Student Activities and Athletic Coordinator (SY 26-27)

Columbus City Schools - Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus City Schools is seeking a Student Activities and Athletic Coordinator to organize and oversee interscholastic athletic programs in Columbus, OH. The role requires coordinating schedules, meetings with coaches and parents, and managing athletic eligibility and resources.

The position is full time and on-site, with a focus on safety, policy adherence, and accurate record-keeping. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience; a master’s in sports administration may

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in supervising extracurricular athletic programs at high school/college level.
• Substitution: Master’s degree can substitute for one year of experience.
• Must attach official transcript or degree for educational credit before submitting the application.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and coordinates high school girls’ and boys’ athletic programs across multiple sports.
• Coordinates pre-season meetings with coaches and parents regarding rules.
• Determines athlete eligibility and handles billing and facility scheduling.
• Oversees uniforms, equipment, and scheduling of officials for contests.

Skills

Driver's license

Report writing

Scheduling athletic programs

Budgeting

Interscholastic athletics knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in sports administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Student Activities and Athletic Coordinator

Salary: $29.01 Hourly

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Schedule: TBD

Department: Student Services

Definition

Under direction, is responsible for coordinating school interscholastic athletic programs; performs related duties as required.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience.

This is NOT a remote position.

IMPORTANT - Official Transcripts or Degree is required to receive educational credit. Please attach before submitting application. Applications cannot be updated after submission. Applications requesting credit for college education must provide AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT OR DEGREE.

Applications requiring educational credit submitted without an official transcript or degree will be rejected.

• THE HIRING DEPARTMENT WILL VERIFY EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE***

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties that may be performed.)

• Schedules and coordinates high school girls’ and boys’ athletic programs such as football, soccer, basketball, wrestling, track, cross country, golf, tennis, volleyball, softball, baseball, swimming, and cheerleading; supports middle school athletic programs as necessary;
• Coordinates pre-season meetings with coaches and parents regarding league rules, national federation rules, and the Ohio High School Athletic Association rules;
• Determines eligibility and answers questions regarding eligibility requirements for student athletes;
• Coordinates the scheduling and use of school athletic facilities; coordinates the use of City recreational facilities with the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, when necessary;
• Assists Student Activities central office in the administration of City league championships and tournaments;
• Assists in revising middle and high school athletic manuals;
• Responsible for budgeting a high school athletic account and preparing financial statements;
• Oversees athletic uniform and equipment needs; orders items for athletic programs as needed;
• Coordinates scheduling officials for athletic contests; submits forms requesting replacement officials as needed;
• Interprets Ohio High School Athletic Association and Columbus City Schools policies regarding student activities;
• Monitors and reviews officials, coaches, and game managers;
• Recommends and incorporates improvements in high school athletic programs

Department Requirement

Create and facilitate new hire training

Must maintain a valid driver's license

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience supervising extracurricular athletic programs at a high school or college level, supervising a public recreation center with diverse athletic programs, or working as a certified athletic trainer in a high school or college setting. Substitution(s): A master’s degree in sports administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. Additional years of experience as stated above may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Must attach official college transcript or degree for educational credit before submitting the application. 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours = 1 academic year

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Considerable knowledge of athletic/sports administration; general knowledge of Ohio High School Athletic Association rules and bylaws; general knowledge of Columbus City Schools athletic policies and interscholastic athletic programs; some knowledge of basic financial record keeping; ability to conduct fact-finding investigations; ability to write clear, complete, accurate, and logical reports; ability to comprehend, explain, and apply District rules, regulations, and bylaws; ability to operate a computer and related software; ability to work cooperatively with others; ability to maintain records; ability to plan and develop athletic schedules; ability to establish and meet deadline

Test/Job Contact Information

This job posting is for a noncompetitive position and will CREATE A NEW LIST. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience. Unless otherwise indicated, any year of required experience is based on 12 months of full time employment. Anything below 35 hours/week (or seasonal work) will be prorated. Please be sure that the job experience and education information in your profile is up to date and accurate before submitting your application. Questions regarding this process can be directed to Human Resources at [e-mail] .

Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies. CCS fully supports the hiring and employment of individuals with physical or mental disabilities who meet the job qualifications, so long as the individuals are able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.