Director of Athletics and Wellness - Old Redford Academy

Old Redford Academy is hiring a Director of Athletics and Wellness.  

Old Redford Academy has new leadership, new direction and a new commitment to academic excellence.  The academy is a tuition free, Pre-K to 12th grade academy that offers highly qualified teachers, free transportation, one-to-one student technology, an expansive athletic program, and a rigorous curriculum that is both standards based and culturally responsive.

We are looking for dedicated staff that will allow all students to contribute to classroom learning by sharing and gaining knowledge from each other.  The Old Redford Academy’s philosophy is based on early work of Dr. Maria Montessori Method of Teaching which has a focus on educating “the whole child”. If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives then our academy is for you!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Director of Athletics & Wellness provides administrative leadership in planning, implementing, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating all athletic and wellness programs across the Old Redford Academy community, including interscholastic athletic programs for the middle and high schools. The Director promotes extracurricular athletic activity that fosters skill development, understanding of sports, and appreciation for a variety of athletic activities and programs, teaming, and sportsmanship for students and adults. The Director may not coach in-district athletic programs. The Director also sits on the district Coordinated School Health Team and promotes the policies outlined in the District Wellness Policy.  

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO

HEALTH, NUTRITION, and FITNESS

1. Ensure activities aligned with the Wellness Policy take place across Old Redford Academy for faculty, staff, students, and families 

ATHLETICS 

1. Develop active athletic sports programs for elementary, middle and high school

2. Prepare and maintain a budget for interscholastic athletic programs

2. Report, document, and file all athletic injuries per district protocols and check student eligibility per MHSAA and school board policy

3. Verify that all participants have a physical examination, proper permission forms, and athlete code of conduct before the start of tryouts per school board policy.

4. Ensure that all athletic events are properly scheduled and communicated to parents in a timely manner

5. Oversee the collection and processing of all supplemental pay forms for coaches

CHARACTER / COMMUNITY

1.  Work with key stakeholders to identify strategies for driving personal, academic and social growth among students, incorporating our mission Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow

2. Build structures that promote leadership, accountability, anti-bullying and other core values into the daily routines and practices of the school.

3. Oversee a committee of coaches, network administrators, parents and community members to identify and build a character development program centered around our student athletes

4. Identify core values that will serve as the foundation of the athletic program and will be instilled in our athletes throughout the school year

5. Initiate and supervise the planning and execution of student athlete-led volunteer opportunities within the school and community

SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT & UNIFORMS

1. Keep an updated inventory of all athletic equipment and uniforms.

2. Keep supplies, equipment, and uniforms in satisfactory condition, and recommend replacement supplies, equipment, and uniforms when necessary.

3. Inspect all athletic areas for cleanliness and the proper storage of all athletic supplies, equipment, and uniforms.

4. Provide each building with equipment, team medical supplies and uniforms prior to the season and ensure that each coach returns all equipment, unused supplies, and uniforms at the end of the season.

EVENTS

1.  Hold coaches accountable for building security for all practices and games, that doors are not propped open and students are monitored at all times by an ORA staff member

2. Ensure that all games are properly staffed with officials, coaches, ticket and concession sales, timekeepers, etc. 

3. Arrange for the availability of medical supplies at all home contests.

4. Assume responsibility for cancellation of games as circumstances require and that notification to district, school admin and parents is handled in a timely manner and rescheduling (if needed) is initiated. 

TRANSPORTATION

1. Supervise the scheduling of all athletic transportation.

2. Ensure that all athletes and staff are ready for transportation and do not cause unnecessary delays that might increase costs.

3. Communicate the athletic transportation policy to all coaches responsible for away game transportation.

COMMUNICATION

1. Meet bi-weekly with the Director of Operations to discuss challenges, successes, and needs of the athletic program and monthly with school administration

2. Conduct mandatory pre-season athlete, parent, and coaches meetings.

3. Develop, review, and revise the athletic handbook and any athletic agreements that each athlete, parent, and coach must abide by, with recommendations from administration and coaches, and subject to school district approval.

SUPERVISION

1. Supervise and evaluate all coaches on an annual basis.

2. Work with the school principal in interviewing and making recommendations to renew coaches or hire new coaches.

3. Report all hires to the ORA district office to initiate the application and background investigation processes.

4. Maintain First aid and CPR certification for yourself and all coaches

5. Keep up-to-date on all Title IX, MHSAA rules and School District Policies

Company Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans

• 1% 401(k) company contribution 

• 2% 401(k) company match

• Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer

• Voluntary Plans Available

For more information on Old Redford Academy, please visit our website at https://www.oradistrict.org/.