Athletic Director – High School
- Exempt
Primary Function
Administration of all athletic programs including liaison between the athletic staff and the administration; provides leadership and serves as a model to the athletic staff; assists the administration in the development and maintenance of a wholesome and balanced athletic program.
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid Virginia teaching license, three years successful teaching experience, three years successful secondary coaching experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Considerable knowledge of athletic programs and total operations of an athletic program.
- Skill in budgeting and purchasing.
- Ability to exhibit sufficient strength, agility, dexterity and mobility to carry out all performance responsibilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Performance Responsibilities
- Schedules and coordinates athletic practices and events including but not limited to: operational personnel, facilities, transportation, officials, promotions, and equipment.
- Provides supervision and crowd control for home and away athletic events as appropriate.
- Provides orientation of athletic staff regarding policies and procedures governing the athletic program including district, regional, and state regulations.
- Assists in recommending potential athletic staff members.
- Assists in evaluating athletic staff personnel.
- Maintains complete records on the athletic program including eligibility lists, insurance lists, equipment inventories, awards, rosters, finances, physicals, event records, etc.
- Acts as liaison between principal and coaching staff.
- Serves as liaison between coaches and parents.
- Acts as liaison between the athletic staff and the athletic booster club.
- Attends district, regional, and state athletic meetings as appropriate.
- Performs annual evaluations on all contracted coaches.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Type: Exempt
Reports to: Principal
Terms of Employment: 230 days. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.
Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated yearly by the principal and will be based on the overall progress of the program.
Revised: 6/12/2023