HAVEN U.S.D. 312

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Activities Director with Teaching (up to 3 hours/day, content area flexible) 

Status: 10.5-month contract

Department: 7-12 Building

Reports To: Building Principal & Superintendent

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Wage Determination: Annual Salary - determined by Negotiation Agreement & Board of Education

Summary: The Activities Director provides professional leadership in organizing, administering, supervising, and evaluating a creative school program. The job of a teacher includes planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field teaching

• Current Kansas State Teaching Certificate 

• Coaching experience in athletics and/or activities

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

Supervisory Responsibilities: 1. Classified staff as assigned

2. Coaching staff
3. Students

Activities Director Responsibilities:

• Scheduling athletic events and informing the public. Events and dates to be approved by the principal.

• Preparation of contracts for officials

• Secures officials, police security, and EMS services for events

• Assumes responsibility for supervision of events as directed by the principal

• Compilation, preparation, and distribution of programs for events

• Assigns workers for athletic events

• Oversee and coordinate with maintenance for preparation of school facilities for events

• Compilation of data for eligibility lists, including KSHAA reports, and verifies eligibility

• Responsible for transportation arrangements for event trips and meal and lodging when necessary

• Oversee coaches maintaining inventory, storage, and treatment and care of athletic equipment and supplies

• Assists in the selection, assignment, supervision, and evaluation of athletic coaches and support staff members

• Facilitate with coaches to update records of the results of all senior high school athletic contests, and maintains a record file of all award winners, stating the date and type of the award, including athletic scholarships

• Develops and places into operation appropriate rules and regulations governing the conduct of athletic activities as directed by the principal

• Oversees the physical examination requirements for the participation in each sport and verifies each athletes’ eligibility

• Monitors eligibility of all transfer students

• Involvement in formation of training rules. Act as mediator in situations that arise as conflicts to such rules. Responsible for providing information to the parent.

• Act as host to referees, visiting teams, and fans

• Act as mediator on any conflict between coaches and referees, fans and referees, or players

• Represent the school at games assigned away from home

• Develop the budget for all athletic activities working closely with the head coaches and principal. Be prepared to present athletic budget reports to the superintendent and Board of Education

• Work with the principal to assign administrative supervisors for activities that the athletic director or principal will not attend

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with established procedures
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Provide appropriate feedback on work
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Prepare classroom for class activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments

General Responsibilities:

• Encourage parents and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls, and answer emails
• Participate in appropriate professional activities
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and stand/walk frequently
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment
• Must be able to work outside normal school hours
• Must be able to work in noisy environments with interruptions
• Requires regular attendance and physical presence at the job

Terms of Employment: Negotiated Contract

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education’s policy concerning evaluation of certified personnel.