Athletic Director

Inter-Lakes School District - Meredith, NH

Full-time

Meredith, NH

Educational Services

About the position

The Athletic Director at Inter-Lakes School District is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the interscholastic athletic program for students in grades 7 through 12. This position entails comprehensive supervision of all athletic coaches and programs, ensuring that the district's athletic initiatives align with educational goals and promote student engagement in sports. The Athletic Director will work closely with the High School Principal to recruit and select coaches and advisors, fostering a culture of excellence and best practices in coaching methodologies. Annual evaluations of coaching staff will be conducted to maintain high standards and accountability within the program. In addition to personnel management, the Athletic Director will be tasked with developing and managing the athletic budget, maintaining accurate inventories of equipment and uniforms, and coordinating payments for coaches, officials, and game support personnel. The role also involves monitoring the academic, behavioral, and physical eligibility of all athletes, ensuring that they meet the necessary standards to participate in interscholastic sports. The Athletic Director will be responsible for submitting required reports to the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA) and developing program statistics as requested by the administration. Scheduling is another critical aspect of this position, as the Athletic Director will coordinate field and facility utilization for practices and games, develop athletic schedules for all sports, and arrange transportation for contests. Public relations duties include maintaining the athletic department's website, reporting scores to the NHIAA, and acting as a liaison with community-sponsored youth programs and local recreation departments. The Athletic Director will also coordinate the sports award ceremony at the end of each season and supervise home contests to ensure a safe and organized environment for athletes and spectators alike. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, as the Athletic Director will consult with athletes, parents, coaches, and principals when issues arise, promoting effective communication and collaboration within the athletic community. The position may also involve additional duties that contribute to the continuous improvement of the Inter-Lakes athletic program.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and select all coaches/advisors in conjunction with the principal.
• Promote best practices in coaching.
• Complete annual evaluations of all coaches.
• Hire related game support personnel, e.g., police, ticket takers, scorers, etc.
• Monitor coaches' eligibility including completion of required trainings.
• Facilitate networking with other district and community youth program coaches.
• Develop and manage the interscholastic athletic budget.
• Maintain accurate inventory of equipment, uniforms, and supplies.
• Coordinate payment for coaches, advisors, officials, and game support personnel.
• Submit required reports to the NHIAA.
• Develop and submit program statistics to the administration as requested.
• Monitor the academic, behavioral, and physical eligibility of all athletes.
• Develop team rosters.
• Attend related local and state level meetings.
• Maintain an updated coaching/athletic handbook.
• Document and process all revenue generated by interscholastic athletic related events.
• Approve and coordinate all interscholastic athletic related fundraising activities.
• Consult with athletes, parents, coaches, and principals when problems or complaints arise.
• Coordinate field and facility utilization for practices and games.
• Develop the interscholastic athletic schedules for all sports.
• Work with NHIAA personnel and other required officials to schedule game officials.
• Arrange required transportation for interscholastic athletic contests.
• Maintain an interscholastic athletic department website.
• Report home scores to the NHIAA.
• Act as liaison to community-sponsored youth programs and local recreation departments.
• Coordinate the sports award ceremony at the end of each season.
• Attend and/or coordinate supervision of home contests.
• Assume other duties as assigned that promote the efficient operation of the athletic program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Experience in coaching, teaching, or officiating preferred.