High School Athletic Director

Sherwood School District

Location:
Sherwood High School

Reports to:
Building Principal or designee

Work year: 190 contract days, plus additional 20 days covered by a stipend

Start date: TBD at time of hire

Salary range: $54,810-$111,550

• Sherwood School District pays the 6% employee PERS contribution, upon eligibility.
• Salary rates do not reflect additional stipends for extra duties and extended days

The Athletic Director is designated by the principal to be in charge of the Sherwood High School athletic program as well as supporting our school culture through intentional culture development and student management. The Athletic Director is responsible to the principal and shall supervise the administration of the general policies of the school, district and the OSAA as they pertain to interscholastic athletics.

Additionally, the Athletic Director will serve as a resource to staff and parents in developing behavior and/or attendance expectations for students and will serve as a member of the SHS Leadership Team.

• Committed to the pursuit of excellence:
  Demonstrates a willingness to speak honestly, listen openly, and lead purposefully as a leader.
• Committed to providing innovation and leadership towards reaching extraordinary results in a comprehensive educational environment.
• Engaging change agent striving for exceptional results in student performance.
• Personal and professional honesty and integrity with strong ethical and moral standards.
• Visible in the school and active in the Sherwood community.
• Strong interpersonal skills – a team builder and a team player.
• Innovative and creative problem‑solving abilities, engaging others in decision‑making, and willing to assume responsibility for decisions.
• Strong supporter of all staff and students.
• A strong work ethic.
• A desire to develop leadership and administrative skills.

• Build a culture that fosters a belief that athletics are a way for students to connect to each other and Sherwood High School
• Be responsible for interpreting and seeing that the policies and procedures of the athletic program are carried out
• Work with the principal on problems pertaining to the athletic program
• Organize and oversee regular training sessions to reinforce the philosophy and conduct requirements
• Control and authorize the purchase of athletic equipment and supplies through the proper channels
• Plan, with the coach, the schedules for each sport season
• Arrange for transportation for athletic teams making trips
• Be responsible for the assignment and reassignment of positions within the coaching staff.
• Supervise and evaluate all coaches who are not a part of the SEA Collective Bargaining Unit and mentor all coaches in the athletic program on a consistent basis
• Assist in managing school‑wide student supervision and enforcing behavioral expectations.
• While consulting with the school administrators, issue consequences for students who do not follow expectations.
• Counsel students and parents about school and district policies.
• Assist staff and parents in developing student behavioral expectations.
• Act as a resource, advocate and support for all school staff and students.
• Assist in developing/monitoring programs to promote positive student behavior.
• Assist in supervision of students during co‑curricular and extra‑curricular activities, inclusive of evening events.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Communicate with parents regarding behavior issues with their child.

All personnel involved in the Sherwood School District’s High School Athletic Program are expected to be familiar with and abide by the following Code of Ethics enacted by the District and applicable to state and federal laws.

• Effectively implement the District High School Athletic Program according to established regulations, procedures, policy and work rules
• Model appropriate adult behavior, sportsmanship and leadership
• Participate in clinics and professional growth opportunities
• Treat all participants of the inter‑scholastic program with dignity and respect; i.e. students, coaches, parents, administration, spectators and officials
• Exhibit and encourage support…