NJSBA MANUAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS	
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Extracurricular Activities   					CERTIFIED	

TITLE:			ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

QUALIFICATIONS:	

1.	Valid New Jersey Supervisor Certificate
2.	Minimum experience as determined by the board
3.	Demonstrated leadership in the organization and administration of a school-level athletic program
4.	Ability to maintain a positive learning environment and high standards of conduct for athletes
5.	Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
REPORTS TO:		Lead Person/CSA
	
SUPERVISES:		Coaches, Athletic Trainers

JOB GOAL:		

To provide leadership in the development, implementation and coordination of the school's athletic program in order to provide students with the opportunity to develop physical skills, knowledge and understanding of sports and the principles of fair play.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative
1.	Organizes and administers the charter school's program of extracurricular athletics and assumes responsibility for the scheduling of all intramural and interscholastic athletic events.
2.	Develops and implements appropriate rules and regulations governing the conduct of athletic activities and ensures compliance with the rules promulgated by the NJSIAA.
3.	Verifies each athlete's eligibility according to established physical and academic requirements of eligibility for participation in each sport and obtains written parent permission for students to participate.
4.	Prepares and administers the athletic program budget and requisitions program supplies and equipment.
5.	Arranges for the physical examinations of all athletes prior to each season.  
6.	Maintains records of athletic contests and award winners and plans and supervises an annual recognition program for athletes.  

Operations 

1.	Assumes responsibility for the proper supervision of home games and the availability of game officials, team physicians and security personnel.
2.	Assumes responsibility for compliance with board-adopted emergency medical procedures for all practice sessions and competitive events.
3.	Arranges for the transportation for athletic competitions.
4.	Supervise all ticket sales and fundraising events of the athletic program and assumes responsibility for proper handling of funds.
5.	Arranges field and gym practice schedules.
6.	Supervises the care, maintenance and storage of all athletic equipment and supplies and maintains a current inventory.
7.	Promotes good school-community relations and support through effective communication regarding the school's athletic program. 
8.	Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
9.	Performs other duties which may be within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.

Personnel
1.	Provides leadership in the selection, assignment and evaluation of athletic coaches and trainers.
2.	Supervisor of all physical education teachers, as well as middle and high school athletics.

TERMS OF 
EMPLOYMENT:	Salary and work year to be determined by the board of trustees.

annual 
evaluation:		Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State law 			and the provisions of the board’s policy on evaluations

Approved by: 

Date: 

Revised:  

Legal References:

N.J.S.A. 5:17-1			Athletic code of conduct, permitted, youth sports events 
N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1		Criminal history record; employee in regular contact with pupils; grounds for 					disqualification from employment
N.J.S.A. 18A:6-10		Dismissal and reduction in compensation of persons under tenure in public 					school system
N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2		Physical examinations; requirement
N.J.S.A. 18A:25-2		Authority over pupils
N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1		Citizenship of teachers, etc.
N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1.1		Residence requirement prohibited
N.J.S.A. 18A:26-2		Certificates required; exception
N.J.S.A.  18A:26-2.1		Supervisory certificate required for appointment as director of athletics
N.J.S.A. 18A:27			Employment and contracts
N.J.S.A. 18A:28-3		No tenure for noncitizens
N.J.S.A. 18A:28-5		Tenure of teaching staff members
N.J.S.A. 18A:28-8		Notice of intention to resign required
N.J.A.C. 6A:7			Managing equality and equity in education 
N.J.A.C. 6A:9			Professional licensure and standards
See particularly:
N.J.A.C. 6A:9-3 		Professional standards for teachers and school leaders 
N.J.A.C. 6A:9B	State board of examiners and certification
See particularly:
N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-5			General certification policies
N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-8			Requirements for instructional certificate
N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-9		Instructional certificates
N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-11.3		Authorization
N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-11.6		Supervisor
N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-13		Acting administrators
N.J.A.C. 6A:9C-3			Required professional development for teachers and school leaders
N.J.A.C. 6A-16			Programs to support student development 
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4			Employment of teaching staff
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-5.1		Standards for determining seniority
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6			School employee physical examinations
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-9			Athletic Procedures

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