulations.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the athletic program budget.
  
• Requisitions, in cooperation with appropriate staff members, supplies, uniforms, and equipment for athletic programs.
  
• Supervises the cleaning, storage, and care of all athletic equipment.
  
• Arranges all details of visiting teams' needs.
  
• Assists in arranging the practice schedules for the coaches on the fields and in the gymnasium.
  
• 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 athletic contests and maintains a record file of all award winners, stating the date and type of award including athletic scholarships.
  
• Plans and supervises an annual recognition program for school athletes.
  
• Assumes responsibility for seeing that athletes get to and from athletic activities safely.
  
• Provides the upkeep and maintenance of athletic facilities for all sports.
  

 OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Exhibit qualities of leadership and organizational ability and reflect a spirit of cooperation in working with staff and school administration.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.
  
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
  
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Ten to Twelve months as established by the Board.

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.