INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

The Salary for this position will be prorated from the start date for the 19-20 SY.

To supervise and coordinate the activities and operations of the Athletics/Activities section within the Office of Instruction Services including interscholastic, intramural, and elementary extracurricular programs; to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Assistant Superintendent - Instruction Services.  

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general direction from the Assistant Superintendent - Instruction Services.

Exercises direct supervision over clerical staff.

Assists in Evaluation of Head Coaches.

Essential Function Statements - Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate and monitor the organization, staffing and operational activities for the services and activities of the Athletics/Activities section including varsity and sub-varsity programs, intramural/extramural programs, school sponsored activities, athletic and activity transportation, promotion of extracurricular activities and requisition of athletic supplies.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
• Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for coaching and facilities maintenance staff; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Monitor, schedule, and recommend improvements to athletic fields, and gymnasiums and equipment at all District schools.
• Schedule athletic programs at six District high school sites; direct, coordinate and monitor activities scheduled at Gallup High Schools.
• Coordinate intramural/extramural programs at seven middle schools.
• Supervise school sponsored activities and elementary school sports programs.
• Coordinate athletic passes, sale of game tickets and printing of schedule posters.
• Secure requisitions and formulate specifications for major athletic supplies and equipment bids.
• Sponsor New Mexico State Championship events in cross country and softball and host NCAA rules clinics for all District coaches and neighboring school districts.
• Assist principals in hiring, evaluating and assessing Head Coaches.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate program personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Participate in the development and administration of the division's annual athletic budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materals, and supplies; monitor and approve expnditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Investigates and implements alternative funding programs to support interscholastic athletics; prepares and submits finanical reports as required by the District.
• Serve as the liaison for the Athletics/Activities section with other schools, agencies and the New Mexico Activities Association; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
• Coordinate program activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations; coordinates the use of athletic and school facilities with principals.
• Serve as primary contact for maintenance crews working on athletic fields, gymnasiums and facilities. Arranges for ancillary services at athletic events including ushers, parking and ecurity.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of interscholastic, intramural and elementary extracurricular programs.
• Monitor student eligibility and safety procedures.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualification Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of a school district athletics and activities program.
• Athletic programs, coaches, and participant needs.
• Principles and practices of program planning and preparation.
• Methods and techniques of athletic program supervision.
• Athletic equipment manufacturers, equipment saftey considerations and quality of goods.
• Principles and practices of school district budget preparation and administration.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

 Ability to: 

• Coordinate a comprehensive school district athletic and activities programs.
• Coordinate a wide spectrum of extracurricular, interscholastic, and intremural events with local administrators.
• Effectively speak in public.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Participate in the development and administration of division goals, objectives and procedures.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Experience and Training Guidelines:  Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Four years of responsible athletic and activities program coordination experience including one year of teaching and supervisory responsibility is desired.

Education:

Equivalent to a Bachlor degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a related field.

Licensure:

Possession of, or ability to obtain certification as a Coaches Licensure Instructor.

Possession of, or ability to obtain certification as a Coach.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an New Mexico Teachers' License from the State of New Mexico Department of Education.

Meet Requirements of New Mexico Athletic Association as set in the following link:  http://www.nmact.org/for-athletic-directors.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

You must upload transcripts from all colleges/universities attended for evaluation.