Columbia Middle School - Coach Athletic Director

POSITION POSTING

Columbia Middle School is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Middle School Athletic Director on the MLEA Co-curricular schedule. Moses Lake Middle Schools participate in the North Central Washington Middle School League (NCW). The Moses Lake School District is committed to teaching and developing useful, life-long skills in its student athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Washington State Teacher certificate with degree and/or endorsement in Secondary Education.
• Preferred Masters in Coaching and Athletic Administration or Registered/Certified Athletic Administrator with the NIAAA.
• Currently hold, or ability and ability to obtain, First Aid, CPR, AED Certification.
• Currently hold, or ability and ability to obtain, MLSD Type II Certification.
• Previous Athletic Director and supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous secondary head coaching experience preferred.
• Previous secondary level teaching experience preferred.
• Willingness to work in co-curricular programs.
• Have experience with, knowledge of, skill in, and support of shared decision-making.
• Have experience, knowledge, and skill in working with the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association rules and regulations.
• Ability and interest in working with underserved students.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the district/department may find appropriate and acceptable.

DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated experience effectively working in an athletic/activities and co-curricular setting.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and community.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to coordinate events and activities.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a building team.
• Ability to effectively manage secondary level students.
• Ability to assume a leadership role in co-curricular development.
• Advanced organizational, time management and conflict resolution skills.
• Must be willing and able to work beyond the normal school day in a flexible schedule as dependent on evening and weekend events.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with management of middle level athletics and activities.
• Maintain and administer MLSD Board Policies 2150, 2151 and 2152 and current practices as set forth by District Administration and the School Board.
• Assist coaches in providing the 14 Legal Duties of Care as outlined by NFHS and the NIAAA.
• Demonstrated commitment and interest in athletics and activities.
• Ability to work with staff and participate in site-based decision making processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

DUTIES:

• Prepare a master budget and supervise equipment inventories.
• Prepare a master sports calendar that includes conference and non-conference games/events.
• Coordinate gym, building and athletic field use with the District Community Schools and maintain the District use calendar.
• Coordinate gym use for practices and games and give final clearance for the use of either gym or the athletic field.
• Work with coaching staff and transportation supervisor to schedule all athletic departure times.
• Arrange travel and overnight accommodations for players or athletic teams (and coaches) competing in postseason competition.
• Seek and recommend suitable competition for all non-conference events/games.
• Request and hire all officials for 7-8 grade athletic events.
• Confirm official's and non-conference contest contracts.
• Secure game workers for athletic contests, chain crews, announcers, clock operators, score keepers, line judges, etc.
• Coordinate the collection of rosters for program information as needed.
• Act as a resource person and coordinator for all coaches.
• Assist in supervision of home athletic contests.
• Coordinate the hiring of coaches for the athletic program.
• Evaluate all athletic programs on an annual basis. Make recommendations for improvement to the building principal and district administrator.
• Complete an evaluation form and hold a conference with all coaches within 30 days after the conclusion of their sport season's state tournament.
• Mediate the resolution of problems, issues, and concerns that may arise between coaches and athletic programs.
• Provide a channel through which students and the community may express their concerns about the athletic program.
• Provide for in-service of coaching staff as needed.
• Disseminate WIAA materials and enforce WIAA rules and regulations, including player eligibility.
• Collect, file, and notify athletes and coaches regarding student eligibility as it pertains to sport registration, sport physical, academic contract and athletic code of conduct.
• Collect and maintain on file a properly completed sport physical for every student participating in athletics.
• Distribute athletic training rules yearly to all athletic participants.
• Administer the school athletic code in a fair and consistent manner.
• Ensure District adherence to all WIAA and District policies, administrative rules, procedures, and codes relating to and participation in athletics.
• Supervise and oversee ASB activities and fundraisers.
• Order post season awards for each program.
• Attend monthly athletic conference meetings, as needed to represent the District.
• Work collaboratively with the ASB, class, club and Booster Club Representatives.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• WIAA standards require all coaches to complete sport specific WIAA coaching standard courses by the third week of the season.

• Athletic Directors are not eligible to coach athletic teams.