Assistant Superintendent/Athletic Director

Position Title: Assistant Superintendent/Athletic Director

Department: District Administration

Reports To: Superintendent

Evaluated By: Superintendent

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

SUMMARY:

Responsible for supporting the Superintendent in various tasks, including policy implementation, communication, and strategic planning which may involve creating and monitoring the school district's budget to ensure responsible financial management. Overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and instructional programs. Play a role in developing and implementing school improvement plans and initiatives. Facilitating communication between different stakeholders, including the school board, principals, teachers, parents, and the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned.)

Monitors personnel policies and record keeping.

Recruits, screens, and recommends employment of applicants.

Coordinates employee performance evaluation programs.

Ensures that staff members are properly licensed or credentialed and highly qualified, and assists in monitoring the annual accreditation report.

Assists with development and the district's Facility Master Plan.

Collaborates with building administration to create and maintain adequate facilities and learning environments.

Administers district procedures dealing with behavioral threat assessments and disciplinary practices.

Collaborates for planning and implementation of security and safety training and response procedures and practices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in supervising employee(s) in the Food Service, Transportation, and Maintenance/Grounds departments. Assists the superintendent to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing concerns and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in Educational Leadership/Administration. At least five years experience as a building-level administrator.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Arkansas Superintendent license or District Administrator license.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as books and teaching material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to travel to other buildings is required. The position requires the individual to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and further responsibilities may be assigned.

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

SUMMARY:

Maintains, organizes and administers the overall program of interscholastic athletics, including cheer/pom and intramural activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned.)

Assists in selecting, assigning and evaluating all coaching personnel.

Assumes leadership role in the orientation and in-service training of coaching personnel.

Represents the school district in matters of interscholastic athletics with the Arkansas Activities Association.

Assists with the planning and supervision of athletic facilities.

Works cooperatively with building administrators and other personnel in the maintenance of athletic facilities.

Is responsible for the organization, scheduling, and supervision of athletic events and facilities; maintains master schedules of events and facilities.

Contracts officials for all home contests; schedules police, ambulance, and game announcers.

Coordinates transportation for athletic activities.

Fosters school-parent relations by maintaining communications and serves as the supervisor of public relations for athletics.

Establishes and enforces the physical, academic and training requirements of eligibility for participation; monitors class attendance and conduct of all athletes; coordinates required physical examinations for athletes.

Collaborates to ensure compliance with Title IX regulations.

Coordinates the insurance program for athletes.

Supervises athletic budgets and acts as purchasing agent for the athletic department in accordance with district purchasing guidelines and bid requirements.

Maintains inventory of athletic equipment.

Monitors coaches on attendance at faculty meetings; works out scheduling conflicts cooperatively with building principals.

Works cooperatively with the Ozark Hillbilly Foundation and Hillbilly Booster Clubs.

Coordinates private and community fundraising efforts for athletic facilities needs.

Shows interest and support by attending as many athletic and academic events as possible. Works cooperatively with the Ozark Area Youth Organization and/or community youth athletic leagues.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads head coaches who supervise assistant coaches in the athletic department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, recommending for hire, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) with a major in Physical Education and/or Administration. Courses in the organization and administration of athletic programs. Five years experience as an administrator, teacher and/or coach.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Arkansas Superintendent license or District Administrator license.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before administrators, staff, parents and students.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand; travel from building to other sites. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet and noisy environments. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as books, furniture, or equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to travel within the district and for extracurricular events is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works both inside and outside. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The employee frequently will work irregular or extended work hours while performing the duties of this job. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being and work output of students and coaches. The noise level in the work environment is usually very quiet in the office and is usually very loud at athletic competitions.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.