Athletic Director en Holyoke Public Schools

To provide secondary school age students an opportunity to participate in extracurricular athletic activity that will foster physical skills, a sense of worth and competence, a knowledge and understanding of the pleasure of sport and the principles of fair play. 

1. Organizes and administers the overall program of interscholastic athletics for the Holyoke Public Schools.
2. Provides leadership in the selection, assignments, and evaluation of athletic coaches and staff members.
3. Fosters good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic program.
4. Assumes responsibility for the organization and scheduling of all interscholastic athletic events.
5. Hires Officials, Athletic Trainers, EMT and Police Officers as needed or required, and assumes general responsibility for the proper supervision of home games.
6. Arranges transportation for athletic contests. And practices as needed. 
7. Develops and oversees the operational logistics of all·home athletic events including the conduct of all those in attendance.
8. Supervises the cleaning, storage, and care of all athletic equipment.
9. Observes coaches at practices and games, making recommendations as needed. 
10. Establishes the physical and academic requirements of eligibility for participation in each sport and verifies each athlete's eligibility.
11. Prepares and administers the athletic program budget.
12. Requisitions program supplies, uniforms and equipment for athletic programs
13. Supervises all ticket sales and fund-raising events connected with the athletic program, and assumes responsibility for proper handling of funds and accounting of monies involved.
14. Arranges all details of visiting teams' needs, including team entrance, locker room, bus parking, etc. 
15. Arranges field and gym practice schedules. 
16. Coordinates field use with the Parks Department and gym use with HPS Facility staff.
17. Arranges the practice schedule for the coaches on the fields and in the gyms.
18. Keeps records of the results of varsity high school athletic contests, and maintains a record file of athletic awards.
19. Directs an in-school, co-curricular program designed to foster support for the athletic teams and school spirit among non-participants. 
20. Conducts orientation for all coaches to ensure adherence of MIAA, PVIAC and School Committee rules, policies and procedures.
21. Establishes and adheres to a regular schedule of inspection of all athletic facilities and installations to maintain and improve their safety.
22. Conducts seasonal "Parent Information Nights" to review rules and regulations.
23. Prepares and distributes athletic awards each season and 4 year awards for graduating athletes.
24. Conducts end of season meetings with coaches to evaluate the season and discuss the needs of the next season (equipment and uniform needs and scheduling).

Position Type: Full-time

Positions Available: 1

Equal Opportunity Employer

Holyoke Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of a person's

race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national Origin, ancestry, age, sex, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity or

disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such

discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

1. Master's Degree

2  Massachusetts' Teacher or Director/Supervisor Certification

3. Experience in athletics or sports management
4. Demonstrated knowledge of the M.I.A.A. rules, policies & procedures
5. Demonstrated ability to train and supervise coaches and staff

REPORTS TO: High School Principal

SUPERVISES: Coaches, Athletic Trainer and Athletic Department staff

SALARY: According to HEA Contract

• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required