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Instructional Specialist, High School Athletic Specialist |
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High School Athletic Specialist |
REG |
| Under direction, assists the coordinator of athletics
in the planning, implementation, monitoring and administration
of the interscholastic high school athletic program.
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| Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations
governing athletics. Knowledge of current research and
trends in athletics. Current working knowledge of Microsoft
Word and Works, Excel, File Maker Pro and other athletic
related software for account management, schedule making,
etc. Ability to work effectively with principals, athletic
directors, coaches, community members and organizations.
Ability to conduct effective meetings for a wide variety
of groups. Ability to manage multiple tasks on short
notice with ever changing priorities. Excellent oral
and written communication and human relations skills.
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| Master's degree or equivalent from an accredited college
or university (preference for Master’s degree)
with strong background and experience in athletics.
Three years successful experience as an athletic director
(AD), assistant AD, coach, or similar athletic leadership
position. |
| Meets Maryland state certification for an advanced
professional certificate in secondary education. |
| (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Must be able to move meeting materials, trophies, sports
equipment, etc. to and from different sites on a regular
basis. |
| (Frequent overtime
or night work required, etc.) Evening and weekend work required especially during
tournament time. Restricted use of leave during month
of July and part of August. |
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Administers all aspects of the Care and Prevention
of Athletic Injury Course (P.E. 22).
Visits identified school sites to meet with athletic
directors and staff.
Directly administers selected sports, open tournament
accounts and roster collection and reporting.
Responds to local school staff, community members and
administrative staff.
Attends identified local, regional and state athletic
contests.
Serves on a variety of MCPS and MPSSAA committees.
Assists with local, regional and state tournaments.
Assists the coordinator of physical education with
the supply and equipment bid lists. Works with the procurement
unit to develop detailed specifications for the uniform
bid list.
On an annual basis serves as co-leader of the High
School Athletic Workshop.
Assists the coordinator of athletics with the following
duties:
Conducting county wide meetings for athletic directors
and high school principals.
Monitoring and work to ensure federal compliance with
Title IX, ADA, IDEA, etc., state compliance with MPSSAA
regulations and the High School Athletic Handbook.
Staying current in technological advances and research
in the field; coordinating training of athletic directors
and the procurement of available hardware and software.
Assisting in the planning for construction, renovation
and modernization of high school physical education
and athletic facilities. Ensuring that detailed specifications
and the needs of athletics and physical education are
met.
Working with MCPS offices, departments, divisions and
units including Global Access, Facilities Management,
Construction, Safety and Environmental Health, Accounting,
Risk Management, Transportation, Security and Management,
Budget and Planning, and Procurement.
Performs related work as required. |
