Basketball Program Director & Athletic Operations/Development

Ministerial Summary:

The Basketball Program Director & Athletic Operations/Business Development serves athletics leadership as the lead voice in managing, coordinating, and overseeing the operations of all athletic events and facilities. This employee will work as a liaison between Athletics and Facilities to ensure there are no scheduling/calendar conflicts, that there is proper supervision at events, and to maximize revenue from facility rentals, summer camps, and ticket sales.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
• Abides by the Confidentiality Policy set forth in the Diocese Employee Handbook
• Serve as head coach for an athletics program
• Provide regular feedback on programs to Director of Student Life and Athletics (DSLA) and Principal
• Collaborate generously with other Associate Athletic Directors, administrative staff, and DSLA in maintaining a vibrant, positive, mission-driven department
• Work closely with administrative support staff and DSLA to ensure compliance with TAPPS guidelines
• Assist DSLA in generating revenue through full organization, coordination, communication, and execution of Athletics summer camps
• Provide locker room supervision in the mornings and afternoons as needed
• Assist department in supervising lunch periods
• Manage the athletic calendar in Brightly 
• Serve as point person for game day operations for weekly athletic events, including Home Town Ticketing and Arbiter Pay
• Serve as administrator-on-duty for select contests (in collaboration with other athletics leadership)
• Assist in managing athletic facility rentals and communication of specific details with Athletic and Facilities Departments
• Assist in the setup and tear down of all on campus athletic contests
• Assist coaches in securing transportation and lodging for all out of town games
• Coordinate campus Summer High School Camps, Summer Youth Camps and Vikathon
• Work with the athletic department on Fall, Winter, and Spring Media Day facility needs
• Responsible for all other duties, projects, tasks, committees, etc. as assigned

Typical Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position:

• Moderate decisions made in this position
• Must use good judgment and accept feedback, suggestions, etc., as needed

Supervision Given and/or Received:

• Received: Minimal supervision given to this position
• Given: The position provides feedback and guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees in the school and Catholic Schools Office

Internal Contacts:

• Athletic Department, Facilities Department, Administration, Coaches, staff.

External Contacts:

• Catholic Schools Office, TAPPS office, parents, vendors.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work with various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality.
• Work surfaces will vary from concrete to grass to hard wood floors.
• Job responsibilities require both inside and outside assignments.
• Interruptions at work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required.
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision.
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
• Moderate to high work pace for extended periods of time
• Non-Traditional Workday. Many hours are required in evenings and weekends to properly complete essential duties and responsibilities.
• Fulfillment of job description requires occasional work above and beyond routine hours of operation and extended time periods
• The employee may be exposed to communicable diseases
• The employee may be presented with frustrated or upset stakeholders
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, have good mobility skills and be able to walk long distances.
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate to give adequate directions and instructions.
• Sitting, standing, lifting, carrying (up to 60 pounds), reaching, climbing stairs, squatting, kneeling, and moving equipment/light furniture may be required.
• Some off-campus work may be required to attend meetings
• This position also works in a professional office environment but is subject to stress due to the evolving and quickly expanding needs of the Diocese, tight deadlines and moderate workloads.
• Ability to sit and perform computer work for lengthy periods of time.

Travel Requirements:

• Semi-frequent travel by car or school vehicle, may be required to Diocese Parishes and/or schools

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Undergraduate degree in Operations, Business, Sports Management, or Sports Administration
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in athletics management
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Thorough understanding of UIL and TAPPS rules
• Practicing Catholic with the ability to understand, appreciate, and communicate the value of a Catholic education

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church 
• Knowledge of adolescent physical development and sport skills and regulations 
• Expertise, knowledge, and competency in fundamentals of the sport 

• Demonstrated professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills including the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders at all levels 
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills necessary for accomplishing goals and objectives
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and incorporate that data into strategy
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to adapt to changing environments and priorities
• Demonstrated ability to inspire, lead and work collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.
• High level of energy, creativity, optimism and schedule flexibility (some nights and weekends) 
• Working knowledge of a variety of software platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Google Apps and the Internet
• Demonstrated analytical and customer service skills.
• A strong ability to multi-task is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively answer questions in a timely manner by using all resources available. 
• Commitment to the mission and values of the Catholic Church and the Diocese of Fort Worth.
• Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to receive, understand, retain, and complete verbal and written tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
• Ability to work well with people from a diverse variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to skillset to listen empathetically, make peace, and de-escalate.