District Athletic Director

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Pendleton County School District Central Office - Falmouth, Kentucky. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in Pendleton County School District.

Job : 5539592

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

CLASS TITLE: DISTRICT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

JOB CLASS CODE: 7344

REPORTS TO: Superintendent or Designee

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt

Approved: November 16, 2020

BASIC FUNCTION:

Plan, organize, direct and implement the District athletic activities, including recommending the purchase and rental of equipment and athletic facilities. Coach or assist coaches in various athletic programs. Serve as the district point of contact for athletic program questions from school, district and state personnel. To provide a well-rounded athletic program for the students, K-12 of Pendleton County and supervise district facility use by any athletic organization.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Provides and demonstrates a commitment to interscholastic athletics as an educational enterprise.
• Provides assistance in the selection, assignment, and evaluation of athletic coaches.
• Cooperates with the Principal, Superintendent, and Board of Education in the development of appropriate rules and regulations concerning the conduct at athletic activities.
• Provide assistance to the school administration to prepare and administer the athletic program budget for each school.
• Assumes responsibility for the organization and scheduling of all athletic facilities.
• Provides assistance in requisitions, in cooperation with appropriate staff in purchasing supplies, uniforms, and equipment for the athletic program.
• Coordinates arrangements with coaches for transportation, housing, and food for all athletic teams scheduled away from home, if needed.
• Administers the insurance program covering school athletes and assumes the responsibility for all processing of claims and reports.
• Keeps records of the results of all high school athletic contests and award winners, including the date and type of award.
• Cooperates with the Maintenance Supervisor in recommending and supervising the proper maintenance of all athletic facilities.
• Make arrangements for athletic banquets (receptions) and provides general supervision for the award system for the program.
• Fosters good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic program.
• Works with all Principals to insure that any group wishing to use a school facility for athletic activities is properly scheduled and the facility is opened, closed, cleaned and supervised properly.
• Works with local community organizations and district coaches to develop athletic opportunities for school age youth in Pendleton County.
• Establishes partnerships with local business and industry to foster growth of sports program through the development of funding sources for athletics.
• Assist with district wide athletic booster organization.
• Assist schools and district in securing grants for athletic opportunities.
• Assist with supervision of school athletic events: high school, middle school, and elementary schools in conjunction with site managers.
• Performs such other duties as directed by the Superintendent from time to time.
• Oversee all Title IX compliance and reporting issues for athletics in the district.

• Prepare, deliver or assist with training opportunities as appropriate.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Maintains regular attendance. It is an essential job function that all employees report to work.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Fundamentals of various sports.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Public speaking techniques
• Research methods and report writing techniques
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities
• Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Principles of training and providing work direction
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.

ABILITY TO:

• Assist coaches on one or more sports.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read,…