Job description

Job Title: Athletic Director

Reports to: Director of Operations

Supervises: Coaches

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment: Full-time, 12 month

About Our School: Excelsior Classical Academy CFA is a public charter school dedicated to providing excellence and equity in education by developing in every student a foundation of knowledge, a practice of reason, a quality of eloquence, and a habit of virtue, to prepare each student for a lifetime of learning and citizenship.

Position Overview: Under the general supervision of the Director of Operations, establishes and monitors all activities and athletic programs in the school system. Performs related work as required. Position responsibilities may require a modified schedule to accommodate afternoon and evening events.

Qualifications:

• Dedication to Excelsior Classical Academy’s mission of driving academic excellence, developing strong character
• High level of professionalism and good sportsmanship
• Bachelor's degree
• Five (5) years teaching, coaching, and/or athletic management experience
• Must be mobile to supervise athletic fields, tracks, gymnasiums, etc.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and/or obtain a North Carolina driver's license within 30 days of hire or promotion

Responsibilities:

• Establishes and monitors eligibility procedures for athletic and activity participants (including NCHSAA eligibility, physicals, insurance forms/waivers, parental consent and student grade reports). Student eligibility must be determined prior to student conditioning before a sport.
• Make arrangements for student physicals.
• Arranges for athletic trainer to be present at home sporting events.
• Establishes procedures for scheduling activity/athletic contests and events, including completing contracts, publishing schedules, and scheduling and requesting team transportation. (If a senior recognition is to take place at a game, that date and time shall be published on the schedule). The Director of Operations and Webmaster will be notified immediately if a change has been made in a schedule. If a game or practice is canceled, students and coaches are to be notified immediately.
• Makes the necessary arrangements for home contests such as: field preparation, lining the field, securing officials, ticket takers and sellers, scoreboard operators, announcers, necessary arrangement for visiting teams, assists in supervising the activity and handles any inappropriate fan behavior. Local police security should be scheduled for all home basketball games if high attendance is expected. The Director of Operations should be notified of the officer's name prior to the end of the school day.
• The Athletic Director should be present at all home contests.
• Monitor and review safety procedures with all coaches. Announcers will be provided with the inclement weather program that will be read before each game.
• In coordination with the Director of Operations, supervises the financial affairs of the Activity/Athletic programs, which includes procedures for athletic budgeting, equipment purchases, ticket sales, maintenance and security of facilities and equipment, and fundraisers.
• Follows established internal accounting procedures in collecting money and purchasing.
• Abides by and enforces School Board and NCHSAA policies on tobacco, alcohol and drugs.
• Stresses good sportsmanship, leadership, respect for school, our school system, respect for teachers, administrators, adults, fair play and academic success.
• Reports, in writing, all violations/removals (player/coach) to the Director of Operations by the following morning.
• Assists the Director of Operations and Head Coach in organizing a coaching staff and identifying coaching responsibilities and expectations. Coaches must be approved by the Director of Operations and Executive Director prior to position offer and hire.
• Provides each coach and lay coach (volunteer) with appropriate information concerning NCHSAA rules, certification procedures, coaching and rules clinics, student transportation guidelines, and district/regional meetings. Reports the results to the Director of Operations in writing. Requires documentation of all coaches' certifications before the season begins.
• Establishes written guidelines for Activity/Athletic awards, with approval of the principal, publishes the guidelines, makes arrangements for their presentation, and organizes and supervises award banquets and/or ceremonies. Coordinate with the Upper School Dean on pep rallies.
• Maintains the schools' athletic manual.
• Coordinates all Activities/Athletic programs with booster clubs and other organizations which include the following: financial agreements, concessions, programs and parking.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as deemed necessary.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with others.
• Checks out, collects, and maintains an athletic inventory of uniforms and equipment. Reconditions all athletic equipment that is of questionable quality (helmets, shoulder pads, etc.) each year to meet state and national safety codes. Checks other athletic equipment and facilities in order to provide maximum safety to participants, coaches and spectators.
• Attends all county-wide Activities/Athletic Directors' meetings when necessary and reports the results to the coaches and Director of Operations in writing.
• Schedules and attends coaches' meetings.
• Promotes cooperation between and in all sports.

What you bring to the job:

• A work ethic and personal belief system that aligns with the mission and vision of Excelsior Classical Academy
• Empathy and positive regard for all others in written, verbal, and non-verbal communications
• Building trusting relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions
• Working effectively with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication
• The ability to work both autonomously and in teams
• Maintaining proficiency as needed and approved by attending trainings, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility
• Appropriate dress for a workplace with frequent customer service interaction and community outreach
• Meeting all required standards of confidentiality and safety
• Demonstrated organizational and technology skills
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $42,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Durham, NC 27704: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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