Job Description
Job Description
THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR
ATHLETICS DIRECTOR
CLOSING DATE: Open Until filled
REVISED: 12/19/2025
POST: 12/19/2025
The American School for the Deaf (ASD) maintains written Job Descriptions for most jobs. The Job Description is a guide to the basic and essential functions of each job; it is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. These Descriptions are revised to meet the changing needs of ASD at the sole discretion of the executive leadership team and/or in accordance with guidelines and standards set for an approved private special education program.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title: Athletics Director
Department: Athletics
Supervisor: Student Life Director or Designee
Description: Full time, Exempt, 12 Months Benefits Eligible
Union Status: Non-Collective Bargaining (non-union)
SCOPE OF DUTIES:
The Athletic Director will be responsible for guiding and coordinating all activities of both the After School (ASP) and Athletics Programs. The Director will work with the Associate Director(s) of Student Life and the Dean(s) of Students in creating structured activities for the residential students for both PACES and Core Programs.
PRIMARY DUTIES
Athletics:
- Prepares a budget for athletics and allocates spending on items such as coaches' stipends, team travel, equipment purchases, and facility maintenance.
- This position will supervise and evaluate the coaches and additional staff under both programs.
- Promotes and facilitates PBIS practices in both programs.
- Works with Human Resources in hiring the staff for both Programs.
- Coordinates with coaches about the scheduling of games and practices.
- Ensures the coaches have shared results with certain media outlets as well as various departments at ASD to include the Weekly Newsletter.
- Collaborates with athletic associations and leagues about scheduling issues, rules and handbook/guidelines.
- Attends athletic association(s) meetings, conferences, and events as a representative of ASD.
- Determines the time allocated for a field, court, and/or the weight room.
- Lead the planning in collaboration with the coaches to plan the athletic trips.
- Secure and coordinate the officials and umpires at games/ budget accordingly for their pay.
- File reports on the status of each team and the team’s successes as well as opportunities for growth.
- Mediate any disputes (between athletes v athletes, coaches v athletes and coaches v coaches).
- Conduct evaluations of coaches and ASP staff.
- Establish and coordinate clinics/ strength and conditioning programs.
- Travel with athletic teams to tournaments as needed.
- Expand and maintain elementary athletics programs within the school.
- Will immediately report all accidents/incidents occurring on and off campus to Associate Director(s) of Student Life.
After School Programs (ASP):
- Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate after school activities with after school staff.
- Prepare and maintain a budget for ASP and allocate spending on items such as ASP staff's' stipends, supplies, purchases, and storage.
- Coordinate and assist with ASP staff to create and schedule weekly structured activities.
- Coordinate and assist Weekend Dean(s) in developing appropriate structured weekend activities.
- Oversees club and school advisors, as necessary.
- Assists with graduation events and coordination.
Athletics/ASP Programs:
- This position provides guidance and direction for ASD's athletics and after school programs.
- Maintains a safe and clean environment.
- Attend staff meetings and staff trainings as required.
- Develop staff training as needed.
- Collaborate with educational administrators regarding policies and programming for students.
- Ensure compliance under the state of Connecticut regarding anti-hazing/and no tolerance policies.
- Review, update, and maintain the Student Life Handbook by following the Athletics & ASP guidelines.
- Review, update, and maintain coaches & staff ASP guidelines.
- May be required to conduct medication administration for certain medical procedure responsibilities for students.
- Communicate with parents, guardians, and staff under Student Life, regarding transportation arrangements/ pick up after activities.
- Teach PE classes.
- Coverage of AOD as needed.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Able to communicate in a professional manner
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Education, Sports Management, Athletics Administration or related field
- Has or pursuing appropriate CT SDE Teaching Certification
- Has or pursuing National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Certification
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Physical Education or Athletic-Related field, preferably in a program for deaf students, elementary to high school.
- Knowledge of union contract and seniority rules.
- Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).
ASD is ALL ways able. If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources Department.
The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) work place hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).
All applicants will be screened, and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview.