Athletic Director

Choice Schools Associates; Oxford (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsbury Country Day School in Oxford, Michigan seeks an Athletic Director to lead and elevate the school's sports programs, fostering teamwork, discipline, and growth. You will collaborate with coaches, staff, and the community to create an inclusive athletic environment that supports student development.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and interpersonal skills, with a focus on safety, compliance, and program excellence across all sports and activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Works well with individuals and groups; maintains effective working relationships.
• Reputation for self-control and sound interpersonal skills.
• Exemplary work habits verified by previous employer.
• Solid record of punctuality.
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Previous experience as a coach is a plus.
• Knowledge of and skills working with students from all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead athletic event management and schedule games with principal approval.
• Attend school athletic events whenever possible.
• Monitor equipment maintenance and budget needs.
• Coordinate and manage athletic budgets and evaluate coaching staff.
• Ensure student eligibility and discipline coordination with coaches and principal.
• Arrange transportation and contract game officials for home games.
• Manage tournaments and promote sportsmanship and inclusion.
• Set up facilities for activities and assess athletic programs.
• Review coaching staff performance with the principal and share updates.
• Distribute and review the Athletic Handbook with coaches.
• Maintain current physicals and release/participation forms on file.
• Coordinate advertising for program materials and monthly activity calendars.

Skills

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CPR & First Aid

Job description

About this position

About Our Academy

Kingsbury Country Day School exists to provide students the time and space needed to authentically develop social, emotional, and academic skills. We are an innovative charter school located in Oxford, Michigan located on over 100 acres of beautiful woodland property.It is the mission of Kingsbury Country Day School to help every child reach their maximum potential through a challenging curriculum and expert instruction, in a safe and supportive learning environment.

Kingsbury is more than a school. It is a community which involves students, parents, teachers, and friends in its decision making, learning activities, and daily life.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate:

• A comfortability in an outdoor setting and a knack for creativity and innovation, incorporating hands-on activities, experiential learning, and interactive teaching methods to make environmental/outdoor learning engaging and impactful.
• An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
• Strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with children, parents and other staff members. They should be able to work collaboratively, promoting a harmonious learning environment.

About the role

To lead and elevate the school's sports programs, fostering a culture of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. Through effective communication, and collaboration with coaches, staff, and the community, the Athletic Director aims to create a dynamic and inclusive athletic environment that not only drives competitive success but also nurtures personal growth and character development among student-athletes.

What you'll do

Athletic Event Management:

• Responsible for scheduling athletic games with approval of the Principal.
• Attends the athletic events of the school whenever possible.
• Monitors equipment maintenance and makes recommendations for future needs of equipment purchases to the Principal.
• Monitors and inventories athletic uniforms and makes recommendations for future purchases.
• Responsible for coordinating, planning, and managing athletic budgets.
• Responsible for meeting with Athletic Coaches to ensure all sports have equal opportunity to present their budget and needs for their program.
• Responsible for administering all MHSAA, school district, and company regulations.
• Responsible for conducting annual coaching staff performance evaluations.
• Responsible to ensure the students are eligible to participate in the sports or student activities.
• Works with Athletic Coaches and the Principal in regard to discipline involving sports or student activities.
• Maintains a file of all athletic suspensions and expulsions from teams to ensure "due process" for each athlete.
• Responsible for arranging transportation with the Athletic Coaches for all athletic teams.
• Responsible for contracting all game officials for home games with the approval of the Principal.
• Responsible for managing the tournaments for all leagues and playoff activities assigned to the Academy.
• Maintains an active program that promotes sportsmanship and welcomes competing teams and guests.
• Acts as a liaison between Athletic Coaches and the athletic boosters club.

Facility and Program Management :

• Responsible for setting up the facilities for all activities and sporting events.
• Responsible for assessing the school’s athletic and student activities programs.
• Communicates and assists the Principal in regard to the coaching staff’s performance and evaluation.
• Distributes and reviews the Academy Athletic Handbook with the Athletic Coaches.
• Requires all Athletic Coaches to follow the Academy hiring process.
• Responsible for keeping a current physical on file for each student athlete involved in athletics.
• Responsible for keeping the release and participation information form on file for two years after the student graduates.

Communication and Coordination:

• Responsible for obtaining the advertising information for the printing and selling of programs.
• Assists with or monitors the monthly calendar of school activities in conjunction with the Principal, faculty, and student body.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Works well with individuals and groups; maintains effective working relationships.
• Reputation for self-control and sound interpersonal skills.
• Exemplary work habits verified by previous employer.
• Solid record of punctuality.
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification.

Desired Requirements:

• Previous experience as a coach.
• Knowledge of and skills working with students from all backgrounds.

About Choice Schools Associates

Kingsbury Country Day School (KCDS) is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Environmental Model, KCDS is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding environmental schools within the state. The Environmental Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

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