Assistant Director of Athletics

• Assist the District Director of Athletics in overseeing, monitoring and administering a comprehensive athletics program.
• Assist the District Director of Athletics in monitoring compliance in accordance to state law and the governance of the Arkansas Activities Association and NIAAA.
• Assist with student athlete eligibility and assist with school administration in resolving student athlete problems and issues.
• Oversee NCAA requirements for student athletes and provide education to families as needed.
• Work with the District Director of Athletics regarding the maintenance of Bentonville Schools Athletic Facilities. This includes assisting in overseeing the grounds staff and submitting work orders.
• Assist the District Director of Athletics in fundraising and sponsorship sales.
• Assist with coaches, trainers, and classified staff evaluations. This includes assisting with budgets and inventory list.
• Assist with scheduling of all events using Bentonville Schools Athletic Facilities. This includes following district procedures and policy.
• Oversight, administration, and implementation of athletic websites, mobile applications, and social media accounts (i.e. Twitter, Apps, Facebook, etc…)
• Assist with assigned High School and Junior High athletic event supervision.
• Assist athletes and coaches with interpretations of; athletic codes, athletic procedures, compliance and education.
• Promote Bentonville Schools through good community relations specifically keeping the public aware and responsive to the athletic program.
• Assist District Director of Athletics and Principals with the hiring of new staff and renewal of staff contracts.
• Attend meetings and conferences as needed.

• Ability to maintain emotional control and make decisions in stressful situations
• Ability to efficiently gather information used to make sound decisions
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information
• Ability to organize and manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously and independently to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and oral formats with staff and community.
• Ability to work with people of various personality types.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Possess sound emotional judgment.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to develop, implement, and maintain vision and mission of programs.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance, and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other departments and levels of the organization in the best interest of students.

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent interruptions.
• Some travel within and outside the district boundaries when required.
• Workload is deadline driven.
• Works in standard office, school building, and athletic facilities.
• Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
• Frequent contacts with general public, patrons, or other outside representatives, wherein the manner of handling these contacts has a bearing on the organization's position and operation.
• Physical demands such as walking, standing, lifting, and reaching.

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