Director of Athletic Services.pdf

Socorro Independent School District - El Paso, TX

Full-time - Director

El Paso, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Director of Athletic Services is responsible for overseeing and supporting the overall operation of the athletic department within the school district. This position plays a crucial role in organizing and administering the entire program of UIL athletic activities for the district, ensuring that all athletic events are scheduled and managed effectively. The Director will maintain records of middle school and high school athletic contests, and will be responsible for the organization and scheduling of all athletic and aquatic activities. Additionally, the Director oversees the district's Health and Physical Education (HPE) program, fostering good relations with the community to keep them informed and engaged with the athletic program. The Director will also manage the SISD Athletics and Aquatics web pages, working with staff to enhance the presentation of information to better serve students, staff, and community members. A significant aspect of this role includes maintaining positive relationships with local media and providing leadership in the selection, assignment, and evaluation of athletic coaches, trainers, and staff. The Director will organize and administer game management for athletic contests at the Student Activities Complex (SAC) and at SISD high school campuses, ensuring that all events run smoothly and efficiently. In addition to these responsibilities, the Director will coordinate the assignment of athletic contest officials, prepare and administer budgets for athletics and aquatics, and manage post-season travel arrangements for all athletic programs. The role also involves overseeing ticket sales for athletic contests, contracting for out-of-town regular season and post-season athletic contests, and administering the district's student athletic insurance program. The Director will evaluate district athletic facilities, provide input for repairs, and make recommendations for major renovations over a multi-year timeframe. Furthermore, the Director will develop and disseminate information regarding the district's athletic programs, ensuring compliance with UIL and SISD regulations, and will serve in an advisory capacity on UIL District Executive Committees. The position requires a high level of independent, ethical, and professional conduct, as well as the ability to communicate effectively and maintain emotional control under stress. The Director must demonstrate a commitment to the goals and objectives of the school district and support its social media efforts to highlight student and staff achievements.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and administers the overall program of UIL athletic activities for the district.
• Maintains records of middle school and high school athletic contests.
• Assumes responsibility for the organization and scheduling of all athletic events.
• Assumes responsibility for the organization and scheduling of all aquatic activities.
• Oversees district Health and Physical Education (HPE) program.
• Fosters good school/community relations by keeping the community aware and responsive to the athletic program.
• Oversees the SISD Athletics Web Page and works with staff to continuously improve the presentation of information in order to better serve SISD students, staff and community members.
• Oversees the SISD Aquatics Web Page and works with staff to continuously improve the presentation of information in order to better serve SISD students, staff and community members.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with El Paso and regional media.
• Provides leadership in the selection, assignment and evaluation of athletic coaches, trainers and staff.
• Organizes and administers the game management for athletic contests at the Student Activities Complex (SAC) and at the SISD high school campuses.
• Coordinates the assignment of athletic contest officials through the local TASO Chapter of the local official's association.
• Prepares and administers the Athletics and Aquatics budgets.
• Prepares and recommends campus athletic budget allocations.
• Coordinates post season travel arrangements and contests for all athletic programs.
• Coordinates the ticket sales for athletic contests.
• Coordinates the contracting for out-of-town regular season athletic contests and for post season athletic contests.
• Administers the district student athletic insurance program.
• Coordinates the process of athletic equipment recertification, repair and maintenance.
• Oversees technological applications for athletic programs including digital game filing, Finish Lynx Timing, Daktronics Timing, HyTech Scoring, etc.
• Maintains the SAC Master Calendar for all events.
• Coordinates the contracting for all events at the SAC not conducted by SISD staff.
• Supervises SAC Concessions operations.
• Evaluates district athletic facilities and provides input for repairs, as well as recommendations for major repairs and renovations over a multi-year timeframe.
• Provides input for the construction of athletic facilities on new and existing campuses.
• Develops and disseminates district athletic program information including participation expectations, eligibility, physical exams, travel and other information pertinent to enhancing program effectiveness via the Athletic Handbook.
• Prepares the SISD UIL Eligibility Calendar based on TEA/UIL Guidelines.
• Advises Athletic Booster Clubs and other campus or community groups on UIL and SISD regulations.
• Serves in an advisory capacity on the 1AAAAA and 2AAAA UIL District Executive Committees (DEC).
• Works effectively with area and regional athletic directors in scheduling, organizing, conducting and evaluating athletic activities.
• Develops professional skills and takes an active role in state (THSADA) and national (NIAAA) athletic administration associations.
• Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the SISD safety program.
• Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district policies.
• Supports the district's social media efforts that highlight the hard work of our students and staff as well as increase communication with all stakeholders.
• Demonstrates the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to district operations.
• Demonstrates a high level of independent, ethical, and professional conduct.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor.
• Provides optimal customer service to all students, employees, parents, community members and any other stakeholders of the district.

Requirements

• Master's Degree
• Texas Mid-Management Certificate or Principal Certificate
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Certification
• Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) and/or Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) Certification
• Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program
• Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing athletics
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
• Ability to manage budget, personnel, and coordinate district functions.