Activities Director - Middle School

Sylvania; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Olympia School District invites applications for the position of Middle School Activity Director. The role promotes active participation in extracurricular activities and provides game management and support for athletic programs at TMMS, including jersey distribution and supervision of events.

Typical hours are Monday and Thursday from 3:45 pm to 7:00 pm during volleyball and basketball seasons, with additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and interest in middle school athletics.
• Ability to coordinate planning and problem solving with people.
• Strong organizational ability to monitor participation, supplies and inventory.
• Willingness to manage games and supervise home events.
• Regular attendance and dependable availability.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with the duties and expectations of coaches.
• Assist in long-range planning for uniforms, supplies and equipment.
• Understand the middle school sports program and requirements.
• Provide supervision for home events and ensure safety after events.
• Meet new coaches to help locate equipment and supplies.
• Communicate requests and needs to building administrators and prep facilities.

Skills

Knowledge of middle school athletics

People coordination

Organizational skills

Game management

Reliability / regular attendance

Job description

Purpose: The job of “Middle School Activity Director” is done for the purpose of promoting the active participation of students in extracurricular activities.

The position will provide game management and support to the athletic programs at TMMS, including distribution of jerseys; supports coaches and officials at games; supports the athletic director

This position will typically work Monday and Thursday 3:45 pm – 7:00 pm during volleyball and basketball seasons.

The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in ourschools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengthsand experiences in this area.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and interest in middle school athletics
• Ability and willingness to work with people for planning, coordinating and solving problems
• Organizational ability for the purpose of monitoring student participation, ordering supplies and checking inventory for athletics
• Willingness to be available and responsible for game management and supervision of home events
• Must have regular attendance

Responsibilities:

• Familiar with the expectations and duties of coaches
• Participate in the long-range planning and monitoring for ordering uniforms, supplies, equipment etc.
• Be knowledgeable of the middle school sports program
• Provide supervision for home events as applicable and shall provide supervision until all students have safely left school grounds.
• Meet with all new coaches to help them find equipment and supplies to assist their coaching needs
• Communicate requests, needs and suggestions to the building administrators
• Check to see that fields, gyms and facilities are prepared for events
• Assist in the hiring of coaches
• Other duties as assigned

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing Required:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Olympia School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Officer – James Whitehead, [phone], [e-mail]; Executive Director of Elementary Education – Autumn Lara, [phone], [e-mail]; Section 504 and ADA Coordinator (Students) – Ken Turcotte, [phone], [e-mail]; ADA Coordinator (Staff) – Starla Hoff, [phone], [e-mail]; Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator – Scott Niemann, [phone], [e-mail]. Address: Knox Administrative Center, 111 Bethel St NE, Olympia, WA 98506.

The Olympia School District will provide reasonable Accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview procedures.Persons with disabilities or are in need of translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at least three days prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed. Human Resources Officer: Voice: [phone] or TDD: [phone] or FAX: [phone].