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Athletic Director

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Athletic Director CODE: 0634 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Athletic Director GRADE: M MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION; PHYSICAL DEMANDS; AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under general supervision manages and administers a well-balanced athletics program for all interested students in the senior high school, while establishing and cultivating positive relationships and promoting a shared vision of a comprehensive, education-based athletics program. Works with coaches, sponsors, student managers, and athletics department personnel in the delivery of services for an effective program including selection and care of equipment, site preparation, practice organization, participant health and safety, and coach and athletic department certification and compliance. Develops and monitors a comprehensive athletic budget and afterschool supervision plan, in collaboration with other appropriate staff members. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Expected to maximally supervise the afterschool hours of operation of the high school athletics program on a daily basis. Required to attend school meetings, programs, contests and activities outside the instructional day, utilizing a schedule that is approved by the principal and reflects hours that maximize the afterschool supervision of the athletics program, especially when practices and contests are in session. Restricted use of leave during predetermined weeks in June, July and August.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge or ability to quickly obtain knowledge of and apply Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) policies and procedures dealing with student athletics and thorough knowledge of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Ability to organize and manage a comprehensive athletics program. Excellent oral and written communication, leadership skills, and human relations skills. Ability to apply the six performance standards that have been established for the MCPS Administrator Professional Growth System (APGS) and the performance standards that have been established for athletic directors. Ability to utilize technology to promote and support to operations of a comprehensive high school athletics program.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE; CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree from an accredited college or university or its equivalent, preferably with course work dealing with organization and management of a comprehensive high school athletics program. Considerable outstanding professional experience, preferably in MCPS, including experience as a coach or assistant athletic director. other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will also be considered.CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Meets Maryland state certification requirements for a professional licensure in education or has served a school district or higher education in positive standing for a minimum of five years as a staff member, coach, and/or athletic director. Completion of the following national certification requirements through the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA): Registered Athletic Administrator (RAA) at time of hire, Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) within the first five years of hire, Certified Master Athletic Administrator (CMAA) within the first eight years of hire.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Promotes the R.A.I.S.E. core values of the MCPS systemwide athletics program. Fosters positive relationships. Builds and implements a shared vision that champions an education-based athletics program.Makes suggestions for the improvement of athletic standards and procedures.Distributes correspondence and other information to keep coaches and athletics department personnel fully informed of all regulations and standards related to athletics, including areas such as student and coach insurance and the transportation of students.Confers regularly with director of systemwide athletics and/or Department of Athletics staff about matters pertaining to interscholastic athletics.Attends all regularly scheduled meetings of athletic directors; participates in conferences, seminars, and related in-service activities; represents the school in matters related to athletics.Keeps the principal informed about county and state athletic activities as they relate to local school programs.Works collaboratively with appropriate staff members, including the administration, security team, and the extracurricular activities director to develop and supervise an afterschool safety and supervision plan, consistent with MCPS policies and procedures.Promotes and ensures compliance with all applicable MCPS, state, and national policies and procedures regarding health and safety initiatives.Supervises the certified athletic trainer, in coordination with the health and safety coordinator and school principal, to deliver the highest level of care for student-athletes.Manages and supervises the online registration for athletics, including coordination and communication with students and parents/guardians.Utilizes social media applications, websites, software programs, and technological resources to promote the program and effectively communicate with all stakeholders across the program.Meets with booster clubs, PTSA’s, and other school or community groups to promote and gain support for the total school athletics program.Makes contributors aware of program needs, suggesting and coordinating appropriate fundraising activities if asked to do so.Encourages attendance and community support for all athletic activities.Assists the principal in the selection of coaches and athletic department personnel. Leads the evaluation of all athletic department personnel. Assists with the interview process of coaches and athletic department personnel, and provides direction to coaches and athletic department personnel in program evaluation and self-assessment.Serves as line manager for athletic trainers, coaches, and other athletic department personnel for Hub+. Under the direction of the principal, ensures the completion of the MCPS Coach Evaluation Form for each coach and athletic department staff member.Manages and verifies the certification and compliance of coaches and athletic department personnel, using systemwide programs and procedures, to ensure all staff members meet MCPS requirements.Provides direction and assistance to coaches and athletic department personnel in terms of: practices organization and management including adherence to safety standards; coaching skills and techniques; care and storage of equipment and uniforms; and relationships with the media.Encourages coaches and athletic department personnel to attend clinics, in-service courses, conferences, and seminars related to their responsibilities.Ensures student-athletes, coaches, and program stakeholders are informed of rules and regulations and are held accountable for all compliance aspects of operations.Works with coaches, student managers and athletic department personnel to assure that their responsibilities in areas such as selection and care of equipment, site preparation, practice organization, and participant safety are met within the framework of MCPS regulations and standards.Develops and monitors a comprehensive athletic budget; maintains accurate sport-by-sport financial records; assists in preparing a detailed yearly financial report for the director of systemwide athletics; responsible for ticket accounting procedures for home athletic events.Purchases or approves the purchase of uniforms and other equipment and maintains an inventory for budget development purposes.Prepares a year-long athletic program with details for fall activities. Assists in preparing maintenance requests for facilities and equipment; assists in developing practice schedules/rotations regarding facility use.Monitors site preparation for all events held in/on athletic facilities; coordinates the use of athletic facilities by school and other agencies; assists in preparing appropriate forms to meet the requirements of the Interagency Coordinating Board.Represents the principal at athletic events and at discussions related to facilities use when asked to do so.Monitors indoor and outdoor facilities recommending repairs, improvements, and modifications.Attends athletic contests when appropriate or arranges coverage and represents the principal at athletic events when requested to do so. Attends athletic events to appraise program quality and confers with coaches and athletic department personnel to share observation results.Confers on a regular basis with administrators and school business administrators to coordinate school athletic programs with other school activities.Coordinates the scheduling of athletic events with the total school activities calendar; makes all necessary preparations for conducting home athletic contests.Assists the systemwide Department of Athletics with the creation of schedules across the interscholastic athletics program.Collaborates with the systemwide Department of Athletics to review and update the athletics handbook on an annual basis.Serves and supports the systemwide athletics program through participation on committees and workgroups, as directed by the director of systemwide athletics.Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

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