High School Athletics and Activities Director

Champaign Unit 4 School District; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Board-paid health insurance

Board-paid dental insurance

Board-paid term life insurance

TRS contributions

Job summary

Champaign Unit 4 Schools is seeking a High School Athletics and Activities Director to lead athletic programs and activities, with an ASAP start and year-round responsibilities at Central High School in Champaign, IL. The role involves administrative leadership in student athletic programs and engagement across school activities.

The district highlights a competitive base salary for SY26 and comprehensive Board-paid benefits, including TRS contributions and employee-only health, dental, and term

Qualifications

• Completion of State-approved prequalification modules to serve as a Teacher Evaluator before start date.
• Prior teaching and/or administrative experience at the level to be assigned.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

Skills

Prequal modules

Teaching experience

Administrative experience

Alternative qualifications

Job description

High School Athletics and Activities Director JobID: 1362

• Position Type: Administration/ Athletic Director
• Date Posted: 8/6/2026
• Location: Central High School
• Date Available: ASAP

Our Mission

• Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Completion of State-approved prequalification modules to serve as a Teacher Evaluator before start date
• Prior teaching and/or administrative experience at the level to be assigned
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

Compensation

• The entry-level base salary for this position for SY26 is $99,845.88 plus highly competitive benefits, including 100% Board-paid TRS contributions and 100% Board-paid employee-only health, dental, and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. Additional compensation above the base is offered to candidates based on their number of years of successful teaching and administrative experience. A copy of the Administrative Salaries & Fringe Benefits document is attached. Questions about salaries or fringe benefits should be directed to the Human Resources Office.

Application Deadline

• This is a year-round position.

More About Our Community

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.