Assistant Sports Director is someone who provides support for Sport Directors in schools, colleges, universities and recreation departments and also has the overall sport Program. In a high school, middle school or elementary school, assistant sport directors may perform more diverse duties, ranging from determining athlete eligibility to scheduling playing field use to coordinating sports schedules.
They are also expected to attend all games. At the collegiate level, they tend to focus on a particular aspect of sport administration, such as recreational programs or sports information distribution. Within a recreation department, assistant sport directors may help athletic directors organize clinics and tournaments, schedule facility use and prepare publications to advertise the department’s upcoming events and offerings.
Qualifications to be an Assistant Sports Director
The qualifications you need to be an Assistant Sports Director include a bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, athletic administration, or a similar field. Previous experience as an athlete and a coach is essential preparation for the role of Assistant Sport Director. You also need teamwork skills to succeed in this job. The responsibilities of an Assistant Sports Director may focus on a specific aspect of the athletic program, such as recruitment, operations, athlete services, fundraising, external relations or eligibility. Nevertheless, employers may also require a master’s degree and a teaching certificate.
Job Description of an Assistant Sports Director
Assistant Sport Director’s report should be made to the sport director, while direct reports should be made to all paid and volunteer coaches, equipment managers, and trainers.
Essential Functions: The Assistant Sports Director should be able to assist the Sport Director in the following areas:
- Supervising the High School and Middle School athletic programs
- Development of an annual budget and its implementation.
- Development of the interscholastic athletic schedules and official schedules for all contests.
- Coordination of transportation for all athletic contests.
- Coordination of support personnel for all athletic contests, including ticket sales, security, game management, athletic trainer and emergency personnel and apparatus.
- Supervision of all contests and the athletic coaches.
- Implementation and monitoring usage of the Athletic Code of conduct.
- Represents the district, as needed, at Conference, District and state meetings for administering the interscholastic athletic program.
- Ensuring that all applicable laws and regulations relating to athletics are applied and followed, including federal laws and regulations, state laws and regulations.
- Creates materials to publicize sporting and athletic events, both in electronic and printed formats, for the purpose of fostering enhanced awareness and disseminating information among students, staff, and the community in recognizing and supporting the school’s athletic programs and attending events.
- Handling media relations for the purpose of providing information regarding schedules, postponements or cancellations, sporting event statistics, records, and other relevant information.
- Handling all injuries and accidents in accordance with school policies, including proper reporting and documentation requirements.
- Maintaining records and documents as required and necessary to ensure proper documentation of athletic program activities, events, participation, and related information for the purpose of complying with school policies as well as applicable laws and regulations.
- Responsible for carrying out all other duties assigned by the Sport Director and/or a district administrator.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment Used by Assistant Sports Director
The use of standard office equipment such as personal computers, copier and fax machine, printer, telephone and calculator. Also be able to use equipment and supplies related to sports, athletics, and physical fitness.
Physical and Mental Demands of an Assistant Sports Director
Work in standard office and school building environments as well as athletic competition venues. Physically fit and able to attend and actively engage with referees, coaches and athletes indoor and outdoor year-round in the performance and effective management of the athletic program.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Acquired by an Assistant Sports Director
An Assistant Sports Director is required to acquire these knowledge for an effective job dispensation;
- Knowledge of athletics, athletic programs, and physical fitness.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding school district athletic programs, safety and health, and other areas under responsibility.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Ability to estimate, develop and apply athletic programs, activities and events, and make effective recommendations related to those areas.
- Ability to organize numerous tasks and conflicting time constraints.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Qualification Profile of an Assistant Sports Director
- He/She should have a Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide own transportation.
- An Assistant Sports Director is required to have a successful experience managing or directing the athletic programs of a school district preferred. Also have a successful supervisory experience required.
