DESCRIPTION: The athletic director manages all aspects of an athletic program including program operations, staff management, budgeting, fundraising for the department and compliance. The athletic director is responsible for supervising a learning environment that guides and encourages students to fulfill their athletic potential and promotes positive spiritual development.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor's degree in a sports-related field, such as sports management, athletic coaching, or athletic training. A degree in physical education can also be beneficial, as it provides a foundation in kinesiology, health education, and coaching. 

• Relevant internship experience and work experience as a coach, trainer, or coaching assistant. 

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Athletic directors need to be able to coordinate responsibilities, support staff and athletes, and delegate tasks. They also need to be able to budget and manage finances, allocate funds appropriately, and ensure the athletics program stays within budget. 

• Athletic directors need to be able to communicate regularly with coaches, athletes, parents, school administrators, and the broader community. 

• A genuine love for sports and a passion for helping athletes succeed

• Evidence of a mature, personal Christian faith

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Strong communication skills.

• Able to handle public relations and manage media interactions 

• Ability to market events

• Work directly with students to support their education and spiritual goals

• Ability to create, execute, and implement budgets working with the Director of Accounting

• Ability to plan and implement teaching and coaching assignments 

JOB DUTIES:

• Prayerfully minister to students in a way that will contribute to their development as open, able, and responsible Christians.

• Communicate regularly with coaches, athletes, parents, and the school community.

• Program operations: Oversees the day-to-day operations of the program, including scheduling games and practices, ensuring facilities are ready for use.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the PE program.

• Staff management: Hires, trains, and supports coaches and other staff, and fosters a positive team culture.

• Budgeting: Works with the Director of Accounting to manage the program's budget, including allocating funds for equipment, travel, and coaching

• Fundraising: Plays a key role in fundraising efforts for the athletic department.

• Compliance: Ensures compliance with athletic regulations, such as those from the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS).

• Athletic directors typically work 5–6 days a week, and their hours may vary depending on the time of year and the sports involved. They may also need to work early mornings and evenings to accommodate training and practice. 

• Read, enforce, and comply with the school's Statement of Faith, policies and procedures as set forth in the following documents:

• –HCCS Statement of Faith

• –Student Handbook

• –Employee Handbook

• –Other documents as appropriate