Athletics Programs & Events Leader

University of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools seeks an Assistant Athletic Director to manage the school’s athletic program, which includes 50+ teams across 17 sports and 94+ coaching positions. The role requires organization, budgeting, event planning, and CMS/social media management to enhance Lab’s athletic presence.

Collaborate with the Athletic Director and Director of Athletics, recruit and mentor coaches, ensure compliance with NCAA and IHSA rules, and lead strategic growth of the program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Five to seven years of experience in school athletics or a related setting.
• Master's degree preferred in Sports Administration or Educational Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and supervise all athletic events including games and practices.
• Coordinate resources, equipment, facilities, and staff for events.
• Oversee game-day operations, officials, security, and transportation.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and evaluation of coaches.
• Develop and implement budgets, policies, and safety procedures.
• Promote Lab athletics through social media and the school website.

Skills

Coaching sports

Social media management

Budgeting

Event planning

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in Sports Administration or Educational Leadership

Tools

Graphic software

Publishing software

Web design tools

Database design

Job description

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools seeks an Assistant Athletic Director to manage the school’s athletic program, which includes 50+ teams across 17 sports and 94+ coaching positions. The role requires organization, budgeting, event planning, and CMS/social media management to enhance Lab’s athletic presence.

Collaborate with the Athletic Director and Director of Athletics, recruit and mentor coaches, ensure compliance with NCAA and IHSA rules, and lead strategic growth of the program