BASIC FUNCTION:  Manage the Oakland Athletic League (OAL) operations and support services to provide students with safe and effective high school athletic programs.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:  (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below.  This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.)

E = Essential Functions

Communicate and implement strategies for the California Department of Education (CDE) K-12 Physical Education standards and graduation requirements. E

Align K-12 Physical Education curriculum with OAL seasons of sport. E

Coordinate and build partnerships with appropriate staff and community partners to design a comprehensive physical education and health program which connects health and wellness to academic achievement. E  

Serve as Commissioner of the Oakland Section of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and represent OUSD and the Oakland Section of the California Interscholastic Federation at the local, state and national level at meetings and on high school athletic competition related matters. E

Plan and develop programs, goals, standards, and procedures for the athletic division and its departments. E

Develop, implement, and monitor the functions of athletic division support services. E

Facilitate meetings with high school administration to coordinate and implement student athletic programs. E

Coordinate athletic camps on school facilities and security at athletic events. E 

Coordinate transportation of athletic teams according to District policy and administrative regulations. E

Develop policies and procedures regarding athletics and coaches handbook. E

Develop and distribute schedules of OAL events. E

Ensure program compliance with Title IX Educational Amendments and CIF rules and regulations. E

Ensure coaches meet District and CIF certification requirements. E

Ensure compliance of site reports, records, and files related to student eligibility, OAL programs, and personnel according to established procedures, laws and regulations. E

Ensure compliance of discipline procedures for coaches and students according to established procedures, laws and regulations. E

Prepare and manage the budget and grants for athletic programs including review of budget and financial data to ensure fiscal responsibility and compliance. E

Serve as District liaison to school staff and community members for the District’s athletic programs, management, and operations. E

Coordinate the OAL Policy Committee, serving as the Board of Education liaison. E

Serve as OAL representative to CIF Federated Council. E

Plan and coordinate training for staff, including coaches. E

Supervise assigned staff. E

Provide cross-training to other staff members within the department. E

Attend job related meetings. E

Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major or minor in Physical and/or Health Education and five years experience in athletic program oversight and management.

Experience with school district high school athletic programs required.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMETNS:

Valid California Teacher Credential preferred

Valid California Administrative Services Credential preferred

Hold and maintain a valid CPR certification and first aid certification

Valid California Driver’s License

Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Oakland Athletic League District goals, programs, and objectives

Physical and health education programs

Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures of assigned area

Title IX requirements of assigned area

Budget preparation and management

Principles and practices of supervision and evaluations

First-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques and universal precautions

ABILITY TO:

Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, procedures and District regulations

Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Plan, organize, and coordinate programs

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Maintain accurate records

Meet schedules and timelines

Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing

Communicate effectively using tact, patience, and courtesy

Train, supervise, and evaluate coaches

Perform first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Operate personal computer and related software

Cross-train department personnel

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Office, community and sports locations; traveling to conduct District business; fast-paced work; constant interruptions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling light to moderate weight objects; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.