Athletic Director - (John Warner Middle School), Part-Time - 2025-26

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POSITION PROPERTIES

PURPOSE

The Middle School Athletic/Activities Director is to provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities that will foster physical skills, a sense of worth and competence, a knowledge and understanding of the pleasures of sport and extracurricular activity, and the principles of fair play. This is a Part-Time position.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Organize and administers the overall program of extracurricular activities for the middle school in order to ensure continuity and consistency within and between each extracurricular activity.
• Provide leadership in the selection, assignment and evaluation of athletic coaches and assists the principal in the selection, assignment and evaluation of sponsors.
• Foster good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the extracurricular activities program.
• Serve as district liaison with various parent and community extracurricular activity groups and clubs including, but not limited to, athletics, vocal and instrumental music and cheerleading.
• Assume responsibility for the organization and scheduling of all athletic events and oversee the organization and scheduling of other extracurricular events.
• Schedule the use of facilities for practice sessions, games, activities and school functions.
• Assist in the development of and supervise compliance with all appropriate rules and regulations governing the administration of extracurricular activities.
• Direct the extracurricular program designed to foster support for the athletic teams and school spirit among nonparticipants
• Assist in the process of adding or deleting activities for the extracurricular program.
• Provide direction for accountability and accounting of all financial resources associated with extracurricular activities.
• Oversee Coaches on inventory and security of all equipment to ensure all equipment is properly stored and ready to issue for the following school year.
• Assist coaches on ordering (replacing)/repairing/reconditioning equipment accordingly for the following school year.

General Responsibility:

• Requires and assumes general responsibility for the proper supervision of home events.
• Arrange transportation for athletic contest/activity event participants.
• Verify each student participant’s eligibility according to established physical and academic requirements of eligibility for participant in MSHSAA Sponsored events.
• Verify each coach’s eligibility (e.g. concussion protocol, first aid/CPR certifications) as established by laws from MSHSAA.
• Prepare and administer the athletic program budget and oversees activity accounts.
• Requisition program supplies and equipment. i.e.: Purchase Orders
• Supervise all ticket sales for athletic events and supervise fund-raising for all athletic related programs.
• Arrange all details of visiting the team’/groups’ needs.
• Schedule non-school use of playing fields and facilities.
• Organize and facilitate seasonal coach/parent/student meetings for each sport.
• Follow a board policy on all transfer requests and adhere to contracts entered by the Board of Education.
• Keep records of the results of all middle school athletic contests and maintain a record file of all award winners.
• Evaluate head coaches and oversee evaluation of assistants.
• Assist the principal in the evaluation of sponsors.
• Assure compliance with all applicable MSHSAA rules and regulations including the submission of forms and payment as required.
• Maintain the overall middle school calendar of events.
• Through communication and cooperation will coordinate with the High School Athletic Directors and District Athletic Director.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal or other administrative staff which is consistent with the general requirements and qualifications of the position.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit http://www.cpsk12.org

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To:       Building Principal

Supervises:       Head and Assistant Coaches, club sponsors and oversees coordination with Fine Arts performances

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:         Bachelor’s Degree; coaching or event experience

Preferred:         Current salaried employee within the district. Previous successful, positive head coaching experience.

An ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor, positive and effective communication skills and previous experience as an athletic director.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Language: Present information to teachers, staff, other administrators, and boards. Respond to common questions and concerns. Interview students, staff, and teachers. Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, memoranda, policies, administrative procedures, and statutes. Write business correspondence, including staff memoranda and newsletter articles. Keep information confidential when required by law, policy, or the nature of a particular situation. These are essential functions of the job.

Computation: Work with mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistical inference, and analyze data for instruction. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. These are essential functions of the job.

Reasoning: Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Solve a variety of problems in many different situations. Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remembering, and regulating information and behavior as they pertain to student performance and achievement. These are essential functions of the job

Technology: Perform computer word processing (including spreadsheets) and Internet research. Access and create reports using the District’s student information software and databases Adhere to all District policies and procedures regarding technology use. These are essential functions of the job.

Physical demands: Frequently move in and around the building and grounds to visit classrooms, attend meetings, and supervise bus loading and unloading and also be able to sit for an hour or more at a time.  The position requires the ability to hear conversations in a noisy environment. Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position including attending Board meetings, student activities and events, and IEP meetings. Weekends or in evening hours is common. These are essential functions of the job.

Environmental conditions: The work environment is consistent with a typical office environment; however, they will occasionally be outside in temperatures below freezing and above 100 degrees. The individual who holds this position is frequently required to work irregular or extended hours. These are essential functions of the job.

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer