Athletic Director - Middle School

Brandywine School District - Wilmington, DE

Full-time

Wilmington, DE

Educational Services

About the position

The Athletic Director at P.S. duPont Middle School is responsible for providing overall leadership, supervision, and coordination of all sports programs within the school. This role is crucial in ensuring that students have worthwhile learning experiences through athletics. The Athletic Director will administer all Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) and school district athletic policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. The position requires attendance at all DIAA and other relevant meetings pertaining to athletics, which is essential for staying updated on policies and best practices. In addition to administrative duties, the Athletic Director will be responsible for scheduling CPR classes for coaches and physical examinations for athletes, in accordance with state requirements. The role also involves reviewing and distributing the athletic handbook annually, checking the DIAA medical forms for all participants, and determining the scholastic eligibility of athletes on a marking period basis. Maintaining eligibility listings for all athletes and cheerleaders is a key responsibility, as is attending and supervising all home athletic contests or providing substitute coverage when necessary. The Athletic Director will also handle logistical aspects such as scheduling games, officials, and transportation, issuing contracts, and submitting information for payment of tournament entry fees. In cases of inclement weather or hazardous conditions, the Athletic Director will be responsible for canceling or postponing contests, officials, and transportation. Financial management is another critical aspect of the role, which includes preparing an annual budget and inventory for the athletic program, as well as overseeing the purchase, distribution, storage, and repair of all athletic equipment. Furthermore, the Athletic Director will develop and coordinate practice schedules for the use of facilities, form interview committees for coaching positions, and promote sportsmanship and publicity for all interscholastic sports teams. Maintaining records of contests, events, and letter winners, as well as supervising the awarding of certificates, letters, trophies, and other commendations to athletes, coaches, and school officials, are also essential functions of this position. The Athletic Director will serve as a liaison between coaches, administration, and the athletic booster club, attending booster club meetings and working closely with the school trainer to establish safe operational procedures for the training room. Finally, the Athletic Director will continuously evaluate and seek ways to improve the athletic program, ensuring it meets the needs of the students and the school community.

Responsibilities

• Administer all DIAA and school district athletic policies and procedures.
• Attend all DIAA and other meetings pertaining to athletics.
• Schedule CPR classes for coaches and physical examinations for the athletes in accordance with the state requirements.
• Review and distribute the athletic handbook annually.
• Check the DIAA medical form for all participants and determine scholastic eligibility of all athletes on a marking period basis.
• Prepare and maintain eligibility listings of all athletes and cheerleaders in the athletic program.
• Attend and supervise all home athletic contests or provide substitute coverage when attendance is not possible.
• Schedule games, officials and transportation, issue contracts and submit information for payment of tournament entry fees.
• Cancel or postpone contests, officials and transportation because of weather or other hazardous conditions.
• Prepare an annual budget and inventory for the athletic program.
• Provide for the purchase, distribution, storage and repair of all athletic equipment.
• Develop and coordinate a practice schedule for the use of the facilities.
• Form interview committees, schedule and participate in interviews of candidates for coaching positions. Make recommendations to the principal.
• Promote sportsmanship and publicity for all interscholastic sports teams.
• Maintain records of contests, events and letter winners.
• Supervise the awarding of certificates, letters, trophies and other commendations to athletes, coaches and school officials.
• Attend the athletic booster club meetings and serve as a liaison between the coaches, administration and the booster club.
• Work with the school trainer to establish procedures for the management and safe operation of the training room.
• Evaluate and seek ways to improve the athletic program.

Requirements

• Valid Delaware teacher certification preferred.
• Previous experience as a coach is desirable.
• Knowledge of the overall operation of the athletic program.
• Knowledge of the DIAA rules and regulations.
• Employed as a teacher in the Brandywine School District preferred.