Jay Public Schools

Job Description

Athletic Director 

 

 

 

Date: December 3, 2024

 

Reports to: Superintendent

 

Supervises: All athletic department employees 

 

Qualifications: Valid Oklahoma teaching certificate

Current CPR certification

Current first aid certification

5 years successful experience as a secondary head coach

 

Job Goal: Coordinate the district’s athletic program.

 

Employment Terms: 11-month contract 

 

FLSA Classification: Exempt

 

Evaluation: Annually by the superintendent

 

Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

 

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; run, walk, jump; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 50 pounds

 

Occasional Requirements: Ability to administer CPR

 

Visual Requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

 

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

  1. Administer all aspects of the district’s athletic program in compliance with the program budget, OSSAA rules and other regulatory guidelines.

 

  1. Supervise all coaches, assistant coaches and trainers. 

 

  1. Recruit, evaluate, supervise and recommend employment actions for all coaches, athletic employees and volunteers pertaining to coaching duties.  

 

  1. Review and submit a proposal to the superintendent addressing admissions costs, program budget, equipment and supplies needed, and long range planning needs by January 1st of each year.

 

  1. Annually review all athletic policies and procedures and submit proposed changes to the superintendent by May 1st of each year.

 

  1. Promote the district’s athletic program in the school and the community through the development of brochures, press releases, etc. while ensuring compliance with Title IX and other applicable laws.

 

  1. Model and require good sportsmanship of all coaches and players. 

 

  1. Ensure appropriate arrangements for all visiting teams’ use of district facilities.  
  2. Attend all school meetings which may impact the athletic program.

 

  1. Receipt and deposit gate receipts for all home contests in accordance with district policies and procedures.

 

  1. Supervise the care and maintenance of athletic equipment, materials, supplies and facilities.  Order repairs and replacement items as needed in accordance with the district’s purchasing policies and budget.

 

  1. Assign and track keys issued to staff for the use of athletic facilities.

 

  1. Attend and supervise all home sports activities or make arrangements for administrative supervision as needed.

 

  1. Coordinate the use of the athletic facilities by the band, sports teams and other individuals requesting use of the district’s facilities in accordance with district policy and procedure.

 

  1. Ensure that students have an annual physical and receive the required annual health/injury notices.  Maintain these and other appropriate records in student files, including insurance and parent consent forms.

 

  1. Coordinate out of town activities with the appropriate school principal and transportation director at the beginning of each season.

 

  1. Ensure weekly scholastic eligibility for all athletes.

 

  1. Coordinate with the appropriate school principal to plan an annual recognition program for school athletics.

 

  1. Review and submit necessary forms to the payroll clerk to ensure prompt and accurate payment to all athletic department employees.

 

  1. Regularly participate in appropriate professional development opportunities.

 

  1. Comply with all federal, state and local laws and board policies and procedures.

 

  1. Utilize professional behavior in all school related interactions.

 

  1. Perform all other tasks as requested by supervisor.