Position Type: TEACH - SECONDARY/ATHLETIC DIRECTOR (T18100)
Date Posted: 7/12/2024
Location: PATAPSCO HIGH SCHOOL (127201)
Closing Date: 07/18/2024
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB TITLE: Athletic Director
REPORTS TO: Principal
DEFINITION: Provides leadership and guidance in initiating, developing, and improving the interscholastic athletic program for all students.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: - Maintain responsibility for organizing, administering, and supervising the operation of the school athletic program.
- Work with the county-wide coordinator of athletics in providing a quality athletic program.
- Initiate, organize, maintain, develop, and evaluate extra-curricular athletic activities.
- Attend all meetings involving areas of responsibility.
- Supervise the inspection of athletic facilities and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate school administrator.
- Initiate procedures for care and use of the locker rooms and for security.
- Prepare and submit the athletic budget to the principal and maintain financial records.
- Work with the principal to secure needed coaches with special emphasis on the selection of volunteer coaches, and personnel not otherwise employed by Baltimore County Public Schools.
- Plan, prepare, and/or supervise for each athletic team: seasonal schedules, practice areas, policy governing the receiving of visiting teams, bus transportation, officials' assignments, and facilities maintenance.
- Promote and enhance good public relations with community and parent groups.
- Initiate and support the work of the athletic boosters' organization.
- Provide for equipment/uniform repair, storage, replacement, and inventory.
- Administer the athletic award policies at the local, county, and state levels.
- Interpret county and state athletic rules and regulations.
- Develop and enforce a standard code of conduct designed in cooperation with coaches and administrators.
- Plan, prepare, and/or supervise recognition of athletic accomplishments of students and coaches including but not limited to the annual athletic banquet.
- Supervises, in an administrative capacity, all athletic events.
- Assists principal in supervising and evaluating the effectiveness of coaches. Provide written evaluations of all coaches.
- Engage in professional activities that contribute to leadership development.
- Schedule and coordinate community use of school facilities and grounds in coordination with the principal and the Department of Facilities Management.
- Assign security personnel for all student activities and athletic events.
- Monitor and assess student athlete achievement and participation outcomes with appropriate data collection and analysis.
- Coordinate and assign teachers for extra-curricular duties.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
A minimum of three years of successful teaching.
Leadership experience in interscholastic athletics.
Evidence of professional development in athletic administration.
2 years of coaching experience preferred.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Professional Certificate commensurate to the position is required.
National Registered Athletic Administrator (RAA) issued by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) or master's degree in athletic administration from an accredited university.
Must obtain National Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) after two years of experience as an athletic administrator issued by the (NIAAA).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of leadership of interscholastic athletics. Knowledge of athletic materials and equipment. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques. Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with students, parents, administrators and others. Ability to resolve conflicts. Ability to supervise students and manage behavior. Ability to effectively maintain confidential information.
Excellent organizational skills.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work of this classification is done in a variety of settings including an office environment, athletic arenas and fields, and classrooms. Work of this classification requires physical activity such as standing for extended periods and moving around classrooms and athletic event venues.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.
FLSA: Exempt
Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency. This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required Application Instructions Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below. - Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
- Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
- Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
- Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.
Before you can be considered for employment, you MUST have the following items attached to your application:
- A copy of your TEACHER CERTIFICATION. (if applicable)
- A copy of your TRANSCRIPTS.
- A copy of your PRAXIS or other state test scores.
- A copy of your MARYLAND IN-SERVICE COURSE SLIPS. (if applicable)
Pre-Employment Requirements: - All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
- Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
- If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
- Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
- Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
- All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits Orientation session.
- Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
Non-Discrimination Statement The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 ([redacted]). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 ([redacted]).
Contact Information Wendy Gigler
HR Officer
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
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