PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provides direction and coordination for the high school sports program .

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess personal and professional characteristics necessary for working effectively with athletes, coaches, school personnel and the community.
• Degree or certification relevant to the field.
• Experience coaching, secondary education is preferred. Strong knowledge of the sports offered at LCPS.
• Willingness to obtain a CDL license.
• The division will give consideration to alternatives to the above qualification as the division deems appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or superintendent

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all aspects of an athletic program, including hiring coaches, scheduling, budget preparation, promotion, compliance and facility management.
• Organizes and administers the overall program of interscholastic athletics for the high school to which he/she is assigned in cooperation with the Principal and Supervisor of Athletics; assumes responsibility for preparing the school's interscholastic athletic schedule in consultation with the Principal and coaching staff.
• Administers the athletic program with regards to proper eligibility of athletes ,
  insurance coverage , maintenance of equipment and compliance with VHSL and school board policies and regulations.
• Coordinates the operation of athletic contests to ensure that transportation, officials, facilities , and security are properly provided .
• Supervises the performance of the school's ticket sales ensuring the contests are properly serviced and that receipts are properly counted and banked .
• Represents the school in District, Regional , and State VHSL meetings .
• Supervises the coaching staff to ensure that proper practice schedules are maintained and follows VHSL and school board policies and regulations.
• Assists the administration in the evaluation of coaching staff .
• Abides by the Lancaster County School Board Policies and Regulations .
• Exerts leadership and encourages leadership among coaching staff in
  emphasizing , promoting , and honoring academic accomplishment by students participating in athletic programs and that the school board policies and regulations for eligibility policies are met.
• Maintains positive relationships with coaches, school personnel, and the community.
• Works collaboratively with others to develop a strategic plan for athletes and extra curriculum activities.
• Develops and implements innovative opportunities to get the community involved in athletics.
• Support for and ability to further the Lancaster mission and philosophy.
• Due to the nature of the job, the director has variable hours based on team schedules, with approval of the superintendent.
• Support the school and its leadership by giving them the information they need to make decisions in a timely manner.
• Organize regular professional development and mentoring of upper School coaches that is aligned with the mission of the school.
• Prepare,submit, and administer a budget each year to fund the athletic programs of the school.
• Oversee the college recruitment process for interested students-athletes.
• Planning and oversight of recognitions and celebratory signings.
• Is responsible for all communication regarding the athletic program so that students, families and the community are awareness of what's happening with school athletics.
• Collaborates with Middle School athletic coordinator and all coaches to ensure communication.
• Responsible for keeping LCPS Athletic Handbook current.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal and/or superintendent .

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is recommended by the superintendent and is an 11 month contract.

EVALUATION: Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of licensed personnel .