Athletic Director - Part Time Tiverton High School

Unclassified - Tiverton, RI

Part-time - Mid Level

Tiverton, RI

1-10 employees

About the position

The Athletic Director at Tiverton High School is a part-time position responsible for overseeing all athletic programs for both middle and high school students. This role involves a variety of administrative and supervisory tasks aimed at ensuring the smooth operation of the school's sports programs. The Athletic Director will work closely with the high school administration to hire coaches, supervise their performance, and evaluate their effectiveness in fostering a positive athletic environment. This position requires strong organizational skills to manage schedules for all teams, including rescheduling any cancellations that may occur throughout the season. In addition to administrative duties, the Athletic Director will be responsible for logistical arrangements for home and away games. This includes hiring officials for home games, coordinating with trainers, and ensuring that transportation is arranged for away games. The Athletic Director will also serve as the administrator on duty during all home games, which involves managing the event and addressing any issues that arise, including settling disputes or complaints from parents. The role also requires the Athletic Director to attend all tournament games and multiple away games to support the teams and ensure compliance with regulations. The Athletic Director will oversee the maintenance of athletic fields, ensuring they are lined and playable for games. Additionally, this position involves ordering equipment, performing safety checks, and ensuring that all football equipment is properly checked and reconditioned. Collaboration with vice principals is essential to address any discipline issues that may affect student-athletes, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all participants.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all the middle and high school sports.
• Hires all the coaches in conjunction with the high school administration.
• Supervises and evaluates the coaches.
• Makes the schedules for all teams and reschedules all cancellations.
• Arranges and pays the officials for home games and coordinates with a trainer.
• Arranges transportation for away games.
• Serves as the administrator on duty for all home games.
• Settles all parent disputes and complaints.
• Attends all tournament games and multiple away games.
• Ensures the fields are lined and playable.
• Orders all equipment, performs safety checks, and has the football equipment checked and reconditioned.
• Works with vice principals to handle discipline issues impacting student-athletes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in athletic administration or related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Experience in conflict resolution and handling disputes.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in coaching or sports management.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and equipment maintenance.
• Familiarity with state athletic association rules and regulations.

Benefits

• Part-time flexible schedule.
• Opportunity to work with student-athletes and contribute to their development.