MSAD Athletic Director

Overview

Athletic Director

About Maine School Administrative District No. 33
Maine School Administrative District No. 33 serves students in grades PreK-12 in St. Agatha, ME, home of the Long Lake Fishing Derby, one of the largest fishing derby's in the state. The district has two schools under one roof, Wisdom Middle/High School and Dr. Levesque Elementary School, a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School. The district is also home to the St.

John Valley Technology Center, serving students from MSAD
33, MSAD
27, and the Madawaska School Department.

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This role provides administrative leadership that will ensure that middle / high school students have quality athletic and educational experiences through participation in intramural programs and extra-curricular activities at the middle school and varsity levels.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Maine Athletic Director Certificate (215).
• Basic level of knowledge in interscholastic athletics (philosophy, organization, and programs) in athletic administration (principles, strategies, methods and legal issues).
• A minimum of three years successful varsity or middle school coaching.
• Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Successful management of budget development, scheduling, and communication.

• Schedules all intramural and interscholastic contests and practices including officials, transportation, facilities, etc.
• Oversees the recruitment and employment recommendations of all coaching staff to the principal.
• Provides day-to-day supervision of coaches and staff responsible for interscholastic and intramural programs.
• Conducts annual and seasonal meetings with coaches to ensure that they are familiar with league and conference rules.
• Prepares and administers an annual extracurricular budget for all athletic programs according to district procedures and policies.
• Supervises the cleaning, maintenance, and storage of all athletic uniforms, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintains an inventory of all sports equipment.
• Verifies that all sport participants have a physical examination, proper permission forms, and insurance coverage before the start of practices.
• Supervises entrance fees, ticket sales, and student athletic fees and assumes responsibility for the proper accounting and depositing of such funds.
• Develops with the principal and coaches appropriate rules and regulations governing the conduct of participants in interscholastic and intramural sports and ensures the enforcement of said rules and regulations.
• Follows local policy for student participation in sports.
• Keeps the principal informed of schedules, changes, publicity, eligibility, and other athletic matters.
• Maintains records of participation and performance leading to the presentation of athletic awards.
• Attends appropriate league and athletic director's meetings as a representative of the school.
• Promotes the middle and high school athletic programs with good school / community relations.
• Works with the principal in resolving problems concerning athletes or coaches.
• Reports and documents all athletic injuries.
• Works closely with the Athletic Booster Club to interpret and promote school policy as it applies to the functions of the Booster Club.
• Assists custodians in the lining of athletic fields at the beginning of each season and with inspecting fields and facilities to recommend repairs or maintenance in a timely manner.
• Carries out other related duties as assigned by the principal.

• Maintains confidentiality of students and staff.
• Demonstrates respect for the rights of students, coaches and parents.
• Follows health and safety procedures established by the District.
• Supervises or arranges for a school representative to supervise all home games.
• Demonstrates loyalty, dependability and integrity, as well as other ethical standards.

A seasonal stipend will be paid out at the completion of each sports season (fall, winter, spring).