Athletic Director

Unclassified - Oklahoma City, OK

Part-time - Entry Level

Remote - Oklahoma City, OK

About the position

The Athletic Director at Cristo Rey OKC leads the Royals Athletics Program, serving as the primary contact for all athletics-related matters. This role involves collaboration with league officials, coaches, student athletes, school administration, and parents to foster a program centered on sportsmanship, teamwork, skill development, and competition. The Athletic Director is responsible for creating a clear mission statement and core values for the athletic program, ensuring that these values are upheld by all stakeholders, including students, parents, and teachers. This position also involves establishing traditions to reward students who exemplify the values of the Athletic Department, such as Senior Night and End of Season Awards Banquets. In addition to mission-driven responsibilities, the Athletic Director will pursue both short and long-term goals for the growth and development of the athletic department. This includes initiatives like strength and conditioning programs during the off-season, developing a booster program, engaging in community outreach, and building relationships with local colleges and universities. The role requires coordination with the Marketing and Development Manager to enhance the online presence and branding of the Athletics program. Logistically, the Athletic Director will lead the revision and implementation of an Athletics Handbook, hire and train coaches, and ensure compliance with various regulations and guidelines. They will oversee all procedures related to athletic and academic eligibility, manage athletic schedules, and arrange logistics for competitions, including communication with referees and transportation. Financial management is also a key aspect of this role, as the Athletic Director will manage the Athletics Department budget, maintain inventory of athletic equipment, and oversee payments for league dues and other expenses. Relationship building is crucial, as the Athletic Director will regularly attend practices, facilitate conversations among athletic conference schools, and build connections with other Athletic Directors in the area. This position is part-time and allows for a flexible schedule, with the expectation of being present at athletic events and on campus as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cristo Rey OKC Royals Athletics Program.
• Serve as the primary contact for athletics with league officials, coaches, student athletes, school administration, and parents.
• Create a clear mission statement and set of core values for the athletic program.
• Uphold the mission of the athletic program and represent core values to stakeholders.
• Establish routines and traditions to reward students who uphold values of the Athletic Department.
• Pursue short and long term goals related to the growth and development of the athletic department.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Development Manager for the creation of a clear Athletics online presence.
• Revise and implement an Athletics Handbook that includes mission, vision, and expectations.
• Hire and train coaches to develop the current sports program.
• Oversee all procedures related to athletic and academic eligibility.
• Manage creation, confirmation, and communication of all athletic schedules.
• Arrange logistics for all competitions including referees and transportation.
• Manage the budget of the Athletics Department.
• Maintain inventory of Athletic Equipment and create protocols for replacing and purchasing equipment.
• Oversee the payment of all league dues, referees, and field rentals.
• Show presence at practices to check-in on coaches and athletes.
• Facilitate conversations among athletic conference schools and be the primary point of contact for scheduling district games.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
• At least 2 years of experience coaching.
• Advanced Microsoft skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience as an Athletic Director.
• Bilingual speaking and writing preferred.

Benefits

• Work from home