Assignment 6

Objective: The goal of this assignment is to design a one-page horizontal organizational chart representing the hierarchy of an athletic department. This chart will illustrate who reports to whom and the relationships between various roles within the department. You will use box shapes and connecting lines to clearly show the structure and hierarchy.

Instructions:

1. Create the Organizational Chart:

• Design a horizontal chart representing the athletic department’s hierarchy.
• Use PowerPoint, Word, or any other chart design tool to create the organizational structure.
• Ensure each role is represented in a box with the name of the position clearly labeled.
• Connect the boxes with lines to show reporting relationships, indicating who each position reports to within the department.

1. Required Roles: The chart must include the following positions and their corresponding areas:

• Athletic Director (AD) The head of the department, overseeing all areas of the athletics program.
• Associate/Assistant Athletic Directors These roles should be represented with areas of responsibility specified next to their title. For example:
• Associate Athletic Director for Operations
• Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance
• Head Coaches Represent the head coaches of various sports teams (e.g., Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Women’s Soccer Head Coach, etc.). They report directly to the Athletic Director or the Associate/Assistant AD.
• Assistant Coaches List assistant coaches for each sport under their respective head coaches.
• Director of Sports Communications Manages public relations, media, and press for the department.
• Assistant Sports Communications Supports the Director of Sports Communications in managing media and communications.
• Strength Coaches Oversees strength training and conditioning programs for athletes.
• Athletic Trainers Responsible for the health and safety of the athletes.
• Faculty Athletic Representative An individual who represents the faculty’s interests in the athletic department and interacts with the NCAA or other governing bodies.

1. Formatting and Design:

• Your organizational chart must be one page in a horizontal format.
• The boxes should be clearly labeled with the position title.
• Ensure that the chart is easy to read and visually represents a clear hierarchy.

1. Submission:

• Submit the completed chart in an electronic format (e.g., PowerPoint, PDF, Word document) by the due date.
• Make sure your chart is clear, professional, and easy to follow.