Community Athletic Director
Job Title: Community Athletic Director
Department: Office of Community Advancement - Athletics
Job Category: Full-time Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Payroll type: Salaried ($55,000)
Reports to: Chief Community Advancement Officer
St. Philip's School and Community Center is a ministry that operates a private, non-denominational, Pre-K through eighth grade school, building academic excellence, strong self-esteem and high character values. In addition, for more than 30 years, we have provided programs 12 months a year through our Community Center for children, their families and for senior citizens in South Dallas, including athletic, after-school and cultural programs, the food pantry, and a meals-on-wheels depot.
The community Athletic Director will lead and administer the community’s athletic program, along with maintaining recreational oversight of all afterschool athletic activities.
- Assists with recruitment of coaches, teams and volunteer staff.
- Oversees and manages community athletic programs to ensure quality competition and sportsmanship for and in athletes.
- Execute all aspects of community athletic program incorporating faith, education and service by:
- developing programs that encourage youth to pursue academic and athletic goals
- communicating requirements for program participation to athletes and parents
- teaching life skills and career development for athletes
- Schedule and facilitate all athletic contests, which may include recruiting and arranging medical, safety, and other support staff; coordinating use of athletic facilities; and completing and maintaining contracts and similar documentation.
- Arrange transportation to and from all away athletic contests.
- Oversee ticket sales and financial accounting for the athletic program.
- Manage insurance coverage for the athletic program; ensures that claims are filed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Organize required medical examinations and certifications for athletes and coaches.
- Maintain excellent working relationships with other athletic staff; when necessary, helps with the creation of new or additional support groups for specific teams and events.
- Manage facilities to include use of Snyder Gymnasium, Legacy Gymnasium, Athletic Field including Concession Building, Field House, and the Concession Stand in the Life Center on campus.
- Coordinates with the Communications Team to ensure coverage of athletic events and recognition of athletes and coaches.
- Ensures the safety of facilities, equipment, participants, volunteers and attendees.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Excellent coordination and managerial skills.
- Ability to plan and implement teaching, training, and coaching assignments.
- Ability to effectively and timely communicate with parents, volunteers and athletes.
- Ability to create, coordinate and communicate seasonal calendar of practices, clinics, camps, targeted training sessions, games, tournaments, etc.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office platforms
- Must comply with company driving policy
OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
Excellent coordination and managerial skills.
Ability to plan and implement teaching, training, and coaching assignments.
Ability to effectively and timely communicate with parents, volunteers and athletes.
- Ability to create, coordinate and communicate seasonal calendar of practices, clinics, camps, targeted training sessions, games, tournaments, etc.
- Excellent computer skills
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree is required
- Master’s degree in athletic administration or equivalent training and experience preferred.
- At least five years of experience as a physical education instructor and/or athletic coach required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to traverse various athletic grounds and facilities.
- Ability to drive a vehicle without assistance