High School Athletics Director & Programs Leader

Chicago Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a School Athletic Director to lead a comprehensive high school athletics program. The role reports to the Principal and Executive Director, Sports Administration, and focuses on implementing policies, equity, and student-athlete success across schools.

The position covers administration, budgeting, scheduling, safety planning, event coordination, and community engagement to ensure rigorous and equitable athletic opportunities for all students.

Responsibilities

• Administers the extracurricular athletic programs, activities, and events
• Maintains files and records required by policy, regulation , law and best practice (Player record cards, Aspen-eligibility, physicals, transfer paperwork, transportation requests, coaching certifications)
• Responds to requests for information (From OSA, IHSA, FOIA, Title IX, Law Office, colleges for recruiting, press releases)
• Implements board policies and advises the administration on regulatory matters related to athletics
• Assesses department needs through consultation with students , staff and parents (equipment, budgeting, transportation, upgrades to venues, technology)
• Evaluates the extracurricular athletic programs and engages in long-term planning (adding or dropping programs or levels, Title IX requirements, additional coaches or trainers)
• Develops and updates handbooks, brochures and policy manuals in alignment with OSA and other District policies and procedures; Develops and places into operation appropriate rules and regulations governing the conduct of athletic activities
• Informs the school community about extracurricular athletic programs (through websites, emails, media, and social media)
• Stays current on research, issues, and regulations related to athletic programs (academic, racial, gender, and socio-economic issues in sports)
• Develops, implements, and maintains a grade check system for student athletes
• Maintains and ensures that all eligibility reports and list of participation are submitted on a weekly basis
• Develops and updates team schedules on all school platforms for public viewing
• Oversees transportation for all team travel
• Develops a school safety plan for every home venue
• Oversees the implementation of the insurance program covering school athletes
• Complete incident reports for minor to traumatic injuries
• Organizes , plans and coordinates departmental awards including recognition of alumn i, former coaches and staff
• Coordinates athletic public or special events. (Homecoming, Senior days, Award Ceremonies Fundraisers)
• Monitors and supports academic performance of student-athletes
• Oversees Individual Study Plan (ISP) process for academically at-risk student-athletes
• Develops academic support mechanisms for benefit of student-athletes including but not limited to study hall, advising, postsecondary guidance, etc.
• Directs and coordinates the fiscal operations within the department in consultation with the principal and in alignment OSA and other District policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Supports the principal in athletics-related fiscal planning and making recommendations to the principal on athletics budgets, purchases, and capital improvements and contract agreements related to athletics
• Assists in preparing, monitoring, and managing the athletics budget and implementing the school system budget; Coordinates department purchasing
• Recommends capital improvements and negotiated contract agreements
• Formulates specifications to be incorporated into contracts and bids
• Serves as a consultant in the selection of supplies and materials
• Supervises all ticket sales and fund-raising events of the athletic programs
• Administers the receipt and disbursement of student activity funds
• Assists OSA with hiring and payment of coaching staff
• Supervises and guides the planning and execution of all parent volunteer organizations
• Creates the schedules for all operations and activities within the departments
• Issues timely announcements of up-coming events and deadlines
• Schedules and pays officials, athletic trainers, ticket takers, announcers, clock operators and police for supervision of home contests
• Hire, schedule and supervise lifeguards for all aquatic sports; Coordinate time

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a School Athletic Director to lead a comprehensive high school athletics program. The role reports to the Principal and Executive Director, Sports Administration, and focuses on implementing policies, equity, and student-athlete success across schools.

The position covers administration, budgeting, scheduling, safety planning, event coordination, and community engagement to ensure rigorous and equitable athletic opportunities for all students.