Athletic Director Exeter High School

Position Type:
Administration
Date Posted:
12/21/2023
Location:
Exeter High School
Date Available:
07/01/2024
Closing Date:
Until filled
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR - EXETER HIGH SCHOOL
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Principal, the Athletic Director provides leadership in the development, organization, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive school athletic program in compliance with the NHIAA. The Athletic Director promotes the value that athletics and sportsmanship can offer students and the school, and serves as a liaison between the school and organizations associated with school athletics.
ESSENTIAL CORE VALUES

• Is student-centered and believes athletics are an extension of a dynamic educational program.
• Believes that helping all students grow socially, emotionally, and mentally well is important to the process of academic rigor.
• Believes in encouraging diverse thinking and seeking different perspectives from many different stakeholders.
• Values diversity, inclusion and equity in all decisions.
• Appreciates and respects all beliefs and differences while working to provide harmony for those differences to coexist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
LEADERSHIP

• Develops short and long-range goals and objectives for the athletic program and evaluates their attainment annually.
• Supports the superintendent, principal and school board goals and priorities in compliance with all strategies, programs, policies and procedures.
• Develops, models and enforces professional standards of conduct among staff members and coaches.
• Coordinates and leads staff/coach professional development.
• Recommends, informs and administers policies and regulations pertaining to athletics.
• Counsels with internal and external personnel (e.g. administrators, auditors, public agencies, community members, sponsors, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
• Ensures all student athletic requirements and concerns are properly addressed in a timely manner.
• Mediates conflicts with student athletes, coaches, and/or parents.
• Stays informed of legal decisions made in all areas under AD prevue such as Title IX, sex discrimination and negligence cases.

SUPERVISION

• Oversees all athletic department personnel and stipend positions, including recruitment, hiring and evaluation.
• Supervises the Cooperative Middle School Athletic Coordinator Stipend Position to ensure a streamlined approach is implemented throughout the Exeter Region Cooperative School District.
• Supervises and directs the scheduling and contracting of contests.
• Oversees the coordination of ticket takers, scorekeepers, security, law enforcement and other personnel for all events.
• Supervises the coordination of all student activities transportation within the school(s).
• Manages the approval, coordination and hosting of officials as needed.
• Ensures all coaches have completed required state and local requirements including certification in CPR/AED, sudden cardiac arrest and concussion.
• Facilitates required training and mentoring for coaches prior to their service for the purpose of protecting student athletes and ensuring all coaches are properly trained in district policy and best practices regarding athletics.

OPERATIONS

• Creates, reviews, and distributes athletic handbooks for coaches and student athletes and parents.
• Develops long-range plans for facilities and programming.
• Determines when to postpone or cancel practices and/or athletic events.
• Creates and administers an evaluation process for school coaching staff. Evaluates head coaches annually and requires head coaches to evaluate assistant coaches annually.
• Creates and communicates emergency action plans and updates annually for all venues.
• Plans and supervises recognition programs for student participants.
• Maintains effective communication of all matters related to the athletics program with the principal.
• Ensures eligibility of student athletes.

COMMUNITY

• Communicates, collaborates and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, student, parents, officials, media and other related entities.
• Coordinates the distribution of information related to athletic programs with the media.
• Establishes and maintains communication with community agencies such as local health, fire, police and park departments related to health and safety of athletics and physical education programs.
• Supports the relationship between school and the community by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior in all interactions.
• Fosters support for the athletic program and school spirit among all on-participants.
• Conducts information sessions for parents and constituents regarding rules, and regulations.

BUDGET & INVENTORY

• Prepares an annual budget.
• Monitors budget allocations, expenditures, and fund balances.
• Ensures funds are recorded appropriately, expenses stay within budget and best practices are followed.
• Manages the maintenance of all athletic facilities and equipment and recommends improvements and/or replacement.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
  • Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• operating standard office equipment which includes utilizing pertinent software and applications;
• planning and managing projects and programs;
• overseeing program financial activities;
• developing effective working relationships;
• preparing and maintaining accurate records; and
• administering personnel policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE is required to:

• perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent and/or ratios;
• review and interpret highly technical information;
• compose technical documents;
• speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and
• solve practical problems.

Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• pertinent laws, codes policies and/or regulations;
• personnel processes; and
• standard business practices.

SPECIFIC ABILITY based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• providing leadership, direction and team building;
• communicating with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds;
• establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals from diverse professional backgrounds;
• working independently under time constraints to meet deadlines and schedules;
• organizing and communicating information and concepts;
• setting priorities;
• working as part of a team;
• analyzing situations and making accurate decisions;
• working with multiple projects simultaneously;
• dealing with frequent interruptions and changing work priorities;
• working with detailed information/data and maintaining accurate records;
• maintaining confidentiality; and
• facilitating communication between persons with frequently divergent positions.

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

• Required: Valid teaching/administrative license from the State of New Hampshire.
• Preferred: Certified Athletic Administrator and/or Certified Masters Athletic Administrator Association designation from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association.
• Motor vehicle operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS, WORK HAZARDS
Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above, in addition to the following: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Employee must occasionally lift and move equipment and/or supplies. The job is performed for the most part in an office, gymnasium, athletic field and school setting, including in outside weather conditions. The noise level is that of a typical school. Mental demands requiring decision making, analytical and organizational skills in order to achieve work objectives, draw daily operational conclusions, solve practical problems, use computer technology and to present information for use by administration in making decisions.
SAU 16 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, ethnic origins, country of origin, economic status, status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment sexual assault, or stalking, disability, age or other protected classes under applicable law.