SY 26-27 Anticipated School Athletic Director

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools in Chicago is seeking a licensed School Athletic Director to lead and oversee a comprehensive high school athletics program. The role reports to the Principal and Executive Director of Sports Administration and requires hands-on management of practices, games, and events.

Must hold valid PEL and Administrative Endorsement or PK-12 Principal Endorsement; incumbents will ensure safety, discipline, facilities oversight, and policy compliance on-site.

Qualifications

• Valid PEL and Administrative Endorsement / PK–12 Principal Endorsement.
• On-site coverage of athletic practices, games, and events.
• Oversee district safety protocols and promptly resolve student discipline incidents on-site.
• Manage building access, facilities oversight, and secure lockup in the absence of school leadership.
• Develops and updates handbooks, brochures, and policy manuals in alignment with district policies and procedures; Ensure compliance for extracurricular athletics.

Responsibilities

• Utilize valid PEL and Administrative Endorsement to support Principal.
• Provide on-site coverage for athletic practices, games, and events.
• Oversee district safety protocols and promptly resolve student discipline incidents on-site.
• Serve as the primary on-site administrator in the absence of school leadership to manage building access, facilities oversight, and secure lockup.

Job description

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CPS Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.

Reporting to the Principal and under the direction of the Executive Director, Sports Administration, the School Athletic Director plays a critical role in overseeing the development and implementation of a comprehensive high school athletics program.

The School Athletic Director will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Utilizes valid PEL and Administrative Endorsement / PK–12 Principal Endorsement to support Principal
• Provides on-site coverage athletic practices, games, and events
• Oversee district safety and security protocols and promptly resolve student discipline incidents on-site
• Serves as the primary on-site administrator in the absence of school leadership to manage building access, facilities oversight, and secure lockup

Licensed School Athletic Director Only:

• 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