Athletic Director
Classification: Part Time
Reports to: Principal and Assistant Principal
Supervision: None
Under the direction of the Principal and Assistant Principal, the Athletic Director provides professional administrative direction and oversight for all St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic middle school athletic events and activities. The Athletic Director is responsible for ensuring compliance with all Catholic School Athletic League (CSAL) rules and regulations, and sustaining a culture of sportsmanship, professionalism and respect at all levels. This role involves managing all aspects of middle school athletics, including program development, coaching staff training and supervision, scheduling, budgeting, and fostering student-athlete engagement. The athletic director also collaborates with students, parents, and coaches on any questions and/or concerns related to athletics and eligibility.
Major duties: The responsibilities of the Athletic Director shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
- Program Leadership: Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive athletic program that reflects the school’s mission and Catholic values. Oversee the Athletic Advisory Council including setting the agenda and running the meetings (AAC). Coordinate with school administration on pertinent issues related to school athletics.
- Staff Management: Recruit, train, and evaluate coaching staff and volunteers, ensuring adherence to safety, ethical standards, and sportsmanship.
- Scheduling and Coordination: Organize game schedules and practices for all teams, ensuring efficient use of school facilities. Supervise the control, issuance and maintenance of athletic equipment.
- Budget Management: Responsibly prepare, manage, and balance the athletic budget, including fundraising efforts, sponsorships, and grant applications.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with all school policies, Diocesan Code of Conduct, and CSAL policies. Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
- Student Engagement: Foster a positive environment for student-athletes, promoting teamwork, discipline, and respect through athletic participation.
- Communication: Serve as the primary liaison between the school, parents, and the community regarding athletic programs, events, and policies. Coordinate with team coaches by continually distributing information such as game schedules and practices times. Coordinate with other Diocesan Athletic Directors regarding numbers for teams and game schedules. Maintain the STA Catholic School athletics website. Mediation where necessary.
- Event Planning: Organize and oversee athletic events, including tournaments, awards ceremonies, and community outreach programs. Majority of games and competitions occur on weekends or after school. Assist with the fundraising effort and coordinating the concession stand.
Other Requirements: Chairperson – Athletic Advisory Council
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Effective organization, people, and communication skills, knowledge of CSAL rules, school policies, and Diocesan policies
Qualifications: St. Thomas Aquinas parishioner, VIRTUS trained, First Aid and CPR certified is preferred
