Ministerial Summary:
The Basketball Program Director & Athletic Operations/Business Development serves athletics leadership as the lead voice in managing, coordinating, and overseeing the operations of all athletic events and facilities. This employee will work as a liaison between Athletics and Facilities to ensure there are no scheduling/calendar conflicts, that there is proper supervision at events, and to maximize revenue from facility rentals, summer camps, and ticket sales.
Principal Accountabilities:
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Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
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Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
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Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
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Abides by the Confidentiality Policy set forth in the Diocese Employee Handbook
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Serve as head coach for an athletics program
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Provide regular feedback on programs to Director of Student Life and Athletics (DSLA) and Principal
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Collaborate generously with other Associate Athletic Directors, administrative staff, and DSLA in maintaining a vibrant, positive, mission-driven department
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Work closely with administrative support staff and DSLA to ensure compliance with TAPPS guidelines
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Assist DSLA in generating revenue through full organization, coordination, communication, and execution of Athletics summer camps
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Provide locker room supervision in the mornings and afternoons as needed
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Assist department in supervising lunch periods
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Manage the athletic calendar in Brightly
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Serve as point person for game day operations for weekly athletic events, including Home Town Ticketing and Arbiter Pay
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Serve as administrator-on-duty for select contests (in collaboration with other athletics leadership)
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Assist in managing athletic facility rentals and communication of specific details with Athletic and Facilities Departments
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Assist in the setup and tear down of all on campus athletic contests
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Assist coaches in securing transportation and lodging for all out of town games
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Coordinate campus Summer High School Camps, Summer Youth Camps and Vikathon
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Work with the athletic department on Fall, Winter, and Spring Media Day facility needs
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Responsible for all other duties, projects, tasks, committees, etc. as assigned
Typical Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position:
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Moderate decisions made in this position
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Must use good judgment and accept feedback, suggestions, etc., as needed
Supervision Given and/or Received:
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Received: Minimal supervision given to this position
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Given: The position provides feedback and guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees in the school and Catholic Schools Office
Internal Contacts:
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Athletic Department, Facilities Department, Administration, Coaches, staff.
External Contacts:
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Catholic Schools Office, TAPPS office, parents, vendors.
Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:
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Must be able to work with various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality.
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Work surfaces will vary from concrete to grass to hard wood floors.
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Job responsibilities require both inside and outside assignments.
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Interruptions at work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required.
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Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision.
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Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
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Moderate to high work pace for extended periods of time
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Non-Traditional Workday. Many hours are required in evenings and weekends to properly complete essential duties and responsibilities.
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Fulfillment of job description requires occasional work above and beyond routine hours of operation and extended time periods
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The employee may be exposed to communicable diseases
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The employee may be presented with frustrated or upset stakeholders
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Must be able to stand for long periods of time, have good mobility skills and be able to walk long distances.
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Must demonstrate ability to communicate to give adequate directions and instructions.
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Sitting, standing, lifting, carrying (up to 60 pounds), reaching, climbing stairs, squatting, kneeling, and moving equipment/light furniture may be required.
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Some off-campus work may be required to attend meetings
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This position also works in a professional office environment but is subject to stress due to the evolving and quickly expanding needs of the Diocese, tight deadlines and moderate workloads.
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Ability to sit and perform computer work for lengthy periods of time.
Travel Requirements:
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Semi-frequent travel by car or school vehicle, may be required to Diocese Parishes and/or schools
Education and Experience Preferred:
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Undergraduate degree in Operations, Business, Sports Management, or Sports Administration
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Minimum 2 years’ experience in athletics management
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Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
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Thorough understanding of UIL and TAPPS rules
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Practicing Catholic with the ability to understand, appreciate, and communicate the value of a Catholic education
Knowledge and Skills Preferred:
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Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
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Knowledge of adolescent physical development and sport skills and regulations
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Expertise, knowledge, and competency in fundamentals of the sport
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Demonstrated professional written and verbal communication skills.
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Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills including the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders at all levels
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Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills necessary for accomplishing goals and objectives
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Demonstrated ability to analyze data and incorporate that data into strategy
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Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to adapt to changing environments and priorities
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Demonstrated ability to inspire, lead and work collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.
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High level of energy, creativity, optimism and schedule flexibility (some nights and weekends)
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Working knowledge of a variety of software platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Google Apps and the Internet
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Demonstrated analytical and customer service skills.
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A strong ability to multi-task is required.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
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Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
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Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to effectively answer questions in a timely manner by using all resources available.
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Commitment to the mission and values of the Catholic Church and the Diocese of Fort Worth.
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Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality.
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Ability to receive, understand, retain, and complete verbal and written tasks.
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Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
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Ability to work well with people from a diverse variety of audiences.
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Demonstrated ability to skillset to listen empathetically, make peace, and de-escalate.
