About InspireNOLA
Founded in 2013, InspireNOLA Charter Schools is currently the highest performing charter school management organization in New Orleans and is the only network with two A-graded schools. Currently, InspireNOLA operates eight public charter schools and serves more than 5,500 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, the majority of whom are African American and qualify for free or reduced lunch. With a focus on providing outstanding instruction and differentiated support to meet the needs of all students, InspireNOLA is achieving outstanding results and is a model for excellence within the education community. The work of our team makes a profound and enduring contribution to the revitalization of New Orleans.
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Position Summary
The High School Director of Athletics is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of athletic activities. These responsibilities include developing and managing the department's budget, hiring coaches, managing athletics schedule, promoting athletic activities and events, and tracking team academic progress and student athlete eligibility. The Athletic Director will also liaise with sports conference or division administrators on the department's behalf. The Athletic Director also provides leadership in the development, organization, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the athletic programs. The Athletic Director must be able to work collaboratively to lead and nurture members of the staff and to communicate effectively with parents, members of the community, and colleagues in other districts and schools. The Athletic Director reports to the InspireNOLA Schools Director of Athletics and the school site principal.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
•Providing guidance and direction for a school’s sports program
•Preparing budgets and allocating spending on items such as coaches' salaries, team travel, equipment purchases, and facility upkeep with the Chief of Schools or designee
•Coordinating with coaches about the scheduling of games and practices
•Collaborating with LHSAA districts and leagues about scheduling issues
•Review all varsity sport LHSAA eligibility folders to ensure student athlete eligibility for successful competition seasons
•Speaking with district officials about subjects such as postseason play
•Scheduling and organizing the time allocated for a field, court, or weight room
•Coordinating officials and umpires at games and budgeting for their pay
•Mediating any disputes between athletes and coaches or between coaches
•Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport, in the absence of the Head Coach
•Review varsity coach’s practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
•Observes varsity teams during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
•Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury with athletic training partner.
•Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
•Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
•Works with the principal and school academic designee to create policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
•Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
•Reviews with all head coach eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
•Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
•Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or COS’s designee.
Position Qualifications & Competencies
Belief in the mission and values of InspireNOLA;
Experience as an athletic director, athletic coach or assistant coach at the high school or college level (preferred);
Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills;
Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport;
Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience.
InspireNOLA is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. People from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.