High School Athletic Director

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Martinsville High School Athletic Director oversees all aspects of the schools athletic programs, including but not limited to budgets, schedules, contracts, hiring of coaches, compliance with IHSAA/Mid State policies, and maintaining facilities. The Martinsville High School Athletic Director fosters student/team athletic development, academics, safety, and sportsmanship.

MSD of Martinsville Mission: We work together, we challenge and inspire our children through rich experiences, empowering them to achieve success while making positive contributions to our world.

Job Summary and Requirements: Provide visionary leadership and oversight to ensure a safe, positive, and high-performing learning environment that supports students' academic achievement and social-emotional development. Supervise and evaluate staff, implement district policies and school improvement plans, oversee curriculum and instructional practices, manage budgets and resources, support student discipline and restorative practices, respond to crises, and foster strong partnerships with families and the community. Lead school-wide initiatives, facilitate professional development, and ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. The position requires the ability to remain emotionally stable, exercise sound judgment, and maintain professional composure in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple responsibilities and responding appropriately to student needs and unexpected situations. The role also requires the ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods; move throughout the classroom and school; and lift and carry materials or equipment weighing 20 pounds or more as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Administration & Compliance: Manages budgets, contracts, schedules games/transportation, verifies student eligibility, and ensures compliance with the IHSAA/Mid State Conference policies; works closely with administration.
• Staff Management: Hires, mentors, and evaluates coaches; leads pre-season coaches meetings.
• Event Management: Oversees home game logistics, including security, ticket sales, and staffing (officials, custodians, timekeepers).
• Facilities & Equipment: Supervises and schedules athletic facilities; maintains NFHS field/court compliance; schedules field/gym usage, and manages inventory of uniforms and equipment.
• Communication & Safety: Acts as a liaison between parents, coaches, administration, and athletic trainers; ensures safety protocols are met, including injury reporting.
• Fundraising: Plans and implements fundraising initiatives for the department/teams.

Qualifications: Valid teaching license/certificate. Prefer relevant teaching experience, previous athletic administration and/or coaching experience, strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills are crucial, and CPR/First Aid certification; IHSAA Certified.

Working Conditions

• Requires long/flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to supervise events.
• Low/High-stress environment requiring conflict resolution skills.
• Requires significant mobility to walk, sit, stand, and monitor facilities.

The MSD of Martinsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, employs the best-qualified individuals regardless of national origin, race, color, creed, religion, marital status, age, gender, or handicap/disability.