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Program Director Needed

EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF JACKSONVILLE
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
WRESTLING PROGRAM DIRECTOR

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Revised: August 2014

SUMMARY
The Program Director provides leadership and guidance for the lacrosse team. This person works to ensure smooth operation of team functions. The program director is a key member of the athletic department and plays an important role in building the wrestling program at Episcopal.

RELATIONSHIPS
The wrestling program director reports to the Director of Athletics. This individual also will work closely with the Assistant Upper School Athletic Director, the Athletic Coordinator and the Director of Transportation.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The job responsibilities are assigned by the Director of Athletics, who may alter, add to, or eliminate job assignments anytime, with our without prior notice. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
� Establish clearly understood guidelines and criteria. These will vary by program/team but need to be consistent with the mission and philosophy of Episcopal Athletics.
� Communicate Practice and Contest Information
� Tryouts: Choose the team based on established criteria. Communicate with students (and families if appropriate) that did not make the team prior to final announcement of team roster.
� Provide final roster to Athletic office. When ANY changes (additions or deletions) occur they must be reported immediately.
� Choose a team parent(s).
� Provide ALL schedule changes in a timely manner.
� Choose a team captain(s). Players may provide input but may not make the decision.
� Communicate, communicate, communicate! This is a key element of the Episcopal Athletic Experience. Ensure you plan your communications to both players and parents.
� Organize the distribution and collection of uniforms and equipment for the team.
� Complete FHSAA paperwork and when playing any home pre-season games or hosting any type of tournament. This may also be required for games outside of Florida.
� Report all injuries to Athletic Trainer.
� Choose MVP and Coach�s Award recipients as appropriate.
� Plan the date and location of the end-of-season banquet.
� Stay current of School activities, accomplishments and issues in order to communicate effectively with others about the School.
� Maintain close, positive working relationships with parents, athletic office, faculty, maintenance, and administration.
� Promote the School and the athletic office in the school community and the larger Jacksonville community

QUALITIES
� Personable
� Professional
� Highly organized with attention to detail
� Works well under pressure
� High ethical standards
� Exercises sound judgment

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
� Working knowledge of the sport of lacrosse
� Excellent written and verbal communication skills
� Strong organizational skills
� Ability to prioritize and effectively manage young people
� Comfortable dealing with many different personality types

EXPERIENCE
� Experience in coaching youth wrestling
� Experience wrestling
� Experience working at an independent school, a plus

EDUCATION
� Bachelors degree
� Masters degree a plus

POSITION DETAILS
� Season runs November 10 � March 7
� Stipend included
� Practice is typically 5 days a week and games occur during the week and on some weekends