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
  
  

JOB CODE: 1000106