Assistant Athletic Director

Our Mission:

St. Pius X School serves God in Communion with the Roman Catholic Church by fostering moral, social, and intellectual growth within a college preparatory setting to teach young people to be ethical leaders in service of others.

Role:

The Assistant Director of Athletics has the responsibility of assisting the Directors of Athletics in carrying out the duties required for the athletic program at St. Pius X School.

Responsibilities:

Administrative:

• Attends all department meetings.
• Assists the Directors of Athletics in carrying out all policies and procedures for the Athletic Department.
• Suggests changes in policies.
• Meets with the Directors of Athletics weekly to review and discuss matters and issues of importance.
• Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Director of Athletics if he/she is unavailable.

New Mexico Activities Association & District 5AAAA:

• Attends meetings for Athletic Directors of the NMAA (Middle School and High School) and District-5AAAA and NMISL.
• Enforces NMAA rules and codes of conduct.
• Make sure that coaches know NMAA, District-5AAAA and NMISL rules and advise them of changes.

Equipment:

• Assists coaches in issuing and collecting all equipment.

Facilities:

• Make sure, together with each coach, that the gyms, weight room, and locker rooms are secure and supervised whenever in use.
• Is confident, together with each coach, that facilities are safe and playable.
• Gets repaired any facility that is unusable.
• Makes certain, along with the head coach, events manager, and maintenance personnel, that facilities are set up for home contests.
• Is assured that all coaches properly supervise facilities.
• Ensures that lockers are kept in proper condition.

Financial:

• Assists in making the department budget that will be submitted.

Hiring and Rehiring:

• Assists the Directors of Athletics in evaluating the performance of each member of athletic department staff under her/his supervision in order to recommend improvement, rehiring or dismissal.
• Helps the Directors of Athletics in evaluating the performance of each coach in order to recommend areas of improvement, rehiring or dismissal.
• Make recommendations to the Directors of Athletics regarding the hiring of new coaches.

Medical:

• Makes certain, along with the football coach and Athletic Trainers, that a doctor is present for every varsity football game.
• Ensures, along with the Athletic Trainers, that there is an adequate supply of first aid equipment.
• Make sure, along with the Athletic Trainers, that there is an adequate supply of taping equipment for in-season and off-season programs.
• Assists in facilitating, along with the Athletic Trainers, the learning of first aid, taping etc. by coaches, managers and team captains.
• Make certain, along with the Athletic Trainers that coaches fill out accident/injury forms promptly and that these are submitted to the business office.

Public Relations:

• Goes to Booster Club meetings whenever possible and actively participates in their fundraising activities.
• Encourages coaches, parents, and teams to actively participate in the Booster Club and all its activities and meetings, including fundraising.
• Makes coaches, parents and teams aware of participation requirements of the Booster Club.
• Returns phone calls and responds to emails promptly.
• Attends athletic banquets whenever possible.
• Represents St. Pius X in a positive manner at all times by modeling appropriate Christian behavior.
• Communicates with all staff, parents, athletes and fans in an effective, professional, friendly manner and makes sure that all the Athletic Department staff is doing the same.

Supervision:

• Is confident that there is adequate supervision for home and away contests.
• Ensures that there is an athletic department supervisor or representative present at all home games for purposes of game management.
• Is present at school athletic events whenever possible.

Experience and Education

• BA in related field Required
• Strong background in education administration
• 2 or more years of experience in athletics required
• Proven ability to work effectively with high school and middle school students
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to student development and success

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $59,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $59,000