Athletic Director

Highlander Charter School - Warren, RI

Part-time - Mid Level

Warren, RI

Educational Services

About the position

The Athletic Director at Highlander Charter School is responsible for overseeing and managing the athletics programming at the district level. This part-time role involves coordinating various aspects of athletic events, ensuring compliance with district policies, and supporting coaches and student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a master sports calendar for games/events.
• Secure and file the paperwork for equipment lease requests involving the athletic department.
• Familiarize with gym, building, and athletic field use.
• Coordinate gym use for practices and games with the Building Manager and provide final clearance for use.
• Work with coaching staff and Building Manager to secure transportation for athletic departure times and provide bus drivers with trip sheets.
• Confirm officials contracts and all non-conference contest contracts.
• Secure game workers for athletic contests, including clock operators, scorekeepers, and line judges.
• Submit athletic expense request sheets for payment of officials and other workers to the district office.
• Act as a resource person and coordinator for all coaches.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR and Concussion Training records for all coaches.
• Assist in supervision at home athletic contests.
• Assist in the selection of coaches for the athletic program and/or possibly serve as a coach.
• Evaluate all athletic programs on an annual basis and make recommendations for improvement to the building principal and district administrator.
• Review/update the Athletic Handbook annually.
• Administer the school athletic code in a fair and consistent manner that is within the intent of the code.
• Ensure district adherence to all OSAA and district policies, administrative rules, procedures, and codes relating to participation in athletics.
• Manage inventories, orders, and stocks supplies.
• Evaluate student injuries, determine course of action, perform minor first aid in compliance with District policies, and complete required paperwork in a timely fashion.

Requirements

• CPR Certification
• Experience in managing athletic programs
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with coaches and staff
• Knowledge of OSAA and district policies regarding athletics

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in coaching
• Familiarity with athletic event management
• First Aid/CPR training

Benefits

• Part-time position with flexible hours
• Opportunity to impact student-athletes' experiences
• Engagement with the school community