Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Athletic Director

Date Posted:
11/28/2022

Location:
Hill - Gustat Middle

Closing Date:
12/09/2022

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

POSITION TITLE: Athletic Director

ASSIGNMENT: Athletic Director - Middle School


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Educator's Certificate or high school diploma/GED or post secondary degree
2. Valid Athletic Coaching Certificate
3. Valid CPR and First Aid Certification
4. Previous coaching experience
5. Physical Requirements: Light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects
6. Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Three (3) years of coaching experience
Management experience preferred

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensures FHSAA regulations/policies compliance of all coaches and student athletes
2. Determines eligibility of student athletes
3. Prepares end-of-season reports for all sports
4. Attends FHSAA clinics
5. Manages c2c Schools website
6. Secures contracts for all athletic events
7. Assists school administrator(s) with enforcement of disciplinary action of coaches and student athletes
8. Submits score reports for all athletic events
9. Serves as host for district and state tournament/series events as per FHSAA rules
10. Assists administrator(s) with hiring of coaches
11. Provides input/assists administrator(s) with annual evaluation of coaches
12. Secures officials for all home athletic events
13. Secures transportation for all away athletic events
14. Coordinates security for all home athletic events with Sheriff's department
15. Schedules administrative staff for home athletic events
16. Assists administrator(s) with budget expenditures approval process for all sport teams
17. Coordinates athletic event coverage with local EMT
18. Schedules staff coverage for all home athletic events to include: ticket sales, gate coverage, announcers, clock operators, scorekeepers, concession stand sales
19. Oversees booster clubs to ensure FHSAA compliance
20. Submits press releases to media to include: athletic schedules, fund raisers, collegiate signings
21. Ensures gender equity
22. Coordinates facility usage
23. Inspects all athletic venues and equipment for safety violations/hazards

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Performs duties as directed by supervising administrator

TERM:

Supplemental position only; periods/hours determined by supervising administrator depending upon schedule needs

APPRAISAL:

Performance appraised by supervising administrator

PAYGRADE:

Based on Board approved supplemental salary schedule

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

APA Approved 10/2009
Reformatted 2/9/2016
Modified 08/19/2021

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL:

All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:

1. Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job
2. Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public
3. Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment
4. Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings
5. Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing
6. Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
7. Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
8. Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions
9. Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity
10. Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
To request accommodations, please contact:
Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
863-471-5555
ballc@highlands.k12.fl.us