Athletic Director

Overview

Plans, implements, supervises all athletic programs at all sites that provide sports under the supervision of the Unit Director and/or Area Director

Responsibilities

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities)

• Ensure all athletic programs and services have accurate participation records.
• Work hand-in-hand with the Unit Director and/or Area Director to:
• Plan, organize and implement Daily, Weekly and Monthly sport schedules
• Promote and stimulate youth participation.
• Increase participation yearly by at least 10% for each sport
• Ensure registration for each sport is out timely and make calls from year prior.
• Post sports schedule on social media
• Set up remind or similar app for all parents to notify if games are cancelled changed or for information.
• Communicate with parents regularly
• Secure sponsorships in conjunction with CEO & Resource Development Manager for all sports.
• Provide training for the coaches yearly per sport
• Conduct coaches’ meetings
• In the future, establish travel baseball/softball teams/tournaments that includes, marketing registration, securing coaches, and all other tasks related to the travel baseball teams.
• Work with Unit Director and/or Area Director to secure staff for concessions at all sports at least 2 people at all sport events.
• Recommend modifications that respond to member needs and interests to Unit Director and/or Area Director.
• Ensure a healthy, clean and safe environment, supervising members in assigned program area with minimal assistance.
• Manage areas and ensure a productive work environment. Contact Unit Director and/or Area Director when supplies are needed.
• Ensure that attendance, memberships and registrations are up to date and put into KidTrax/membership software tracking system.
• Establish ongoing communication with:
• Unit Director and/or Area Director, who may have you contact:
• Teachers-speaking on the phone, in person and via email to discuss students’ progress and concerns.
• Parents-Informing them every time a goal is met, letting them know progress on regular basis, alerting them of discipline mishaps

Qualifications

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES

• Must be trained in CPR/First Aid within the first 90 days of hire
• Must have a valid State Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must attend weekly staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal : Maintain close daily contact with Senior Program Director, Program/Teen Coordinator, and Club members.

External : Maintain contact with schoolteachers, members’ parents, and others to assist in establishing additional resources for our youth

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• College student majoring in: Education, Sociology, Recreation, or Related Field OR 4-year college degree in related field OR at least 2 years’ experience in working with youth
• Experience in planning and implementing youth sport programs.
• Knowledge of youth development
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
• Ability to work hand and hand with youths’ parent
• Ability to plan and implement quality education programs for youth
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position requires some lifting (large files, paper for printers and copier).
• Occasional traveling for training & tournaments

DISCLAIMER

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.