Athletic Director: Lead School Sports & Programs

Niles Township High Schools District 219; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Niles Township High Schools District 219 seeks a licensed administrator to lead its athletics program, overseeing coaches, trainers, and staff, and ensuring safe, inclusive participation in all high school sports.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, fiscal oversight, scheduling, compliance with policy and law, and collaboration with students, families, and the community to promote healthy, equitable athletic opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires Illinois PEL with admin endorsement.
• Administrative experience in athletics is required.
• Coaching experience at varsity level in high school or university.

Responsibilities

• Administers the extra-curricular athletic programs.
• Directs and coordinates fiscal operations within the departments.
• Creates schedules for all operations and activities.
• Recommends, manages, supervises, and evaluates personnel.
• Coordinates development, implementation, review, and revision of the extra-curricular athletic program.
• Manages and develops facilities.
• Supervises departmental activities and operations and evaluates licensed and non-licensed staff.
• Establishes a positive image for departments within the school and the community.
• Oversees summer school athletic programming.

Skills

Motivate student athletes

Leadership

Communication skills

Policy interpretation

Data analysis & presentations

Staff supervision

Education

PEL with admin endorsement

Job description

Niles Township High Schools District 219 seeks a licensed administrator to lead its athletics program, overseeing coaches, trainers, and staff, and ensuring safe, inclusive participation in all high school sports.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, fiscal oversight, scheduling, compliance with policy and law, and collaboration with students, families, and the community to promote healthy, equitable athletic opportunities.