Director of K-12 Student Athletics

Job Description
Position Overview
Direct and manage the overall program of extracurricular and intramural athletics for the KIPP Nashville network of 8, soon to be 10 schools. Work to provide all of our K-12 students with the opportunity to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity and ensure compliance with all state, Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA), Middle School Athletic Association (MSAA) and local requirements.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of the Director of Student Athletics include, but are not limited to:
 
Program Planning
Direct and manage KIPP Nashville schools’ athletic program and facilities in partnership with each school’s Director of Operations.
Establish physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation in each sport, and verify each athlete’s eligibility.
Provides visionary leadership, strategic planning, and policy development for KIPP Nashville’s athletic programs.
Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge athletic program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
Plan necessary time, resources, and materials to support accomplishment of department goals.
Manage athletics budget to maximize funds
Build partnerships with community organizations to ensure strong family engagement and connection to community resources
Ensures compliance with all School, district, state, and national policies, rules and regulations.
 
Athletic Events
Prepare and approve all interscholastic game schedules.
Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town athletic events.
Manage district athletic operations by directing ticket sales, employing game officials, and ensuring preparation of facilities.
Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all athletic equipment.
Coordinate the use of all athletic facilities by non-school groups.
Plan, organize, and supervise all athletic awards programs.
 
Student Management
Implement regional student management policies, communicate expected student behavior related to athletics, and ensure enforcement of student discipline in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences on vital issues with parents, students, and teachers.
Partner with student recruitment 
 
Coaching and Development
Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions for the athletic department.
Support the recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of all athletic department personnel and make sound recommendations about personnel placement, assignments, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
Develop training options and/or improvement plans for employees to ensure exemplary operation in the area of athletics.
Train school based staff members engaged in the planning and execution of athletic programs
Training and Compliance
Plan and lead leader, coach, and other involved staff members professional development to launch shared vision and build tools for schools