Job Description
Closing date: N/A
Athletics Director
Job Summary
Responsible for ensuring the smooth operations of all things related to athletics including coordination of athletic activities and managing of coaches.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Schedules and coordinates all sporting events and practices, including securing gym and field space on and off campus and hiring referees.
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Manages the Athletics budget
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Keeps athletic equipment and uniforms organized, stocked and in working order.
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Represents the school in a professional manner with parents, other iSC schools, Chinese schools and any other outside groups to coordinate activities.
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Selects, recruits, and supervises coaches for all sports and attends at least one practice for each sport each season in order to provide feedback.
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Has an in-depth knowledge of the athletics handbook and enforces the handbook policies regarding student participation, behavior, and coaching expectations.
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Communicates with the students, staff, school community about practices, games and opportunities to be involved in the athletics department
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Keeps clear records of students’ involvement in all sports, such as varsity, junior varsity, etc.
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Follows the safety and security requirements, including safety checks, pre-visits to off-site locations, confirming the right amount of First Aid trained chaperones for events and completion of a MERP for each event or new sports season.
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Maintains a good connection with the PE Department by providing support when necessary through teaching classes, subbing, sharing equipment, and scheduling athletic events.
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Handles emergency and unexpected situations calmly and follows all established protocols thoroughly.
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Carries out other duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
Qualifications and requirements
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Has a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Management, or Sports Administration is preferred. A bachelor’s degree in Education or an Athletics related field is also acceptable.
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Demonstrates ability to work effectively with foreign and national students and help them manage behavior on and off the field.
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Has ability to independently plan, organize, execute and evaluate for office work, event planning and during events.
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Is able to engage well with students and inspire them to set goals and better themselves.
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Has a good communication skills using a variety of mediums and detail oriented.
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Has a good command of English and Chinese skills for national staff.
Benefits
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Airfare
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Health Insurance
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Housing
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Pre-field and on-field cultural training
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Monthly Salary
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Tuition for Children
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Eligibility for paid Master's degree program when a second (2 year) contract is signed
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Language Tutoring
