Primary Purpose :
Direct and manage assigned program areas of extracurricular and intramural athletics for the district. Provide each student with the opportunity to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity and ensure compliance with all federal, state, University interscholastic League (UIL), and local requirements.
Qualifications :
Education / Certification :
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate
Special Knowledge Skills :
Knowledge of overall operations of athletic programKnowledge of federal, state, and UIL policies governing athleticsAbility to implement policy and proceduresAbility to interpret dataAbility to manage budget and personnelExcellent public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsExperience :
Five years successful teaching experienceMajor Responsibilities and Duties :
Program Planning
Direct and manage assigned areas of the district’s athletic programMaintain an active program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development including the time, resources, and material to support accomplishment of department goalsMaintain physical and academic eligibility requirement for participation in each sport, and verify each athlete’s eligibilityObtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge athletic program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responsive to student needsAthletic Events
Manage assigned athletic operations including overseeing ticket sales, monitoring game officials, and ensuring preparation of facilitiesAttend district athletic contests as assignedPrepare and recommend interscholastic game schedules for areas assigned.Supervisors of Game Time / Neptune EventsSupervisors of all Ratliff Stadium events and playoff games including summer activity rentals.Student Management
Implement district student management policies, communicate expected student behavior related to athletics, and ensure enforcement of student discipline in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbookEstablish and maintain open lines of communication on vital issues with parents, students, and teachers.Implement the NCAA Clearinghouse policy guidelines monthly meetings with parents and student athletes.Policy, Reports, and Law
Implement the policies established by federal law, state law, State Board of Education rules, UIL rules and local board policy in area of athletics.Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records and other documents requiredCommunity Relations
Demonstrate awareness of district and community needs, initiate activities to meet those needs, and use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvementSupport athletic booster club activitiesAdministrative Duties
Assists in documenting all funds collectedAssists in the supervision of ticket sales and proper handling of fundsAssist with organization of staff developmentPerform other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director of Athletics or SuperintendentCoordinate and assist with Transportation all weekly athletic department transportation with trip scheduler.Ratliff stadium marketing and advertising assistants.Coaches Leadership Academy SupervisorsManager of Hometown Ticketing System for all eventsSupervisory Responsibilities :
Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring of coaches and support staff for assigned areas
Working Conditions :
Tools / Equipment Used : Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment
Posture : Prolonged sitting; occasional bending / stooping, pushing / culling, twisting
Motions : Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse. Frequent driving
Lifting : Frequent light lifting and carrying (15 pounds or less)
Environment : Work inside and work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); occasional exposure to noise; frequent districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands : Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular hours
To meet the executive exemption test, the primary duty must be management and the employee must supervise at least two full-time employees.The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.