EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works with coaches, sponsors, student managers and the assistant athletic director to assure that their responsibilities in areas such as selection and care of equipment, site preparation, practice organization, and participant safety are met within the framework of MCPS regulations and standards.

Distributes correspondence and other information to keep coaches and sponsors fully informed of all regulations and standards related to athletics including areas such as student and sponsor insurance and the transportation of students.

Provides direction and assistance to coaches and sponsors in terms of: practices organization and management including adherence to safety standards; coaching skills and techniques; care and storage of equipment and uniforms; and relationships with the media.

Attends athletic events to appraise program quality and confers with coaches and sponsors to share observation results.

Encourages coaches and sponsors to attend clinics, in-service courses, conferences and seminars related to their responsibilities.

Meets with booster clubs, PSTA's, and other school or community groups to promote and gain support for the total school athletic program.
Makes contributors aware of program needs, suggesting and coordinating appropriate fund raising activities if asked to do so.

Encourages attendance and community support for all athletic activities.

Confers regularly with director of system wide athletics and/or athletics specialist about matters pertaining to interscholastic athletics.

Attends all regularly scheduled meetings of athletic directors; participates in conferences, seminars and related in-service activities; represents the school in matters related to athletics.

Makes suggestions for the improvement of athletic standards and procedures.

Assists the principal in the selection and evaluation of coaches and sponsors. Assists with the interview process of coaches and sponsors, and provides direction to coaches and sponsors in program evaluation and self assessment.

Develops and monitors a comprehensive athletic budget; maintains accurate sport-by-sport financial records; assists in preparing a detailed yearly financial report for the director of system wide athletics; responsible for ticket accounting procedures for home athletic events.

Purchases or approves the purchase of uniforms and other equipment and maintains an inventory for budget development purposes.

Assists in preparing maintenance requests for facilities and equipment; assists in developing practice schedules/rotations regarding facility use.

Monitors site preparation for all events held in/on athletic facilities; coordinates the use of athletic facilities by school and other agencies; assists in preparing appropriate forms to meet the requirements of the Interagency Coordinating Board.

Represents the principal at athletic events and at discussions related to facilities use when asked to do so.

Monitors indoor and outdoor facilities recommending repairs, improvements, and modifications.

Coordinates the scheduling of athletic events with the total school activities calendar; makes all necessary preparations for conducting home athletic contests.

Confers on a regular basis with administrators and business managers to coordinate school athletic programs with other school activities.

Keeps the principal informed about county and state athletic activities as they relate to local school programs.

Attends athletic contests when appropriate or arranges coverage and represents the principal at athletic events when requested to do so.

Prepares a year-long athletic program with details for fall activities.

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.