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- Purpose Statement: The Athletic Director is responsible for growing and directing the school’s Athletic Program. To help advance the mission and vision of Sheridan Hills Christian school with a biblical perspective.
Personal Qualifications:
- A born-again believer with a testimony of salvation by receiving Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord.
- An active member in good standing of a Bible-believing church.
- Public and private life that demonstrates Biblical qualities of a Christian role model, at home, work, and in the community.
- Practice principles of Christian growth including prayer, study, witnessing, and discipleship.
- Model Christian virtues in attitude, speech, and action.
- Exhibit the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22,23)
- Model and cultivate habits of prayer, faith, and encouragement.
- Commits and contributes to a local church.
- Must possess Biblical knowledge and the ability to integrate Scripture into the educational process.
- Must have an understanding of and commitment to SHCS’ educational objectives and philosophy of education.
- Display a personal decorum that models professionalism, modesty, and good taste.
- Must have sufficient health and physical endurance to be able to complete the assigned responsibilities.
- Must be willing to travel.
- Shows a positive, cheerful attitude with parents, students and staff.
- Shows integrity in dealing with confidential information.
Professional Qualifications:
- Must hold a BA/BS from four-year college or university. A Master’s degree (MA) or equivalent is preferred. Prior successful experience working in school administration and coaching positions strongly preferred.
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills, with proper command of the English language.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, G Suite, FACTS SIS or similar platforms required.
- Able to work well independently, manage time well, and handle multiple tasks.
- Effective leadership, communication and team management skills.
- Knowledge of athletic laws and regulations as well as the ability to research and interpret.
- Strong negotiation and public relationship skills.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with the Director of HR in the interviewing and selection of coaches. Makes employment recommendations to the Director of HR and Head of School.
- Coordinates the scheduling of athletic events, officials/referees for home games.
- Coordinates with coaches on team travel, game scheduling and practice sessions.
- Provides leadership, coordination, promotion and guidance for all sports activities and programs such as games, practices, fundraisers, etc.
- Supervises athletic games and acts as the host to officials and visiting schools.
- Responsible for the purchase and maintenance of athletic equipment and facilities.
- Ensures compliance with FHSAA rules and regulations and any other governing agencies.
- Prioritizes safety as a main objective for athletes and coaches, ensuring adherence to all medical and safety requirements.
- Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
- Professionally represents SHCS in interactions with parents, community, staff and students.
- Acts as a liaison with selectors, leagues and other agencies.
- Coordinates with the head coaches and ensures that all athletes have received the necessary athletic clearances prior to the start of practices.
- Able to develop and implement athletic programs.
- Maintains an awareness of industry events and changes, such as regulation changes.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Keeps the Head of School abreast of any major issues (coaching changes, incidents, program changes, etc.) on a regular basis.
- Provides executive leadership and oversight that leads the growth and continual improvement of the school’s athletic program.
- Ensures that all aspects of the athletic department advances the vision, values, and philosophy of the school.
- Supervises and evaluates all coaches with major focus of building rapport and buy-in for program growth.
- Provides vision, guidance and training of the coaches as needed.
- Tracking and reporting on team progress through analyzing past performances, recent successes, and areas for improvement.
- Prepare budgets for athletic programs and allocate athletic funds.
- Advises and ensures all coaches conform with FHSAA and/or league policies and regulations and with state and federal laws.
- Ensures all coaches have successfully completed required training/orientation programs.
- Attends in-service meetings, league meetings, and other athletic meetings as required.
Other Responsibilities
- Teach classes as needed.
- Serve as head coach for a minimum of one varsity sport.
- Assists as back-up coach when needed.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.