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Director, Systemwide Athletics

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Director I CODE: 0287 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Director, Systemwide Athletics GRADE: P MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction of the Chief Operating Officer, provides support for school-based and central office staff who plan, monitor, and implement the system-wide middle school and high school interscholastic athletics programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the MCPS policies and procedures dealing with student athletics and thorough knowledge of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Knowledge of all three professional growth systems. Ability to organize and manage a comprehensive athletics program. Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations governing interscholastic athletics Ability to lead others in the day to day implementation of the program, as well as lead others in developing and achieving long range program goals and objectives. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent human relations skills.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Masters degree from an accredited college or university with course work in administration, management, and supervision of a comprehensive athletics program. Experience as a teacher and athletics administrator. Experience implementing local, state, and federal policies and regulations. Experience leading committees and preparing/implementing large meetings. Experience working with outside organizations and stakeholders, including officiating associations, municipal facility directors, local civic and municipal athletic associations, etc. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Meets Maryland state certification requirements for administrator and supervisor or Administrator I.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Sometimes lifting heavy items; transporting materials to meetings and sites.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Frequent evening and weekend activities, especially supervision of after school/weekend athletic activities.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directs revisions of program standards, regulations and policies.

Makes recommendations to the superintendent and chief operating officer regarding developments and changes in the total program.

Assists in preparing responses for the chief operating officer and superintendent on athletics-related matters.

Assists schools, including principals and athletic directors, in solving issues at the local school level.
Maintains archives and presents season summaries regarding championship teams and coaches.

Provides intensive and well-balanced opportunities for student participation in interscholastic athletics on the middle school and high school level.

Creates system wide athletic schedules.

Analyzes programs as to participation and cost.

Monitors and implements system-wide safety programs and initiatives, including system-wide wrestling weight certification, concussion summaries, etc.

Provides recommendations for continuing, expanding, or deleting various activities.

Keeps abreast of local, state, and national literature/developments in order to affect changes in operation as necessitated by changes in society, business, education, etc.

Serves as the technological leader of the total interscholastic athletics program.

Monitors system-wide equity, including gender equity.

Monitors implementation of new programs.

Organizes/conducts annual middle school and high school athletics summer workshops.

Monitors compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and policies for athletics.

Prepares and manages annual budget.

Prepares and submits annual reports.

Manages multiple financial accounts.

Schedules, prepares, and administers many meetings, including monthly athletic director meetings, pre- and post-season coaches meetings, and three annual principals meetings.

Prepares annual financial report for the superintendent and the Board of Education.

Represents the school system in multiple capacities, including the state executive council and board of control.

Works with municipal administrators in securing public facilities, including swimming pools and golf courses.

Implements the system-wide, comprehensive Sportsmanship Award Program.

Serves on various county and state committees or task forces.

Assists in selecting appropriate materials, supplies, and equipment.

Manages many persons, including sport directors, tournament directors, and multiple stipend personnel, who assist in implementation of the interscholastic athletics program.

Supervises central office athletics staff.

Provides input on the construction and renovation of facilities.

Plans and implements countywide championship events.

Supervises implementation of the system-wide athletic trainer program.

Works with others in monitoring program safety and security.

Supervises central office athletics staff.

Adjudicates eligibility matters.

Purchases and coordinates awards for championship teams.

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Class Established: 5/79
Date(s) Revised: 6/82, 8/94, 1/2010, 3/2017
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.