Athletic Director

Mobile County Public Schools - Mobile, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Mobile, AL

Educational Services

About the position

The Athletic Director is responsible for organizing and administering the overall athletic program within the school. This role requires strong leadership skills to guide the school's athletic coaches and staff, ensuring that all coaches exhibit proper professional and ethical behavior. The Athletic Director will oversee the scheduling of all interscholastic athletic events, ensuring compliance with state and local guidelines regarding pre-season practices. Collaboration with the principal, coaches, cheerleaders, faculty, parents, and staff is essential to establish and maintain high standards of sportsmanship within the school community. In addition to event organization, the Athletic Director will be responsible for hiring officials and security for home games, arranging transportation for athletic participants, and ensuring adherence to all Board policies and regulations set forth by the Alabama High School Athletic Association. The role also involves verifying athlete eligibility, maintaining accurate records, and managing the athletic program budget, including submitting budget requests and overseeing equipment purchases. The Athletic Director will also assist in processing insurance plans for athletes, supervise ticket sales and fundraising events, and coordinate the use of playing fields and facilities. This position requires the ability to maintain confidentiality, develop professional relationships with students and staff, and adhere to all relevant regulations and policies. The Athletic Director will also participate in training programs to enhance skills and will be evaluated annually based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and administers the overall athletic program in the school.
• Provides leadership for the school's athletic coaches and staff, ensuring proper professional and ethical behavior from all coaches.
• Assumes responsibility for the organization and scheduling of all interscholastic athletic events.
• Works with the principal, coaches, cheerleaders, faculty, parents, and staff members to establish and maintain good sportsmanship standards.
• Works with the principal in hiring officials and security as required and assumes general responsibility for the proper supervision of home games.
• Arranges transportation for athletic contest participants.
• Assumes responsibility for the athletic program following all Board policies and ensures compliance with Alabama High School Athletic Association rules and regulations.
• Verifies each athlete's eligibility according to established academic requirements and maintains records of all forms and reports.
• Coordinates with head coaches to manage the athletic program budget and submits budget requests to the principal for approval.
• Assists with processing a proper insurance plan for athletes.
• Supervises ticket sales and fundraising events, ensuring proper handling of funds.
• Plans for non-school use of playing fields and facilities.
• Works with the principal, coaches, and boosters to improve and maintain existing facilities.
• Arranges field, gym practice, and all athletic schedules.
• Provides for physical examinations for all athletes and processes all reports and claims.
• Plans and supervises an annual recognition program for all school athletes.
• Maintains confidentiality of school-related business and records.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with students and other employees.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, and local Board policies, maintaining timely and accurate reports and records.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of all participants in the athletic program.
• Participates in training programs to increase skill and proficiency related to the assignment.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and opportunities for improvement.
• Reports potential problems or unusual events to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to inquiries and concerns in a timely and positive manner.
• Supervises and assists with extracurricular and co-curricular activities as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Alabama teaching certificate.
• A minimum of five (5) years successful coaching and/or athletic director experience.
• Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
• Ability to be punctual and maintain regular attendance.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to student athletes as established by the Alabama High School Athletics Association and the Mobile County School Board.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to identify and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, manage data, and produce required reports.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in managing athletic programs at both high school and middle school levels.
• Familiarity with fundraising and community engagement strategies for school athletics.

Benefits

• Salary supplements based on school type (High or Middle).
• Professional development opportunities.
• Participation in various student and parent activities.
• Annual evaluation and feedback on performance.