Position Title

Director of Athletics

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$110,400-$147,400

Job Description

The Director of Athletics shall be responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising and leading all district athletic programs in the context of the Pittsford Central School District Mission. In carrying out the responsibilities of this position, the Director shall work closely with the administrative staff, coaching staff, parents and students to insure a program characterized by sportsmanship and excellence that best meets the needs of all district students. The director shall regularly attend athletic and school and community events as a part of this responsibility. The Director of Athletics shall establish and ensure high standards of conduct for student athletes and coaches.

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

A.        General Administration

1. Develop and implement schedules all athletic teams.
2. Represent the District at all league, section and, state meetings and provide assistance, support, and leadership where appropriate.
3. Coordinate with school nurses the recertification process for athletes prior to each season.
4. Coordinate and schedule athletic facilities for all school teams and programs.
5. Coordinate and schedule athletic facilities for all outside athletic programs.
6. Coordinate and schedule all NYS DOH pool requirements, including updates of the pool plan, lifeguard schedule and certification, lifesaving equipment, and overall condition of the facility.
7. Coordinate transportation for athletic programs utilizing both school and private resources.
8. Review and approve all coaching professional development.
9. Coordinate a budget development plan that includes the purchasing of equipment and supplies.  Maintain an inventory system that is updated on a regular basis.
10. Prepare reports as needed.
11. Provide feedback and data for the upkeep and improvement of district athletic fields and facilities.
12. Serve as a liaison between the School District, the Pittsford Recreation Department, and community athletic programs.
13. Update the coaches handbook as needed.
14. Maintains student athletic records.
15. Schedule pre-season coaches meetings and coordinate parent information meetings.
16. Coordinate, review, and schedule all necessary steps for the Athletic Placement Process as outlined by the NYSED.
17. Coordinate the selection and induction process for the Pittsford Athletic Hall of Fame.
18. Update long range program needs and plans on an annual basis and review with the Superintendent.

B. Personnel Functions

1. Coordinate the recruiting, screening and selection of coaches.
2. Serve as a resource person to the District Leader for Physical Education, principals, building leaders and Superintendent.
3. Annually evaluate each Building Athletic Coordinator (BAC).
4. Annually evaluate all coaches in accordance with the district’s evaluation tool.
5. Develop eligibility rules and policies regarding inter-scholastic sports including updates to the Code of Conduct, as needed.

C. Financial

1. Prepare budget for the athletic program and provide long-range planning for improvements to be included in future capital projects.
2. Oversee and coordinate the purchasing process in accordance with BOE policy.

 D. Other

1. Carry out other related responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.

Job Qualifications

Valid New York State certification as a School District Leader 

Application Procedure

Pittsford schools is only accepting online applications and materials at this time.  Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume, transcripts and three letters of recommendation.

Job Category

Administrators

Job Location

District Wide

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