JOB DESCRIPTION:
Coordinates a comprehensive high school student athletics and activities program. Performs professional and administrative work planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating high school activities and events, managing program development and department finances, overseeing facility and equipment use and care, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the High School Principal. Provide effective leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment and will stress the importance of academic achievement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees the day-to-day operations of the High School Activities Department.
Organizes and administers the overall program of extracurricular athletics and activities in accordance with the MSHSL rules and regulations, including Why We Play initiatives.
Provide leadership in the selection, assignment, training, and evaluation of athletic coaches, activity advisors, staff members, athletic workers, activity workers and officials. Confer with high school principal regarding filling activity and athletic staff vacancies.
Arrange transportation for athletic and activity participants.
Arrange coverage of all events ie: officials, referees, etc.
Secure appropriate training services for the appropriate contests and daily training room coverage.
Supervise and coordinate supervision of home events and ensures coaches/advisors report scores and information timely to the media.
Determines participation eligibility for students using Minnesota State High School League, District #12 and Northwest Suburban Conference policies and procedures.
Communicates effectively with students, parents, community groups, district and local media.
Provide representation at the Minnesota State High School League meetings, and communicate information to activities staff; Provide representation at Region and Conference meetings and perform duties as required by conference affiliation.
Verifies each participant’s eligibility according to established physical and academic requirements of eligibility for participation in each activity.
Monitor requisitions, and equipment budgets for entire extra-curricular program.
Submits information regarding coaches’ salaries and hours of service to HR.
Meets with area boosters regularly as needed. Keeps record of approved fund raisers.
Compiles and publicizes competition schedules for all sports activities and some competitive academic activities.
Compiles and presents activity participation numbers to the School Board.
Orders equipment and supplies for activities.
Advises the Superintendent, Principal(s) and the School Board on all activity related matters.
Attends work regularly and arrives on time.
Creates, maintains and facilitates departmental budget.
Coordinate and manage the implementation of school board policy, procedures and centralized scheduling and billing systems for use of indoor and outdoor District facilities outside of the school day and summer in partnership with Community Services.
Promote a positive image of the Centennial Public School District programs internally as well as to the public at large.
Arranges all details of home and visiting teams’ needs.
Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for all school staff.
Serve on building and district committees or initiatives as designated by the Principal or Superintendent.
Performance of all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
Oversee Pep Fests in conjunction with the Head Principal
Supervises the PAC and Auditorium Coordinator