23-110 - Athletic Director

TITLE: AthleticDirector

TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time (1.0); anticipated start date 7/1/2023; salary commensurate with experience (range $115,000-$125,000/year)

LOCATION: High School, Hopkinton, Massachusetts

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates

TheAthletic Directorprovides each enrolled student of secondary school age an opportunity to participate in an interscholastic athletic activity that will foster physical skills, a sense of worth and competence, a knowledge and understanding of the pleasures of sport, character building through healthy competition, and the principles of fair play.The Athletic Director reports to the High School Principal, and directs the work of all Athletics staff, and administrative support staff assigned to the department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the High School Principal and/or the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state and federal law.
• Bachelors degree, Masters preferred, from an accredited college or university, in a related field;
• Teaching experience and experience coaching at the varsity high school level preferred. Experience in athletic administration a plus;
• Supervisor license recommended, or eligible for licensure by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, and Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA);

DUTIES:

• Verifies each athletes eligibility according to established physical and academic requirements of eligibility for participation in each sport;
• Other duties, as assigned.
• Prepares and administers the athletic program budget and requisitions program supplies and equipment;
• Coordinates officials, team physicians, and policemen as required, and assume general responsibility for the proper supervision of home games and arranges transportation for athletic contest participants for away games;
• Maintains all athletic department records, including the results of all Middle and High school contests, and all award winners (stating the date and type of award, including athletic scholarships).
• Maintains a presence within the building(s) during the school day and assists with various administrative duties, as directed by the principal(s).
• Organizes and leads various meetings with coaches, student-athletes and parents (i.e., captain council, pre & post season meetings, etc.)
• Develops, institutes and monitors appropriate rules and regulations governing the conduct of athletic activities;
• Supports school-wide initiatives around the social and emotional health and well-being of all students;
• Fosters good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of, and responsive to, all athletic programs;
• Supervises all ticket sales and fund-raising events of the athletic program, and assumes responsibility for proper handling of funds;
• Organizes and administers the overall program of interscholastic athletics for the district. Provides leadership in the selection, assignment, and evaluation of athletic coaches and staff members. Assumes responsibility for the organization and scheduling of all interscholastic athletic events.

Onlineis our preferred method of application, however, if you wish to apply by mail, please download and print the appropriate application form on our website: https://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/employment1

Send your completed application to:

Human Resources

Hopkinton Public Schools

89 Hayden Rowe St.

Hopkinton, MA 01748

Incomplete applications are not able to be considered.

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of raceor traits historically associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school systems educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.