CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

San Juan Capistrano, California

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

DEFINITION

Under general direction, assist in the planning, development, and implementation of the policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to a school site interscholastic sports program; serve as a resource to administrators and interscholastic sports personnel concerning sports and recreation activities; other related functions as directed.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

•     Plan, organize, coordinate, and participate in the school site interscholastic sports programs.

•     Plan, organize, and coordinate sports program league scheduling and special sports activities in accordance with District policies, regulations, and guidelines.

•     Negotiate with sports league officials concerning advantageous regular season and play-off scheduling and sites.

•     Assist in the establishment of sports program operational procedures, and in the activities and functions pertaining to home and away games and special activities.

•     Review, monitor, and audit the publications and materials prepared for distribution concerning athletic program information and activity announcements.

•     Select or assist in the selection of materials, equipment, and supplies used in the interscholastic sports programs.

•     May assist in the recruitment and selection of interscholastic sport coaches and physical education personnel.

•     Confer with, counsel, and advise site administrators concerning interscholastic sports programs and special project programs and activities.

•     May make recommendations to revise, update, and incorporate creative and innovative trends into the District interscholastic sports program.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles, goals, and objectives of public education; Methods, techniques, procedures, and strategies concerning the development and maintenance of an effective interscholastic sports program; Policies, regulations, and procedures pertaining to interscholastic sports and special project activities; sports interest groups and organizations within the local community and the greater metropolitan area; modern trends pertaining to interscholastic sports and physical education instructional processes and activities.

Ability to:

Provide specialized resource support and coordination of a creative and innovative sports program; analyze and assess interscholastic sports program needs, and offer recommendations pertaining to program activity revisions, additions, or deletions; participate in the evaluation of the District interscholastic sports and special project programs and activities; understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controls; communicate effectively in oral and written form; establish and maintain effective organization, community, and public relationships; comply with the District’s customer service standards, as outlined in Board Policy.

Experience:

Two years of experience as a head varsity coach, in addition to three years of successful teaching experience at the secondary level.

Education:

Possession of an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university in physical education, or related special subject areas.

Certification Requirement

Possess a valid California credential authorizing service as a secondary level teacher; possess a valid First Aid Certificate from the American Red Cross, including CPR training.

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Revised 9/03; 3/04