JOB DESCRIPTION -
Chicago Public Schools 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:
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Coordinates the Development, Implementation, Review, and Revision of the Extra-Curricular Athletic Program
Attends practices and games for evaluation and needs assessment purposes.
Attends professional conferences to stay up-to-date on promising instructional practices.
Enforces state and City board policies on equal educational opportunity.
Develops an effective, comprehensive, and equal opportunities athletic
program for all male and female students.
Advises on modification of programs to meet individual students' academic and health needs.
Investigate complaints and grievances.
Participates in the work of state and national associations.
Interacts and aids in the development of feeder programs.
Plans and supervises an annual recognition program for school athletes.
Keeps records of the results of school athletic contests, maintains a record file of all award winners, and announces athletic scholarships.
Conducts in-season team meetings to review the student code of conduct.
Maintains appropriate professional relationships with parents, parent groups (e.g., Athletic Boosters), school volunteers, and outside agencies.
Responds to requests for information.
Education and Credentials Required:
Experience Required:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
Ability to coordinate and manage all aspects of the athletic program, including financials.
Ability to motivate student athletes and coaches.
Ability to make rational decisions under stressful conditions.
Proficiency using technology and applications, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Suite, and web content editing software .
Other Requirements:
This role requires a non-traditional schedule which includes evening and weekend hours based on the individual school’s needs. Hours may change seasonally.
Transportation requirements (do they need a valid driver’s license? Access to a car or just reliable transportation?
Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.
Employees are required to be fully vaccinated within 30 days of their hire date. Full vaccination is defined as at least two weeks after your second shot of a two-shot vaccination course, or at least two weeks after a one-shot vaccination course. Unvaccinated staff must submit to weekly testing.
