POSITION POSTING
Columbia Middle School is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Middle School Athletic Director on the MLEA Co-curricular schedule. Moses Lake Middle Schools participate in the North Central Washington Middle School League (NCW). The Moses Lake School District is committed to teaching and developing useful, life-long skills in its student athletes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Valid Washington State Teacher certificate with degree and/or endorsement in Secondary Education.
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Preferred Masters in Coaching and Athletic Administration or Registered/Certified Athletic Administrator with the NIAAA.
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Currently hold, or ability and ability to obtain, First Aid, CPR, AED Certification.
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Currently hold, or ability and ability to obtain, MLSD Type II Certification.
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Previous Athletic Director and supervisory experience preferred.
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Previous secondary head coaching experience preferred.
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Previous secondary level teaching experience preferred.
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Willingness to work in co-curricular programs.
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Have experience with, knowledge of, skill in, and support of shared decision-making.
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Have experience, knowledge, and skill in working with the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association rules and regulations.
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Ability and interest in working with underserved students.
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Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the district/department may find appropriate and acceptable.
DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES:
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Demonstrated experience effectively working in an athletic/activities and co-curricular setting.
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Demonstrated self-motivation and organizational skills.
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Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and community.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality.
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Ability to coordinate events and activities.
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Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a building team.
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Ability to effectively manage secondary level students.
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Ability to assume a leadership role in co-curricular development.
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Advanced organizational, time management and conflict resolution skills.
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Must be willing and able to work beyond the normal school day in a flexible schedule as dependent on evening and weekend events.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Assist with management of middle level athletics and activities.
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Maintain and administer MLSD Board Policies 2150, 2151 and 2152 and current practices as set forth by District Administration and the School Board.
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Assist coaches in providing the 14 Legal Duties of Care as outlined by NFHS and the NIAAA.
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Demonstrated commitment and interest in athletics and activities.
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Ability to work with staff and participate in site-based decision making processes.
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Other duties as assigned.
DUTIES:
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Prepare a master budget and supervise equipment inventories.
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Prepare a master sports calendar that includes conference and non-conference games/events.
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Coordinate gym, building and athletic field use with the District Community Schools and maintain the District use calendar.
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Coordinate gym use for practices and games and give final clearance for the use of either gym or the athletic field.
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Work with coaching staff and transportation supervisor to schedule all athletic departure times.
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Arrange travel and overnight accommodations for players or athletic teams (and coaches) competing in postseason competition.
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Seek and recommend suitable competition for all non-conference events/games.
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Request and hire all officials for 7-8 grade athletic events.
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Confirm official’s and non-conference contest contracts.
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Secure game workers for athletic contests, chain crews, announcers, clock operators, score keepers, line judges, etc.
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Coordinate the collection of rosters for program information as needed.
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Act as a resource person and coordinator for all coaches.
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Assist in supervision of home athletic contests.
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Coordinate the hiring of coaches for the athletic program.
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Evaluate all athletic programs on an annual basis. Make recommendations for improvement to the building principal and district administrator.
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Complete an evaluation form and hold a conference with all coaches within 30 days after the conclusion of their sport season’s state tournament.
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Mediate the resolution of problems, issues, and concerns that may arise between coaches and athletic programs.
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Provide a channel through which students and the community may express their concerns about the athletic program.
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Provide for in-service of coaching staff as needed.
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Disseminate WIAA materials and enforce WIAA rules and regulations, including player eligibility.
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Collect, file, and notify athletes and coaches regarding student eligibility as it pertains to sport registration, sport physical, academic contract and athletic code of conduct.
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Collect and maintain on file a properly completed sport physical for every student participating in athletics.
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Distribute athletic training rules yearly to all athletic participants.
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Administer the school athletic code in a fair and consistent manner.
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Ensure District adherence to all WIAA and District policies, administrative rules, procedures, and codes relating to and participation in athletics.
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Supervise and oversee ASB activities and fundraisers.
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Order post season awards for each program.
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Attend monthly athletic conference meetings, as needed to represent the District.
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Work collaboratively with the ASB, class, club and Booster Club Representatives.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
