Elyria Catholic High School
Catholic Education - Elyria, Ohio
Assistant Athletic Director of Elyria Catholic High School
725 Gulf Road, Elyria Ohio 44035
440-365-1821
www.elyriacatholic.com
Reports to: Athletic Director of Elyria Catholic High School
The primary responsibility of the Assistant Athletic Director of Elyria Catholic High School is to assist the Athletic Director in organizing and administering the athletic program while adhering to the mission and philosophy of Elyria Catholic High School and following state and league bylaws.
Major Responsibilities:
➢ Assist the Athletic Director in providing the leadership and supervision necessary to ensure that all athletic personnel follow department policies and procedures and conform to the school, league, and OHSAA regulations.
➢ Help develop short-term and long-term goals for the athletic department.
➢ Assist the Athletic Director in the evaluation of coaches and sports programs.
➢ Provide for management of home contests as designated by the Athletic Director.
➢ Provide for transporting all athletes, teams, and coaches to athletic events. Assign school vehicles and contact buses when necessary.
➢ Provide for scheduling awards banquets for each sport in conjunction with head coaches.
➢ Assist in preparation for the Open House and representing the Athletic Department at the Open House.
➢ Schedule, organize, and supervise sports information night and presentation to be published on Final Forms with the assistance of the Athletic Director.
➢ Schedule sports designated by the Athletic Director in conjunction with the head coaches.
➢ Enforce eligibility requirements as determined by the ECHS handbook and OHSAA rules.
➢ Verify grades of student-athletes and follow up as necessary.
➢ Assist the Athletic Director in the preparation and evaluation of the department budget in consultation with coaches and trainer.
➢ Work with coaches to maintain an inventory of all equipment and uniforms.
➢ Schedule seasonal picture days and coordinate with teams, coaches, and photographers.
➢ Represent the school in all athletic matters at meetings of the Lorain County Athletic Administrators and North Coast Conference.
➢ Assist the Athletic Director in holding seasonal meetings with the coaches to review/educate athletic policies and procedures.
➢ Ensure that appropriate programs are in place for the regular upkeep/maintenance of athletic facilities in coordination with the maintenance department and Athletic Director.
➢ Establish and maintain positive relationships with sports media representatives.
➢ Promote a program of exemplary conduct and sportsmanship on the part of all athletes and coaches.
➢ Provides for the seasonal update and arrangement of the trophy cases. Also ensures the update of all displayed banners and records boards.
➢ Coordinates signing days for student-athletes and contacts coaches, families, media, staff, and faculty.
➢ Helps maintain Final Forms, Dragonfly, the ECHS website, and all athletic social media programs.
➢ Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Athletic Director.
Qualifications:
➢ Experience in athletic-related roles, e.g. coaching, facility/staff management, etc.)
➢ Experience with students, parents, and the public in a related role
➢ Knowledge of the overall operation of an athletic program
➢ Familiarity with website management and social media
➢ Successful BCI and FBI background checks and VIRTUS certified or willing to be certified.
Application Process
Candidates choosing to apply should submit a cover letter, resume, and completed Diocese of Cleveland Employment Application to Joe Swisher, Human Resources, at jswisher@dioceseofcleveland.org. In the subject line, please enter: Elyria Catholic - Assistant Athletic Director.
The formal review of all completed submitted materials listed above to identify candidates for interview will begin after June 25th, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.