Athletic Director - Elementary School

Primary Function

The Athletic Director supports the School and the Diocese of Tucson in their mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic School environment. The Athletic Director shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in personal life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Abside by Catholic principles in the Athletic Director’s professional and private life and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures.
• Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey; strive to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in, and help plan, School religious and service activities.
• Attend annual SPIRIT Training and adhere to Roles and Responsibilities as outlined in the Diocesan Youth Sports League Handbook.
• Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing practices designed to implement and achieve athletic goals and objectives as adopted by the school, along with the Diocesan Youth Sports League.
• Demonstrate competence in coaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of the sport, and be able to communicate effectively with student athletes; be able to organize practices and equipment to maximize student athlete time on task as well as motivate student learning and growth in a particular sport.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes good sportsmanship, self-direction and positive self-image; set high standards for student athlete behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Cope with School and Diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with student athletes and parents. Specifically, Athletic Director will follow School policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of information, display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Cordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual capabilities, and the ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.
• Specifically, Athletic Director will perform the following activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; carrying.

Basic Qualifications

• A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church.
• If a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• If not a baptized Catholic, must nonetheless abide by Catholic principles in the teacher’s professional and private life.
• Excellent communications skills including written and oral, public speaking and presentation skills.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player.
• Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary; have reliable transportation.
• Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment.
• Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance.
• Complete a criminal history and background check.
• Valid and current Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Education And Experience

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Experience working with student athletes.

Other/Preferred Skills

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Institution preferred.
• Athletic Coaching Certificate from the State of Arizona preferred.
• Certified by the State of Arizona as a Teacher preferred.

Covenants of Employment

• Immaculate Heart Academy is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law.
• Under the “Zero Tolerance Policy”, no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve at Immaculate Heart Academy when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.