School Athletic Director

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Athletic Director

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 330,000 students across 500 schools and employing nearly 36,000 staff members, most of whom are teachers. CPS has 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. To fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Five core principles are embedded within these commitments: high-quality, rigorous instruction; talented and empowered educators; safety and support; economic stability; and collective impact.

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

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

Administering the extra-curricular athletic programs

Supervises licensed and non-licensed staff in Athletics, including Assistant Athletic Directors , coaches , trainers , and support staff.

Maintains files and records required by policy, regulation , law, and good 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 Department, 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 ext r a-curricular athletic programs and engages i n long-term planning. (Adding or dropping programs or levels, Title IX requirements, additional coaches or trainers)

Develops and updates handbooks, brochures, and policy manuals.

Informs the school community about extracurricular athletic programs. (Through websites, emails, media, and social media)

Stay current on research, issues, and regulations related to athletic programs. (Academic, Racial, Gender, and socio-economic issues in sport.)

Develop a grade-check system for student-athletes.

Maintains and assures that all eligibility reports and lists of participation are submitted weekly.

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.

Monitors and Supports the Academic Performance of Student-Athletes

Oversees Individual Study Plan (ISP) process for academically at-risk student-athletes

Develops academic support mechanisms for the benefit of student-athletes, including but not limited to: study hall, advising, postsecondary guidance, etc.

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Directs and Coordinates the Fiscal Operations within the Departments

Engages in fiscal planning, short and long-range.

Assists in preparing and implementing the school system budget and 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 fundraising 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

Issue timely announcements of upcoming events and deadlines.

Schedules and pays officials, athletic trainers, ticket takers, announcers, clock operators, and police for supervision of home contests.

Hire, schedule, and pay lifeguards for all aquatic sports.

Arranges transportation for athletic contest participants.

Verifies each athlete's eligibility for participation in each contest..

Arranges all details of visiting teams' needs, as appropriate.

Provides emergency healthcare and first aid treat