Athletic director job description

The Opportunity

The Regional Athletics Director will guide and manage the region's overall program of curricular, extracurricular, and intramural athletics for the district. He/she will work to provide each student with opportunities to participate in athletic activities and will ensure compliance with all school and state requirements.

This position furthers the mission of KIPP Houston because athletic participation helps students develop skills such as goal-setting, pursuing excellence in performance, and other achievement-oriented behaviors that they need to excel in the classroom and beyond. Athletics promotes overall student health and well-being.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

The Regional Athletics Director will:

Develop, direct, and manage the district's athletic program, equipment, and facilities

Maintain an active athletic program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development Recommend new athletic policies and interpret existing policies

Establish academic eligibility requirement for participation in extracurricular sports and verify each athlete's eligibility

Ensure that KIPP's academic standards are reinforced through the district's athletic programs

Assume overall responsibility for the Athletic Department's business operations Prepare and administer the department budget and ensure that programs are cost-effective and that funds are managed prudently

Maintain a current inventory of all athletic equipment and recommend disposal or replacement of equipment when necessary

Initiate purchase orders and bids in accordance with district policies

Recruit, select, train, and supervise all Athletic Department personnel and make decisions regarding personnel placement, assignments, retention, discipline, and dismissal Coordinate coaching activities through in-service training and on-site observations to ensure positive interactions with students

Evaluate job performance of coaches to ensure effectiveness

Articulate the district's mission and goals in the area of athletics to the community to solicit support Use appropriate techniques to encourage community and parent involvement

Serve as the KIPP Houston district liaison with all official associations

Continuously gauge the effectiveness of the athletic program and ensure that the program is responsive to student needs

Plan necessary time, resources, and materials to support accomplishment of department goals

Prepare all game schedules for all sports

Arrange transportation for athletic events

Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all athletic equipment

Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools is comprised of a non-profit network of public charter schools designed to significantly increase high school graduation rates, college entrance, and college graduation rates for underserved students in North-East Los Angeles, and the North-East San Fernando Valley.

Our mission at PUC Schools is to develop and manage high-quality charter schools in densely populated urban communities with overcrowded and low-achieving schools. We create school programs and cultures that promote college graduation for all students. We uplift and revitalize communities through the development of educational and other supportive partnerships.
The Team Member we are searching for

The ideal Athletic Director believes in, and is passionate about the mission and commitments of PUC Schools and exhibits this through their leadership, reflection, execution of school culture, and collaboration to ensure student success.

What you'll need to accomplish:

* size and order the equipment: helmets, shoulder pads, balls, jerseys, practice gear, etc.

* Distribute and Collect equipment before and after the season

* Create and distribute release and liability forms, physical forms, player dues

* CIF rules and regulations paperwork: eligibility reports, coaching assignments, school information sheets

* League paperwork: league letters, release letters, letters of intent

* Attend all necessary CIF A.D and league meetings

* Locate and inspect potential practice and game facilities for each sport

* Process the paperwork and permits for each facility

* Schedule games and practice times with facilities

* Make sure travel arrangements, directions, transportation, and permission slips are properly handled

* Hold coaches accountable for practices, games, and team maintenance

* Assist coaches with team compliance and school expectations

* Keep the program within the allotted budget

* Perform other duties as assigned

What do we require from you?

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

* Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or currently in progress

Experience:

* 3-5 years of experience directing a sports program.

Skills and Abilities

* Proficient with Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
* Alignment with core characteristics required of every PUC employee: pursuit of excellence, innovation, community, tenacity, and authenticity
* Must be flexible and team-oriented
* Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
* Able to work cooperatively with teachers and other staff personnel
* Able to establish good relations with individual students and groups
* Bilingual in Spanish preferred
* Strong work ethic, accountability, and ownership of work
* Regular attendance, dependability and, punctuality in conformance with the standards are essential to the successful performance of this position

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Occasionally required to kneel, climb and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level, lift up to 30 pounds. To bend, sit, stand, squat, stoop, walk, push, pull, and reach with hands and arms at shoulder level or below. Always required to wear the appropriate safety equipment for the task, which may include gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.

Compensation & Benefits:

* This is a part-time, hourly position
* Our benefits include:
* CA Paid Sick Time
* Ongoing Professional Development

DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Institution and its employees.

PUC Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

• Recruit and mentor Explosive Performance trainers and interns, providing ongoing coaching and feedback
• Conduct necessary staff and business development meeting per week for Explosive Performance Coaches
• Introduce up-to-date, safe, fun, and efficient training methods
• Complete at least 16 outbound calls to prospects (coaches, youth leagues, schools, Smart Start leads) per day
• Generate at least five new leads per day
• Conduct four follow-ups on all leads and track stage of sales process in EP Red Book
• Track all EP training leads (including Smart Starts) in the Explosive Performance Red Book Lead List
• Authorize and manage scheduled Explosive Performance group training hours
• Organize and conduct special events, logging them on the Marketing Promotions calendar
• Audit and authorize all Explosive Performance transactions weekly using Rhino reports
• Verify and approve Explosive Performance training payroll and commissions bimonthly
• Attend all mandatory Explosive Performance meetings and development
• Maintain personnel files for all Explosive Performance trainers and ensure they stay current with company-mandated credentials
• Develop and distribute in-club advertising and marketing materials
• Organize bimonthly client performance testing according to Explosive Performance protocol
• Ensure new clients complete registration form, FMS screening, nutrition questionnaire, and ESD testing as required
• Understand and follow employee standards of conduct and ethics
• Understand and uphold club building, facilities, service, program, and emergency procedures
• Assume other duties as assigned
• Work early morning, evening, and weekend shifts as needed

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills
• Excellent listening skills
• Ability to motivate and nurture others
• Demonstrated selling skills
• Strong work ethic that includes punctuality, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a friendly, enthusiastic, and positive attitude
• Outwardly facing professional appearance
• Confidence and desire to create new relationships quickly
• Ability to quickly acquire and apply new knowledge and skills
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, email, MS Windows)
• Ability to create and monitor annual budgets and conduct monthly budget reviews
• Ability to create financial projections for programs that detail income and expenses
• Candidates should be prepared to participate in training on EP-specific methods such as: SMR (TP Therapy), AIS, Dynamic Flexibility, Linear Speed, Acceleration, Multi-Directional Speed, FMS, Keiser Power, TRX training, combine preparation

Required Experience, Education, & Certifications:

• Nationally recognized personal training certification from a US Fitness accepted provider is required
• CPR/AED Certification required

Physical Activities, Physical Requirements, Visual Acuity & Working Conditions:

Physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operates machines, such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performs mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Employee Benefits:

All US Fitness team members receive:

• Complimentary Membership and Guest Privileges
• Discounts on Personal Training, Mind&Body, Aquatics, and Kids Programs
• Discounts on Serenity Day Spa Services and all apparel
• Employee Referral Gift
• In-house Continuing Education Credits and CEC Reimbursement

Additional Full Time Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits and Group Life Insurance Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off

Relocation: Candidates outside of the specified area are welcome to apply but if selected for an interview, they must be willing to travel at own cost. Relocation assistance is not offered.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)