ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
JOB POSTING
SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Junior/Senior High School Principal, the Athletic Director will lead the Schoolcraft Community Schools athletic programming toward local, regional, and state-wide excellence. The Athletic Director will conduct annual evaluations of all Varsity coaching staff, lead efforts in developing our student-athletes as school, community, and league leaders, and establish a vision for excellence in Schoolcraft Community Schools athletic programming.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
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EXCELLENCE IN ATHLETICS:
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Develop our coaching staff through evaluation, feedback, and establishing a vision for a shared vision for a coach at SCS.
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Grow and develop Varsity and sub-Varsity coaches for advancement in the Department, investing in their leadership aligned with the District and Department’s vision for excellence.
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Attract, retain, screen, and develop high-quality coaches of character, influence, and positivity within SCS athletics.
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Facilitate annual Student-Athlete Handbook review in collaboration with SCS and community partners.
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Continue ensuring all athletic programs have in-season and out-of-season strength and conditions programs facilitated by the SCS Strength Coach.
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Collaborate with Athletic Trainer to ensure proper scheduling, support, and coverage at home and away events.
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Develop a Student-Athlete Advisory Counsel to enhance leadership development, communication between athletic programs, and amplify extracurricular athletic enthusiasm and participation.
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Enhance our student-led cheering section that compliments our band and cheer team with behavioral expectations, student-leaders, and an Athletic Director-involved communications process for approving, coordinating, and facilitating student involvement at home and - as needed - away athletic contests.
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COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE:
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Represent SCS Athletics in league meetings and the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA)
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Attend and represent SCS Athletics at Athletic Booster Club meetings.
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Represent SCS at home and away postseason tournament contests.
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MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS:
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Recruit and develop game-day staff, including event supervisors, ticket-takers, and other essential operations of on-site events.
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Collaborate with the Concessions Manager by providing all home-games dates to ensure home-game coverage.
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Maintain, establish, and communicate an annual budget for athletic-related expenses and facilities maintenance projects to SCS Central Administration and the Jr/Sr High School Principal.
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Establish a schedule for equipment replacement and updating while ensuring all equipment meets safety standards.
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Ensure event facilities are maintained, organized, set up, and properly staffed for all athletic events.
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Develop fundraising program with opportunities through athletic sponsorships for all athletic teams.
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Facilitate annual sports season scheduling in collaboration with our Administrative Assistant, communicating season openings, cancellations, and reschedulings to pertinent staff, parents, and opposition.
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Facilitate weekly academic eligibility and daily attendance eligibility checks in conjunction with the Attendance Administrative Assistant.
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Facilitate and communicate away event transportation itineraries in conjunction with SCS Director for Transportation.
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Coordinate facility use with the District's Facility Use Coordinator to ensure middle school and high school athletic programs have priority over non-school-related programming.
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Coordinate with coaching staff for special events, connecting with alumni for special occasions, ensuring they understand their involvement in special events.
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OTHER DUTIES:
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Perform other duties as assigned by Jr/Sr High School Principal or from District Central Office Administration.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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All applicants will hold, or be in the process of obtaining, a K-12 Administrative Certification, certification(s) through the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA), or have a degree and experience in athletic administration.
TIMELINE:
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SCS will review all applications on Monday, August 10th. Applications are due by 11:59 PM on August 9th.
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Questions? Call Matt Webster (Assistant Superintendent/HR) at 269-929-5301
