Athletic Director

Lynnfield High School Athletic Director Job Description:

• Report to LHS Principal and LPS Superintendent
• Oversee the entire operation of the LHS athletic department
• Assign and schedule the usage of athletic facilities
• Assure that all coaches are adhering to the LHS athletic handbook
• Assure that all coaches are adhering to the MIAA rules and regulations
• Assure that all coaches have complete knowledge of sport specific techniques and tactics
• Observe and evaluate each head coaches and recommend re-hiring status to the principal within 30 days of the completion of the season
• Review all evaluations of assistant coaches and volunteer coaches by each head coach
• Attend all Cape Ann League (CAL) athletic directors' meetings
• Follow the CAL mission statement
• Promote all aspects of the athletic program; including, but not limited to, academic, athletic, individual, and team successes
• Address the media in a positive and thoughtful manner
• Schedule all athletic events
• Schedule all transportation for away events
• Maintain a public website with an up-to-date schedule of events
• Be present at home events or events requiring site administrator
• Maintain professional development through NIAAA courses
• Promote sportsmanship and other positive values
• Provide the Principal and Superintendent with a transparent athletic department budget
• Maintain a fiduciary responsibility to the Town of Lynnfield
• Reschedule events due to weather, religious holidays, school emergencies or other extenuating circumstance
• Hire the best available coaches - check references, CORI, sport specific technical and tactical background
• Oversee the athletic trainer's performance
• Ensure that the entire staff, including the trainer, are up-to-date with licenses and professional development
• Oversee the collection of all user fees, permission slips and other mandated forms
• Reconcile ticket revenue
• Maintain a culture of positive sportsmanship
• Other responsibilities as assigned