This position is coming available in January 2023! If you are energetic, and have previous Athletic Director experience we would like to hear from you! This listing will close soon.

Mission

Fork Union Military Academy's Mission is to educate, develop, and inspire young men in a college preparatory, Christian, military structured environment. Cadets build character and learn leadership, independence, responsibility, and discipline in a setting that encourages mental, physical, and spiritual growth. In this mission, our staff members are at the heart of our Academy environment.

Description

The Athletic Director will be responsible for assisting the Academy sports programs in promoting a safe, positive, and supportive environment for all cadet athletes. Additionally, this position will assist with excellent sportsmanship and coordination of events with other schools. Further this position will be responsible for recruiting and training all athletics staff while supporting efforts of all coaches to recruit high level athletes. The focus for our cadet athletes is playing at the next level should they decide to do so. In such an ability to contact, speak with, and promote athletes to next level coaching staffs is essential. Providing oversite to key events that the Academy sponsors will be included in the scope of duties. This position should agree to uphold the mission and enforce the core values of the Academy while conducting duties.

Essential Job Functions

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversee and train the athletics department staff on policy and procedure applicable to their duties
• Coordinate with the Commandants and Academic departments regarding transportation, events, and eligibility of cadet athletes
• Make all team meal arrangements as appropriate
• Schedule and coordinate all athletic events
• Schedule all officials for contests and coordinate their payment for services rendered
• Oversee that all staff in the department participate in trainings and turn in certifications as deemed appropriate
• Oversee and assure that all required health screenings are completed in regard to cadet athletes
• Oversee the coordination of travel, travel schedules, and track budgetary spendingfor the department
• Oversee field and court preparations for all home events
• Oversee the maintenance and support for all indoor and outdoor sporting facilities
• Report stats, enrollment, attendance, spending and revenue to the Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Staff
• Research and approve or deny new program proposals based on the need of the Academy and the wellbeing of cadet athletes
• Assist in researching new revenue lines
• Authorize purchases for, and storage of, athletic supplies and equipment
• Make recommendations regarding the hiring or termination of staff in the Athletic Department
• Keep budgetary purchasing records and submit in a timely manner to the Business Office for processing

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Actively fundraise for the betterment of all Academy sports programs
• Actively recruit or assist admissions with the recruitment of cadet athletes
• Oversee the inventory, upkeep, and storage of equipment/supplies and facility needs for athletic programs and camps
• Maintain a system of recognition for athletic awards and oversee the presentation of these awards
• Attend meetings of the Virginia Prep League Athletic Directors meetings during each school year
• Make sure all undergraduate teams are in compliance with VISAA rules for participation
• Facilitate behavior management amongst cadet athletes
• Effectively communicate with cadet athletes, parents, and camp participants on a routine basis
• Monitor attendance for all sports programs
• Collaborate with the Director of Marketing and Director of Communications to promote and maintain full enrollment in sports programs
• Obey and enforce all mandated reporting laws and guidance without bias
• Monitor, in coordination with the Academic Dean, the performance of all coaches whom are also instructors.
• Attend and be visible at practices, contests, matches, games. Utilize strong time management skills to cover as many events as possible.
• Additional duties may be assigned as deemed necessary

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to communicate verbally and through written communication with staff, faculty, parents, cadet athletes and the general public per the policies and procedures of the Academy
• Must be able to work in a collaborative environment, with small teams, and independently
• Needs to be able to problem solve and multitask coordination during activities, camps, and events
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Must gain proficiency in commonly used software
• Hours of work may be conditionally flexible during events, or as determined necessary for check-in and check-out seasons
• Must be enthusiastic and energetic
• Must have experience in athletics, athletic administration, or athletic promoting

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required. A Master's Degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with staff supervision and program logistics
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with and student athletes 7th grade - collegiate education, athletics, or residential settings
• Fork Union Military Academy is a veteran friendly employer

Physical Requirements:

• Must successfully pass a background check and participate in random drug testing
• Ability to climb up to three flights of stairs as necessary
• Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry up to 40 pounds as deemed necessary
• Ability to use arms over head or extended, sit, stand, stoop, twist, kneel, or squat as needed
• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting, or working on a project as deemed necessary
• Prolonged periods of time in the outdoor elements during all seasons
• Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer