Athletic Director

Athletic Director Dorset, VT 05251 Full-time Full-time The Athletic Director leads Long Trail Schools athletic program for all grades, directs theathletic program for students, supervises and evaluates coaches, and serves as a resource toparents and the community. The Athletic Director both oversees the daily operations andprovides long-term visioning to ensure student-centered, effective, and efficient programming.

The AD will be responsible for helping craft an athletic vision and philosophy at an exciting timein the schools history. In addition, the Athletic Director implements policies and directives asassigned by the Head of School, the Vermont Principals Association, and any other state orfederal guidelines. This position requires work beyond the school day and, as necessary, onweekends or during school breaks.

Job Responsibilities:

Leads with integrity, knowledge, respect, courage, compassion, and a strong work ethic In cooperation with the Head of School, develops vision and philosophy for the athleticdepartment that aligns and supports Long Trail Schools overall mission. Develops priorities and objectives for the athletic program; Maintains a consistent focus on increasing participation and enhancing sportsmanship forstudents; Is responsible for the development and annual review/update of the athletic departmenthandbook and policy manual; Stays up-to-date on all policy changes at the state and local levels and implementschanges; Puts in place principles and practices ensuring a seamless transition between the middleschool and upper school athletic program; Supervises and evaluates all athletic staff and program needs. Potential to teach PE or fitness classes.

Administration Is accountable for certifying the eligibility of all athletes; In partnership with the school nurse, maintains accurate records of all documentationrelated to students athletic participation; this includes, but is not limited to medical andinsurance forms and parent/guardian permission forms; In consultation with the Head of School, screens, interviews, and recommends allcandidates for coaching appointments; Establishes roles and expectations for all coaches; Schedules and maintains contracts for all athletic events; Maintains a master schedule of athletic events and coordinates it with the schoolcalendar; Ensures the schools athletic website is accurate and up to date; Works cooperatively with the Transportation Director to arrange transportation for allathletic events; Arranges for all gate and event supervision and security; Is responsible, in consultation with the Head of School, for all cancellations of contractedcontests; is responsible for information to coaches, players, parents/guardians, game andleague officials of cancellations; Establishes and maintains behavioral expectations for all spectators and athletes; Ensures appropriate awards recognition for all high school athletes; Develops the athletic budget and reports to the Head of School regarding the athleticbudget; Hires and pays officials and any other personnel for athletic events; Coordinates the use of all athletic facilities; Makes recommendations for the maintenance and improvement of all athletic facilities;Community Relations Maintains good communication with parents, local newspapers, and community athleticsupport groups; Represents Long Trail School at all required league, regional, and state meetings; Coordinates with the Long Trail Family NetworkProfessional Responsibilities Maintains regular standing meetings with the Head of School Tracks and maintains all school athletic records; Stays current regarding all VPA eligibility regulations; Is highly visible, attending as many athletic events as is reasonable/possible; Works to resolve conflicts within the athletic department; consults with the Head ofSchool as necessary;

Requirements:

Bachelors degree required, advanced degree preferred. Teaching, coaching, and administrative background. Demonstrated ability to both lead and manage; demonstrated ability to work efficientlyand effectively with others in a collaborative fashion; superior communication skills;knowledge of state, conference and local rules, regulations and guidelines; knowledge ofcoaching theory and practice.

To apply, interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV, and list of references via email toPaula Allen - pallen@longtrailschool.org. Materials should be addressed to Colin Igoe, Head ofSchool, with the subject line: Athletic Director.