Position Overview
Athletic directors may work in a school or college capacity, or even in athletic facilities.
The work of an individual working in this position includes developing and implementing a well-placed athletics program, to ensure that all participants’ specific limitations and strengths are taken into account.
Working as an athletics director requires one to possess a degree in physical education. Experience in a coaching capacity will go a long way in making you an eligible candidate to work at this position. Prior experience will mean that you have the exposure and expertise to handle the specifics of this work. Knowing the way athletic programs are managed, and how they can be modified is a great skill, and will go a long way in making you a good candidate to hire.
But developing and implementing athletics programs is not the only job of a person working as an athletics director. He or she has to manage and lead a team of people (coaches and athletic department employees) to ensure that the program is run properly and that athletes are provided with the right type of direction. Working at this position means that you have to be on your feet most of the day, which is why physical dexterity is very important. In addition to this, one has to possess exceptionally well-versed skills in communicating with people from different walks of life.
If you feel that you possess all the qualifications for the position of an athletics director, have a look at the following list of duties particular to this work:
Athletic Director Duties & Responsibilities
• Confer with facility management to determine its needs for different athletic programs and events.
• Create, develop, and implement core athletics programs to meet the specific needs of a varied team.
• Ascertain that all coaches are provided with the right type and amount of training to help them comprehend ways of eliciting training.
• Oversee the implementation of athletics programs to ensure that they are properly managed, and run in an effective manner.
• Supervise the utilization of athletics facilities and supplies, ensuring that issues are kept at bay.
• Arrange for athletic events to take place, at the facility, or in an external capacity, ensuring that all arrangements are done according to procedures.
• Provide assistance in the design and development of athletic department website, providing important information regarding services and events.
• Coordinate with coaches to determine and set games schedules, and oversee practice timelines, addressing any issues and problems in a proactive manner.