Career Center

The Director of Athletics is responsible for the planning and management of the Academy of the Holy Cross (AHC) athletic program.

The Academy of the Holy Cross, a Catholic college preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross since 1868, is dedicated to educating young women in a Christ-centered community which values diversity.  The Academy is committed to developing women of courage, compassion and scholarship who responsibly embrace the social, spiritual and intellectual challenges of the world.

All faculty and staff must demonstrate a commitment to the Core Values of the Academy: community, Catholic identity, academic excellence, educating the whole person, tradition, diversity, leadership, single-sex education, environment and communication.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Administration

• Define and manage the AHC athletic programs and activities, working with the President in effectively implementing and reviewing them on a continuous basis
• Oversee and review the scheduling of all athletic activities and events to avoid conflicts in the use of sports, school program, transportation, facilities and testing dates
• Establish the physical and academic requirements of eligibility for participation in each sport, and verify each athlete's eligibility with the Principal
• Participate in curriculum development and the formation of goals and objectives in health and physical education
• Coordinate the completion of medical exams for athletes, insurance data, parental consent forms, etc.; report this information to the Principal
• In collaboration with Program Heads and parents, maintain a written roster of student athlete injuries
• Uphold and enforce AHC and athletic program policies and regulations

Personnel Management

• Recruit, select, train and supervise all coaches and athletic trainers and make sound recommendations to President about personal placement, assignments, retention, discipline and dismissal
• Supervise and evaluate athletic personnel; establish coaching expectations
• Recruit, select and supervise game officials
• Consistent communication with all coaches and staff within the Athletic Department

Student Management

• Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students and faculty regarding vital issues
• Implement student management policies; communicate expected student behavior related to athletics; and ensure enforcement of student discipline in accordance with student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Assist in the oversight of the Booster Club

Financial Management

• Prepare and administer athletic budget
• Initiate purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and policies
• Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs
• Ensure payment of game officials for home competitive events
• Submit request for coaching stipends for each season

Facilities and Equipment Management

• Work cooperatively with Director of Finance/Facilities to maintain upkeep of athletic facilities and grounds, such as repair/painting of buildings, maintenance of grass/round, etc.
• Requisition and purchase necessary athletic equipment and supplies as approved by the President
• Manage the storage, distribution, security, cleaning and repair of athletic equipment
• Maintain a property inventory of all material and equipment assigned to the athletic department
• Supervise athletic facilities
• Coordinate the scheduling of the athletic facilities

Community Relations

• Work cooperatively with the Director of Communication to publicize and market AHC athletic program
• Distribute sport schedules and results to the media and general public

Athletic Events

• Attend most school athletic events and provide direct supervision during athletic contests in cooperation with school administration
• Ensure preparation of athletic facilities and grounds for practices and athletic events
• Coordinate transportation, lodging and meals arrangements for out-of-town athletic games
• Secure adequate personnel for the operation of athletic events, such as ticket sellers, police officers, game officials, etc.
• Plan, organize and supervise all athletic awards programs to include Signing Day, Pep Rallies, and Athletic Hall of Fame

Other

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal and/or President
• Work work parents, coaches, Business Manager, President and Principal to plan/coordinate senior nights
• Assist coaches in planning, scheduling, and operating summer camps in coordination with the Business Office
• Oversee all logistics of any overnight trips, in coordination with the Head Coach, Business Manager, and Head of School
• Collaborate with Admissions to prepare and plan for Open House.  Inform coaches of attendance at this event.
• Oversee annual scheduling of CPR class for coaches and staff

Post-graduate degree or coursework in administration, athletics or related field

Bachelor's degree

Must have 7 years of coaching/teaching experience

Must have 5 years supervisory experience in school athletic functions

Must have demonstrated experience in program planning, budgeting and implementation

Must have extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, rules and procedures of organized competitive sports and athletic and recreational activity programs

Must have thorough knowledge of state and local policies governing athletics

Must have leadership/coaching techniques/skills

Must have superior organizational and planning skills

Must be able to maintain cooperative, positive working relationships with staff, students, parents, various vendors, other personnel involved in school athletics and the general public

Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Must be able to perform CPR and administer general first aid