High School Athletic Director — Programs & Compliance Lead

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools in Chicago, IL is seeking a Licensed School Athletic Director to lead the district's high school athletic program. You will oversee on-site practices, games, and events; manage safety protocols; and coordinate budgeting, staffing, transportation, and eligibility processes for student-athletes.

The role requires a valid PEL with PK–12 principal endorsement, and a minimum of five years in interscholastic sports administration, including supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid PEL and Administrative Endorsement / PK–12 Principal Endorsement required.
• NIAAA Registered Athletic Administrator (RAA) preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in interscholastic sports/athletic program administration.
• Supervisory experience and ability to manage budgets and athletics operations.
• Non-traditional hours with evening/weekend coverage and reliable transportation.
• IHSA trainings compliance and knowledge of equal opportunity expectations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and implementation of a comprehensive high school athletics program.
• Administer extracurricular athletic programs, activities, and events.
• Manage district safety, student discipline, and building access on-site.
• Coordinate budgets, purchasing, contracts, and transportation for athletics.
• Ensure eligibility, scheduling, and reporting for student-athletes.

Skills

Leadership

Athletic admin

Budgeting

Communication

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PEL & Admin Endorsement

NIAAA RA A preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Web content editing

Job description

Chicago Public Schools in Chicago, IL is seeking a Licensed School Athletic Director to lead the district's high school athletic program. You will oversee on-site practices, games, and events; manage safety protocols; and coordinate budgeting, staffing, transportation, and eligibility processes for student-athletes.

The role requires a valid PEL with PK–12 principal endorsement, and a minimum of five years in interscholastic sports administration, including supervisory experience.