Athletics Director

JOB SUMMARY

Plans, directs, and implements all aspects of the HISD athletic programs, clinics, in-services, transportation, scheduling and awards programs.  Makes decisions impacting cancellations, reschedules games, and provides a safe environment for students.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs all athletic programs, schedules, contests, awards, programs, as well as the implementation of the decentralization of the athletic program.  Supervises and monitors the scheduling and operation of sports complexes.
• Directs, monitors, and arranges transportation for all athletic programs, secures and hires sports officials, disseminates equipment, coordinates awards programs for all schools, supervises and resolves decisions on cancellation of games and game disputes.
• Serves as the liaison between the University Interscholastic League, Texas Association of Sports Officials, National Federation of State High School Association, National Collegiate Athletic Association, National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, and the Athletic Department.
• Maintains a current knowledge of, and interprets all athletic rules and regulations.
• Develops goals and objectives for the Athletic Department.  Recommends athletic policies for revision and implementation of the athletic handbook for all HISD schools and other district personnel.
   

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Master's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

7+ years

SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

PeopleSoft, SAP, Microsoft Office

Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)

Teachers Certification and School Administrator Certification

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic oversight for multiple departments and/or a major division or for the entire district. Provides strategic direction and develops long-range plans which impact multiple departments or divisions. Using in-depth knowledge of multiple disciplines, identifies and evaluates high-impact issues, and provides strategy and direction to a major functional area or multiple departments. Establishes programs and policies, and ensures integration of operational objectives across multiple, major departments, program areas and possibly district-wide.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work is non-standardized and widely varied, involving many complex and significant variables including significant time spent planning, evaluating complex solutions and issues, and negotiating outcomes. Strong analytic ability and inductive thinking are frequently required to devise new approaches to situations where previously accepted solutions have proven inadequate. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the division. Supervision received typically consists of providing periodic coaching, advice and feedback.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

Specifies requirements for a plan and/or budget.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made with greater freedom and discretion, including recommendations that are subject to approval on matters that may affect multiple departments across HISD. Job is frequently expected to recommend new solutions to problems, to improve existing methods/procedures/services and generate new ideas.  May also review decisions made by other individuals on more routine matters.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses. Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Negotiate and influence - interprets department strategies and services, resolves conflicts, influences outcomes on matters of significance for the division, conducts final negotiations and coordinates approvals/decision making below the executive level. Interactions are typically with customers and Top Management.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Leads others in the resolution of highly sensitive and confidential issues on behalf of the department. Acts as a trusted advisor, and becomes involved in the customer's decision making process including presenting alternatives and information and applying persuasion and negotiation skills in the resolution of problems. Monitors customer service standards.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work involves frequent exposure to unpleasant elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noise, chemicals, etc.
Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.