NCS Athletic Director

Title: Athletic Director (Grades 7-12)

Reports To: Principal & Chaplain of Newman Catholic Schools

Job Summary:
Provide leadership, service, and support to Newman Catholic Schools (NCS) in all aspects of the administration of the high school athletic program. Additionally, oversee and provide administrative assistance to the K-8 Athletic Director in coordination with the NCMS principal.

General Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in physical education, sports management, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience and comprehensive knowledge of athletic administration, including WIAA policies.
• Understanding of coaching techniques, equipment management, and athletic program logistics.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and athletic administration software.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills related to athletic administration.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Positive and professional attitude when interacting with the public and NCS employees.
• Adherence to the rules and expectations outlined in the NCS Employee Handbook.

Areas of Responsibility:

Catholic Identity

• Demonstrate commitment to Catholic school philosophy and values.
• Provide leadership in the faith development of student-athletes.
• Uphold and model Christian values in all aspects of athletic programming.
• Support the system’s religious education program.
• Develop and enforce athletic codes of conduct aligned with Gospel teachings.
• Ensure that the athletic program upholds the religious and academic mission of NCS.

General Athletic Administration

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the high school athletic program.
• Develop and maintain high school athletic schedules and coordinate practice times.
• Ensure compliance with WIAA regulations and coordinate WIAA tournament events.
• Collaborate with school administrators to prevent scheduling conflicts with academic and extracurricular events.
• Effectively communicate athletic-related information, concerns, and conflicts to NCS leadership.
• Serve as the liaison between the athletic program and stakeholders including athletes, parents, coaches, administration, WIAA, Marawood Conference, and the community.                                                                                                                             

Student-Athlete & Parent Coordination

• Verify eligibility of high school student-athletes.
• Mediate athletic-related conflicts between students, parents, and staff.
• Manage athletic registration processes and conduct seasonal meetings for student-athletes and parents.
• Monitor academic progress, attendance, and eligibility of student-athletes.
• Administer academic probation and suspensions related to athletic participation.
• Organize and oversee athletic awards and recognition programs.

Financial Oversight

• Develop and manage the athletic budget in collaboration with the NCS President.
• Ensure compliance with accounting procedures for athletic-related expenses and revenue.
• Oversee ticket sales for athletic events.
• Support the NCS Booster Club in fundraising efforts and goal-setting.

Compliance with Policies & Regulations

• Interpret and enforce WIAA regulations, communicating updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with WIAA, diocesan, and NCS policies.
• Recommend and implement policy improvements related to athletics.
• Oversee and support the NCS Athletic Committee and Athletic Booster Club.

Meetings & Professional Development

• Serve as the NCS liaison with WIAA.
• Represent NCS at WIAA, Marawood Conference, Mid-State Conference, and WADA meetings.
• Participate in NCS administrative team meetings and relevant professional development activities.
• Provide administrative oversight of the NCS Athletic Committee and Booster Club.

Equipment, Safety, and Transportation Management

• Ensure compliance with Safe Environment policies, Volunteer Driver policies, and related safety protocols.
• Oversee athletic transportation logistics.
• Coordinate pep assemblies with school administrators and faculty.

Athletic Personnel Administration

• Supervise and evaluate all NCS coaches with input from school administrators.
• Conduct formal evaluations of head varsity coaches.
• Ensure that head coaches properly evaluate their assistant coaches.
• Provide professional development opportunities for coaches.
• Organize periodic athletic department meetings with coaches and relevant staff.
• Facilitate hiring and onboarding of new coaches in alignment with NCS hiring policies.
• Maintain and distribute the NCS Coaches Handbook and ensure compliance with WIAA and diocesan expectations.
• Manage scheduling and compensation for game-day staff, including officials, announcers, and scorekeepers.

School & Community Relations

• Promote NCS athletics within the broader community.
• Assist principals in student recruitment efforts through outreach activities.
• Oversee student-athlete community service initiatives.
• Represent NCS professionally at all athletic meetings and competitions.
• Maintain up-to-date athletic information on the NCS website.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of athletic equipment (up to 30 lbs.).
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions for athletic events.
• Ability to travel between schools and athletic venues as required.