Overview
Director, Athletics Jobs in Augusta, USA at Spring ISD
Position: Spring ISD – Director, Athletics
Job Title
Director-Athletics
Reports To
Executive Director-Athletics
Wage/Hour Status
Exempt
Paygrade
AI 5
Primary Purpose
The Director of Athletics serves as the district’s chief operational leader for athletics, providing leadership, coordination, and oversight of the daily operation of all middle school and high school athletic programs. This position is responsible for ensuring operational excellence across the district’s athletics program by coordinating athletic events, supervising program implementation, ensuring compliance with University Interscholastic League (UIL) regulations, supporting coaching effectiveness, and promoting a safe, equitable, and student-centered athletic experience.
Working collaboratively with the Executive Director of Athletics, campus administrators, athletic coordinators, coaches, district departments, parents, and community stakeholders, the Director leads the implementation of district athletic initiatives while ensuring consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement across all campuses. This position plays a critical role in developing coaching capacity, strengthening operational systems, promoting competitive excellence, and supporting student achievement through athletics.
All employees are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate clearly and respectfully, champion the needs of students, and drive continuous improvement.
Major Responsibilities and Duties
- Athletic Operations and Program Management:
- Direct the daily operation of all district middle school and high school athletic programs.
- Implement the Executive Director’s strategic vision and operational priorities.
- Coordinate district athletic schedules, contests, tournaments, transportation, officials, and event logistics.
- Ensure consistent implementation of district athletic procedures across all campuses.
- Oversee athletic equipment management, facility scheduling, and operational readiness.
- Monitor program effectiveness and implement operational improvements.
- UIL Compliance and
Risk Management:
- Ensure district wide compliance with UIL Constitution and Contest Rules.
- Monitor student eligibility, residency requirements, participation standards, and academic eligibility.
- Coordinate required UIL reports and documentation.
- Provide guidance and training to coaches regarding UIL updates and district expectations.
- Assist with investigations involving athletic compliance or student eligibility.
- Ensure implementation of athletic safety procedures, emergency action plans, and risk management practices.
- Coaching Leadership and Staff Development:
- Assist with recruiting, selecting, onboarding, supervising, and evaluating district athletic personnel.
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development for athletic coordinators and coaches.
- Establish consistent expectations regarding leadership, sportsmanship, discipline, and student conduct.
- Promote alignment between middle school and high school athletic programs.
- Develop leadership capacity within the district’s coaching staff.
- Student-Athlete Development:
- Promote programs that support academic achievement, leadership, citizenship, wellness, and character development.
- Foster equitable participation opportunities across all athletic programs.
- Strengthen pathways supporting student transition from middle school to high school athletics.
- Promote a positive athletic culture emphasizing excellence, integrity, and sportsmanship.
- Financial and Resource Management:
- Assist in developing and administering the district athletic budget.
- Monitor expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Coordinate purchasing of uniforms, equipment, and athletic supplies.
- Oversee inventory management and resource allocation across all athletic programs.
- Recommend operational efficiencies that maximize available resources.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Community Relations:
- Serve as liaison among campus administrators, coaches, parents, booster organizations, officials, and community partners.
- Represent the athletic department at district functions and community events.
- Support communication regarding athletic schedules, accomplishments, and district initiatives.
- Foster collaborative…
Title: Director, Athletics
Company: Spring ISD
Location: Augusta, USA
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