Athletic Director

About the role

To lead and elevate the school's sports programs, fostering a culture of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. Through effective communication, and collaboration with coaches, staff, and the community, the Athletic Director aims to create a dynamic and inclusive athletic environment that not only drives competitive success but also nurtures personal growth and character development among student-athletes.

What you'll do

Athletic Event Management:

• Responsible for scheduling athletic games with approval of the Principal.
• Attends the athletic events of the school whenever possible.
• Monitors equipment maintenance and makes recommendations for future needs of equipment purchases to the Principal.
• Monitors and inventories athletic uniforms and makes recommendations for future purchases.
• Responsible for coordinating, planning, and managing athletic budgets.
• Responsible for meeting with Athletic Coaches to ensure all sports have equal opportunity to present their budget and needs for their program.
• Responsible for administering all MHSAA, school district, and company regulations.
• Responsible for conducting annual coaching staff performance evaluations.
• Responsible to ensure the students are eligible to participate in the sports or student activities.
• Works with Athletic Coaches and the Principal in regard to discipline involving sports or student activities.
• Maintains a file of all athletic suspensions and expulsions from teams to ensure "due process" for each athlete.
• Responsible for arranging transportation with the Athletic Coaches for all athletic teams.
• Responsible for contracting all game officials for home games with the approval of the Principal.
• Responsible for managing the tournaments for all leagues and playoff activities assigned to the Academy.
• Maintains an active program that promotes sportsmanship and welcomes competing teams and guests.
• Acts as a liaison between Athletic Coaches and the athletic boosters club.

Facility and Program Management:

• Responsible for setting up the facilities for all activities and sporting events.
• Responsible for assessing the school’s athletic and student activities programs.
• Communicates and assists the Principal in regard to the coaching staff’s performance and evaluation.
• Distributes and reviews the Academy Athletic Handbook with the Athletic Coaches.
• Requires all Athletic Coaches to follow the Academy hiring process.
• Responsible for keeping a current physical on file for each student athlete involved in athletics.
• Responsible for keeping the release and participation information form on file for two years after the student graduates.

Communication and Coordination:

• Responsible for obtaining the advertising information for the printing and selling of programs.
• Assists with or monitors the monthly calendar of school activities in conjunction with the Principal, faculty, and student body.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. 
• Must be at least 18 years of age. 
• Works well with individuals and groups; maintains effective working relationships. 
• Reputation for self-control and sound interpersonal skills. 
• Exemplary work habits verified by previous employer. 
• Solid record of punctuality. 
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification. 

Desired Requirements: 

• Previous experience as a coach. 
• Knowledge of and skills working with students from all backgrounds.

About Choice Schools Associates

Kingsbury Country Day School (KCDS) is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Environmental Model, KCDS is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding environmental schools within the state. The Environmental Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.