AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Athletic and Activities Director 

Job Summary

The Athletic and Activities Director coordinates, monitors, schedules and supervises all activity, clubs and athletic groups and events for Aztec High School and Koogler Middle School . 

Reports To:  The Aztec Municipal School District Superintendent 

 Qualifications

1. Masters Degree in Education Administration 
2. New Mexico Certification in Education Administration Level 3B
3. Must complete a finger-print background check 

Desired Qualifications 

1. 3 years of teaching experience at the secondary level
2. Coaching experience
3. Successful applicant will need to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

• Staff relations, including, but not limited to, the development and use of skills necessary to make a positive use of Department Chair Team, to manage faculty and staff with courtesy and mutual respect, coach and motivate employees and to build consensus as a means of management;
• School community leadership qualities, including, but not limited to, the ability to organize and leverage community initiative, communicate effectively, work effectively with local school improvement committees, manage change, resolve conflict and reflect the highest personal values;
• Educational proficiencies, including, but not limited to, knowledge of curriculum, behavioral management, and instructional/coaching techniques, student learning styles, school personnel/coach performance, evaluation skills and family issues; and Data Driven Instructional Practices
• Administrative skills, including, but not limited to, organizational, fiscal, public policy and continuous improvement strategies and techniques.
• Knowledge of Data Driven Instructional Practices and Professional Learning Communities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Demonstrate cognitive skills to gather, analyze and synthesize information to reach goals.
2. Manage group behaviors to achieve consensus.
3. Enhance quality of total school athletic and activity organization.
4. Organize and delegate to accomplish goals.
5. Communicate effectively.
6. Assume responsibility for assisting in the general supervision of all school activities involving pupils, teachers, and other school personnel.
7. Assist in establishing and maintaining an effective learning, activity, and athletic climate in the school.
8. Assist in the provision of athletic and activity discipline.
9. Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline according to due process for the rights of students.
10. Safeguard and maintain school records in areas such as discipline and grades.
11. Monitor and ensure that all guidelines, regulations and policies as established by the NMAA are followed.
12. Promote the concepts and ideals found in the NMAA’s program and the Aztec Municipal School’s Athletics & Activities Code of ethics and Handbook. 
13. Uphold the idea that all clubs and activities, coaches, sponsors, athletes and participants will demonstrate the highest levels of honor and achievement while pursuing victory with honor according to these core principles: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and good citizenship.
14. Scheduling of Facilities for use and maintenance.
15. Hire, assist with training, and supervise coaches and assistant coaches. 
16. Ensure that events are appropriately staffed. 
17. Other duties as assigned. 

Note:  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position supervises coaches, activity sponsors, athletes, participants and other staff as assigned by the Superintendent.

Confidentiality

Due to the sensitive nature of this position, the highest degree of confidentiality is required.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to eligible individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Please see Qualifications

Communication and Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.  
• Ability to assist with preparation of reports and correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, peers and community.

Other Skills and Abilities  

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, peers and community; ability to communicate clearly and concisely.  
• Ability to use computers and other technology to accomplish job responsibilities.
• Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal directions.
• Ability to work around congested areas.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule around job responsibilities.

Analytical and Reasoning Ability 

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.  
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, verbal or diagram form, and deal with abstract variables.

Temperaments  

• Ability to teach others, work with people and influence people in their opinions, attitudes, and judgments.  
• Ability to perform a variety of duties.  
• Ability to work with people who express conflicting opinions.  
• Ability to solve problems, make sound judgments and reach conclusions.  
• Ability to express personal feelings professionally, and perform effectively under stress.

Physical Attributes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk or hear and use hands to finger, handle, type or feel.  The employee may occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The employee must possess and maintain a current driver’s license.  The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff.  

Certificates Licenses

• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a valid driver’s license
• Must possess a current New Mexico Administrators level 3B license

Terms of Employment  

Appropriate placement on the AMSD Salary Schedule and the Aztec School District Calendar.

Evaluation

Performance of duties will be evaluated at least annually in accordance with Aztec School Board Policy.

Physical Rating Level

This position will require the employee to function at a “Medium” physical capacity as defined by Worker’s Compensation Statutes.  “Medium” physical capacity indicates the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally or up to 25 pounds frequently.  For Physical Requirement Details, contact Aztec Municipal Schools.

Physical Requirement Details

Definitions: R = Rarely = 1% to 9% of a 7.5 hour work day

O = Occasionally = 10% to 33% of a 7.5 hour work day

F = Frequently = 34% to 66% of a 7.5 hour work day

C = Continuously = 67% to 100% of a 7.5 hour work day

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees in this job classification.