JOHN A. SKIBA
Apollo,PA
Summary
Energetic Athletic Director with a background in promoting and encouraging a solid interscholastic athletic experience for students. Known for exemplary organizational skills and a bold vision that delivers excellence.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Athletic Director, Transportation Coordinator, Student Services Director
Apollo-Ridge School District
03.2022 - Current
- Organize, direct and promote an interscholastic and intramural athletic program that is an integral part of the educational program
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive program of interscholastic, intramural and recreational activities throughout the elementary and secondary schools within the guidelines established by the Board of School Directors and appropriate athletic governing bodies with appropriate involvement of principals
- Represent the District at meetings involving the athletic programs
- Schedule all athletic events, transportation, playing sites, execute all related contracts and assign officials
- Maintain a plan for public safety and security at all athletic contests
- Account for all athletic receipts, expenditure records, equipment and supply inventories
- Maintain a system for pre-season physical examinations and subsequent medical care of athletes
- Coordinate and refine a program with principals to determine and regulate student eligibility for athletic participation with in District and PIAA guidelines
- Maintain appropriate records of all interscholastic contests, including statistical data, photographs and news reports
- Develop and direct a system of recognition and awards for athletic participation
- Prepare such reports as may be required by the Superintendent and athletic league regulations
- Supervise the school district at home events to insure the availability of necessary resources for visiting teams and the general supervision of the activity and away events as appropriate and necessary
- Coordinate, schedule and chair interviews of candidates for coaching positions and recommend individuals selected to fill athletic positions
- Oversee, evaluate and recommend continuation of athletic personnel with supplemental contracts not requiring certification
- Develop and maintain a system of communications for the interpretation and conduct of the athletic and intramural programs
- Work cooperatively with adult support groups to enhance the athletic program
- Prepare and monitor the athletic budget in conjunction with the appropriate District staff
- Disordinate and monitor all student enrollment K-12
- Provide for the maintenance and storage of all equipment used by the Athletic Department
- Verify, collect, and deposit money from charged athletic contests and events; requisition checks and arrange for payment to officials at athletic contests and events
- Collaborate with the Director of Facilities to coordinate the usage and preparation of facilities, gymnasiums, and fields for home events; ensure appropriate amount of game personnel for all home contests
- Provide leadership in the recruitment, screening, interviewing, hiring, and termination of all coaches; supervise and evaluat e all coaches
- Provide leadership in developing and encouraging a cooperative attitude among the total coaching staff
- Prepare an annual budget proposal for the District athletics
- Maintain communication with parents, coaches and athletes to disseminate information and to discuss concerns and issues, which includes scheduling and chairing meetings
- Represent the District at athletic meetings on local and State levels
- Supervise the maintenance, renovation, and replacement of athletic supplies and equipment and submit purchase orders for new equipment and uniforms as needed
- Schedule physical examinations for athletic students with the school nurse and physician; distribute physical cards, athletic passes, Code of Conduct and emergency cards to all head coaches
- Make arrangements for adequate security and crowd control at all athletic events and ensure an ambulance service is contracted for home events
- Provide local media with schedules and rosters upon request and arrange for filming of games
- Perform other duties as assigned by the High School principal
- Review student and staff truancy data and intervene as appropriate
- Mentor troubled students and develop and monitor individual support plans
- Conduct all Home School visitations as requested by administrators
- Administers, in cooperation with the principals, a transportation program to meet all the requirements of the daily instructional program and co-curricular activities
- Designs and monitors the routing and scheduling of student transportation with the assistance of the principals
- Formulates and recommends specifications to be incorporated in contractual agreements
- Provides the business manager with contractors' performance data Processes parental complaints and special requests
- Advises the superintendent of hazardous road conditions for decision to delay or close schools during inclement weather
- Confers with the superintendent regarding any proposed changes in stops, schedules, or other matters relating to transportation
- Makes recommendations, in cooperation with the contractor, for future transportation needs based upon an annual analysis of areas of student residence
- Provides necessary data to the business manager for preparation of reports
- Works with the principals and the drivers to solve student discipline problems
- Works with Special Programs Director to set up transportation for special needs students based on their IEP's
- Develops and utilizes technology in the transportation operation wherever possible
Director of School Safety and Student Services
Apollo-Ridge School District
08.2015 - 01.2023
- Coordinate the development, review, and communication of Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) for the Apollo-Ridge School District
- Collaborate with building and district administrators, as well as local law enforcement and first responder agencies, to coordinate safety drills
- Attend regional workshops, trainings, and seminars with regard to school safety
- Collaborate with building administrators to complete required annual reports for PDE office of safe schools
- Facilitate safety related training for staff as appropriate
- Coordinate and monitor all student enrollment K-12
- Review student and staff truancy data and intervene as appropriate
- Attend truancy and residency court hearings on behalf of the district
- Mentor troubled students and develop and monitor individual support plans
- Conduct all Home School visitations as requested by administrators
- Work in collaboration with local law enforcement to support district safety needs
- Seek out and write grants with regard to school safety, truancy, and other related areas
Director of Campus Security
Pine-Richland High School
Gibsonia, Pennsylvania
08.2004 - Current
- Create and monitor a safe school environment
- Assist Administration with student code infractions
- Coordinate Viacom video surveillance system
- Collaborate with Northern Regional Police Department
ETHRS Facilitator
08.2011 - 01.2015
- Enrollment K-12
- Truancy
- Interventions and court representation
- Home Visitation for truancy/residency checks
- Residency
- K-12, Cyber School, as well as staff
- Safety and Security plans and training
Center for Student Assistant
08.2000 - 08.2004
- Monitor In-School Suspension room
- Assign discipline for student code infractions
- Contact parents about student discipline infractions
- Log and record all discipline infractions
Teachers Aide, Alternative Education Program
08.1999 - 06.2000
- Tutor Alternative Education students on an individual basis
- Assist Program Head with lesson plans
Counselor
North Hills Y.M.C.A.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
07.1994 - 08.1999
- Direct supervision of grade school children attending a licensed before/after school care program
- Responsible for implementing daily activities to promote social and emotional development
- Perform delivery of service and establish daily contact with families
Education
Masters of Science - Sports Management
California University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts Degree - History
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaCertification
- Performance Enhancement Specialist - NASM
- July 2004
- Personal Trainer - NFCA
- June 2003
- FEMA IS-100/200/700/800/300
- October 2012
- Olweus Anti-Bullying
- April 2014
- ALICE Instructor
- May 2015
Timeline
Athletic Director, Transportation Coordinator, Student Services Director
Apollo-Ridge School District
03.2022 - Current
Director of School Safety and Student Services
Apollo-Ridge School District
08.2015 - 01.2023
ETHRS Facilitator
08.2011 - 01.2015
Director of Campus Security
Pine-Richland High School
08.2004 - Current
Center for Student Assistant
08.2000 - 08.2004
Teachers Aide, Alternative Education Program
08.1999 - 06.2000
Counselor
North Hills Y.M.C.A.
07.1994 - 08.1999
Masters of Science - Sports Management
California University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts Degree - History
University of Pittsburgh
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