Keith Leffler

About Keith Leffler

Participation in athletics, while growing up, provided a number of significant benefits to my development as a person. These experiences, plus the great relationships that developed as a result, led me into the fields of education, coaching, and sports management, where I have worked as a teacher, coach, and department chair. I currently serve as the Director of Athletics for Mayfield High School where I lead an organization focused on providing opportunities that enhance the academic mission of the school district. As athletic director of Mayfield High School, I wear many hats. In addition to providing guidance and direction for our 26 sports programs, I provide hands-on leadership in the areas of budgeting and allocation of spending in areas like coach’s salaries, travel, equipment purchasing, and facility upkeep and expansion. I collaborate with coaches about the scheduling of games, practices, and facility use and coordinate officiating for all contests. In the area of human resources, I provide guidance for coaches, as well as the hiring and evaluation of coaches and other department employees. Occasionally, I am required to mediate disputes between athletes/parents and coaches, or coaches and coaches. Additionally, as compliance requirements continue to increase, I have implemented software packages to automate processes to ensure we are complaint with all association requirements. I am most proud in directing over 300 first-class events annually, including conference and state tournaments. Leading these events provides the opportunity to develop a variety of skills, like public relations, communications, marketing, and security. Hosting events for hundreds of participants and thousands of spectators provides a great opportunity to develop positive relationships with out staff, community members, and business partners. k•••••••@mayfieldschools.org

Experience

1. Director of Athletics

   Mayfield High School

   Jun 2013 — Present · Mayfield Village, OH, US

   Direct and Coordinate all interscholastic athletic programs and activities including: Scheduling of all events, transportation, and facilities; Manage the set-up, safety, and execution of all athletic activities; Supervise coaches, faculty managers, and athletic event staff; Develop and implement budgets and fundraising activities; Ensures adherence to medical and safety requirements; Coordinates all athletics related services.

Education

• Nova Southeastern University

  Master of Arts - MA, Teaching and Learning

• Miami University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Social Studies Education

  1993 — 1997

• Cleveland State University

  Educational Policy Fellow, Education Policy Analysis

  2016 — 2017