Assistant Athletic Director

0121 Cicero Preparatory Academy; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies in Cicero, IL seeks an Assistant Athletic Director responsible for middle and high school athletics, reporting to the Athletic Director and Headmaster, serving as a key administrator on campus. Responsibilities include coach evaluations, game hosting, registrations, facility rentals, GHMSL liaison, and communications; travel for local trainings may be required.

Requires a Bachelor's degree (or progress) and strong communication skills; First Aid/CPR certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or working towards encouraged, High School diploma.
• Strong communication skills and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Communications internally and externally with campus community, faculty, and GHMSL.
• Formal seasonal evaluations of middle school coaches and assistant coaches.
• Host games on campus, coordinate with AIA/GHMSL officials, and manage game day staffing.
• Oversee registrations and clearance of ~300 seasonal student-athletes; answer registration questions.
• Manage facility rentals for on- and off-campus facilities.
• GHMSL communications and operations lead; coordinate Archway sports days.
• Travel may be required for local training and development opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Athletic Director Department: Athletics Location: Academy Reports To: Athletic Director EEO Classification: Administrative Support Workers FLSA Status: **HR will make this determination based on job duties** Compensation Type: Salary/hourly Compensation Amount: N/A

Position Summary: Assistant Athletic Directors (AD) will be responsible for all things related to Middle and High School Athletics. The Assistant AD will report to the Athletic Director and ultimately, the school Headmaster, and will be seen as another Athletics Administrator on campus, as well as overseeing all functions that an Athletic Director is responsible for particularly Middle School coach oversight and evaluation, scheduling, facility rentals oversight, student registrations, social media and communications, heading up Archway early release sports day, which will include appropriate staffing as well as communication with the Archway on pick up/drop off and registrations. The Assistant AD will be the main point of contact for the Great Hearts Middle School League (GHMSL), attending all meetings and voting on the behalf of their Academy, and making proposals to the league based on school needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communications Internally and Externally, including campus community, faculty, and social media
• Formal Seasonal Evaluations of Middle School coaches and assistant coaches
• Hosting games on campus which includes but not limited to: 1. Confirming with AIA/GHMSL officials, 2. Connecting and communicating with the incoming school, 3. Setting of volunteers and game day personnel
• Heading up registrations and clearance of the almost 300 seasonal student-athletes, while also being the main point of contact for questions from said registrations
• Managing facility rentals for both on and off-campus facilities
• GHMSL head of communication and operations
• Head of early release Archway sports days (where applicable)

Required/Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree or working towards encouraged, High School diploma

Required/Preferred Experience:

Needs to have been involved in inter-scholastic athletes and have some knowledge of the workings of school athletics.

Required/Preferred Skills:

Needs to have excellent communication skills, flexible hours

Certifications (if any required):

First Aide/CPR Certified

Physical Functions:

Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 25 pounds approximately.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our purpose is to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Great Hearts Academies leads the way in classical, liberal arts education. We are a growing network of charter schools and private Christian schools, expanding in existing and new regions across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. Whether you are seeking teaching, leadership, or campus support opportunities, we have established a mission-driven culture and emphasis on learning and growing, professionally and personally. At Great Hearts, we provide a calling to shape the future through an education that fosters human flourishing and academic excellence.

We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds—inside and outside education—who bring unique perspectives and ideas to enrich our community. Through meaningful conversations and collaboration, we foster a strong, supportive cohort of educators. At Great Hearts, your passion and expertise will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Learn how you can grow both in mind and heart as an employee of Great Hearts.