MARION CITY SCHOOLS
Marion, Ohio

March 23, 2023
April 25, 2023
May 9, 2023

SUPPLEMENTAL COACHING VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Anticipated Opening for 2023-2024 Fall Season

Position: Assistant Athletic Director – (Range V) – Harding High School

Time Schedule: August 1, 2023 - November 15, 2023

Salary Rate or Ratio: Salary/Stipend

Reports to: Athletic Director

Employment Status: Supplemental Contract

FLSA Status: Exempt

Description: To assist the athletic director in operating and supporting athletic programs
at Harding High School.

Qualifications: • Holder of a valid Ohio teaching certificate/license or PASP –
Pupil Activity Supervisor Permit issued by the Ohio Department
of Education which includes:

• Fundamentals of Coaching
• Concussion Education
• Valid CPR Certification
• First Aide/Health Safety

• A thorough knowledge of the sport/activity that is being taught • Sudden
Cardiac Arrest Training – Lindsey’s Law

• Alternative to the above qualifications as superintendent and/or board of

education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• An extensive knowledge and background of high school athletics
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of child development and an understanding of age appropriate tasks
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, parents and students
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships

Essential Functions:

• Be responsible in assisting high school athletic director in the management of athletic facilities
• Assist in event preparation and planning
• Assist in management of events as site manager when needed.
• Assist in the preparation of financial materials and documents for contests that require them
• Be responsible for securing game help for all contests and events including ticket takers,
• Security, clock operators, statisticians, spotters and other necessary game personnel as needed
• Exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations (i.e. emergencies, employee/parent concerns)
• Ensure the safety of students
• Set a good moral and ethical example for athletes, the student body, and community
• Follow the athletic policy so there will be consistency in dealing with athletes in a fair and firm manner
• Conduct oneself in an ethical manner during contests and practices
• Responsible for all equipment and inventory during athletic events
• Cooperate with other sports/coaches to develop a total athletic program
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality
• Work cooperatively with the teaching staff, administration and parents

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote programs to the parents, community, and students
• Assist athletic director in scheduling contests
• Maintain appropriate licenses/endorsements and training hours as required
• Adhere to all standards established by the Ohio Department of Education for Licensed Educators
• Refer suspected cases of child abuse immediately to the appropriate child protective services/law enforcement agency as mandated by state law and Board of Education policy
• Follows Board Policy
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

Equipment Operated:

• First aid kit
• Motor vehicle
• Sport appropriate equipment such as batting cages, golf carts, blocking sleds, goal posts, etc.
• Stop watch
• Computer/Printer
• Telephone
• Fax Machine
• Copy Machine
• Calculator

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to bodily fluids
• After school and weekend work
• Requirement to travel both daily and overnight
• Occasional operation of a motor vehicle in inclement weather conditions
• Lift, carry, push, and pull various supplies and materials up to a maximum of 50 pounds
• Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, jog, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, kneel, and stoop

NOTE: The above lists are not ranked in order of importance.

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.

Marion City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
it is the policy of the Marion City Schools Board of Education that the best-qualified applicant shall be selected for each position without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, political affiliation, disabling or military status. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to participate in activities involved in the position or program for which application has been made.

How to Apply:
Internal and External (Lay Coach) Applicant: (a completed application is required)
If you are interested in being considered for this position, you must apply online at www.marioncityschools.org prior to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023. Follow links: District/Work at Marion City/Apply @ MCS/Apply Now For Internal Positions or Apply Now for External Positions/Athletics/Activities/Other/Job#18735/Apply. If you have questions, contact Sean Kearns via email skearns@mcspresidents.org or call 740.223.4634.