Athletic Director

Overview

Plans, implements, supervises all athletic programs at all sites that provide sports under the supervision of the Unit Director and/or Area Director

Responsibilities

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities)

Ensure all athletic programs and services have accurate participation records.

Work hand-in-hand with the Unit Director and/or Area Director to:

• Plan, organize and implement Daily, Weekly and Monthly sport schedules
• Promote and stimulate youth participation.
• Increase participation yearly by at least 10% for each sport
• Ensure registration for each sport is out timely and make calls from year prior.
• Post sports schedule on social media
• Set up remind or similar app for all parents to notify if games are cancelled changed or for information.
• Communicate with parents regularly
• Secure sponsorships in conjunction with CEO & Resource Development Manager for all sports.
• Provide training for the coaches yearly per sport
• Conduct coaches’ meetings
• In the future, establish travel baseball/softball teams/tournaments that includes, marketing registration, securing coaches, and all other tasks related to the travel baseball teams.
• Work with Unit Director and/or Area Director to secure staff for concessions at all sports at least 2 people at all sport events.

Recommend modifications that respond to member needs and interests to Unit Director and/or Area Director.

Ensure a healthy, clean and safe environment, supervising members in assigned program area with minimal assistance.

Manage areas and ensure a productive work environment. Contact Unit Director and/or Area Director when supplies are needed.

Ensure that attendance, memberships and registrations are up to date and put into KidTrax/membership software tracking system.

Establish ongoing communication with:

• Unit Director and/or Area Director, who may have you contact:
• Teachers-speaking on the phone, in person and via email to discuss students’ progress and concerns.
• Parents-Informing them every time a goal is met, letting them know progress on regular basis, alerting them of discipline mishaps

Qualifications

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES:

• Must be trained in CPR/First Aid within the first 90 days of hire
• Must have a valid State Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must attend weekly staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintain close daily contact with Senior Program Director, Program/Teen Coordinator, and Club members.

External: Maintain contact with schoolteachers, members’ parents, and others to assist in establishing additional resources for our youth

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• College student majoring in: Education, Sociology, Recreation, or Related Field OR 4-year college degree in related field OR at least 2 years’ experience in working with youth
• Experience in planning and implementing youth sport programs.
• Knowledge of youth development
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
• Ability to work hand and hand with youths’ parent
• Ability to plan and implement quality education programs for youth
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position requires some lifting (large files, paper for printers and copier).
• Occasional traveling for training & tournaments

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.