Chicago Public Schools
School Athletic Director
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 330,000 students in more than 600 schools and employing nearly 36,000 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. In order to fulfill this mission we make three commitments to our students, their families and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments student centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Reporting to Executive Director CPS Sports Administration and under the direction of the school administrator, 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: Administering the extra-curricular athletic programs Maintaining files and records required by policy, regulation, law and good practice Responding to requests for information Implementing board policies and advising the administration on regulatory matters related to athletics Assessing department needs through consultation with students, staff and parents Evaluating the extra-curricular athletic programs and engaging in long-term planning Developing and updating handbooks, brochures and policy manuals Informing the school community about extracurricular athletic programs Staying current on research, issues, and regulations related to athletic programs Developing a grade check system for student athletes Maintaining and assuring that all eligibility reports and list of participation are submitted on a weekly basis Developing and updating team schedules on all school platforms for public viewing Overseeing transportation for all team travel Developing a school safety plan for every home venue 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 Departments Engages in fiscal planning-both 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 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 provide payment to 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 for emergency health care and first aid treatment Arranges field, gymnasium and aquatics center practice schedules, including arrangements for summer programs and non-school use of playing fields and facilities if applicable Managing contracts for every athletic contest Coordinates with CPS for stadium usage Coordinates with Chicago Park Districts to execute IGA's for athletic facilities Recommends, manages, supervises and evaluates staff Recruits, screens, interviews and recommends prospects Makes coaching recommendations Ensures all coaches and staff are CPS and State certification compliant Supervises and evaluates coaching and other athletic staff Develops and applies a coaching evaluation system Supports professional development for the coaching staff Monitors staff time and attendance at professional meetings Investigate complaints regarding employee conduct or performance Encourages the development and use of new strategies and philosophies Provides staff leadership to promote the athletic objectives of the district Assists coaches in the handling of day-to-day problems Resolves staff problems and provides support to coaches Coordinates the Development, Implementation, Review, and Revision of the Extra-Curricular Athletic Program Attends practices and games for purposes of evaluation and needs assessment Attends professional conferences to keep abreast of promising instructional practices Enforces the State and City board policy 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 Facilities Management: Manages and Develops Facilities Inspects buildings, grounds, machines and equipment Issues repair orders and provides specifications for maintenance of athletic facilities/fields Determines safety and obsolescence of equipment Enforces compliance with occupational health and safety codes and standards Oversees maintenance of swimming pools in a clean, safe and sanitary condition Recommends watering and spraying schedules for school athletic fields Orders and oversees repairs or replacement of defective parts Assists in the development of specifications for construction projects Assists in identifying and using community resources for the athletic program Procure space for teams outside of CPS facilities Supervises Departmental Activities and Operations Coordinates public or special events. (Homecoming, Senior days, Award Ceremonies Fundraisers) Supervises part-time student help including clinical hours Develops and places into operation appropriate rules and regulations governing the conduct of athletic activities Oversees the implementation of the insurance program covering school athletes Complete incident reports for minor to traumatic injuries Works to resolve conflicts; anticipates and resolves potential problems Organizes, plans and coordinates departmental awards including recognition of alumni, former coaches and staff Public Relations: Establishes a Positive Image for Departments within the School and the Community Interacts, and aides 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 announcement of athletic scholarships Conducts in season team meetings to review student code of conduct Maintains appropriate professional relationships with parents, student groups (e.g. Athletic Boosters), school volunteers and outside agencies Responds to requests for information Oversees Summer Athletic Programming Oversees the summer program to ensure State and City compliance Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the effective functioning of summer athletics In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Athletic Director will possess the following qualifications: Type of Education Required: Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university; Master's degree and/or general administrative endorsement preferred NIAAA Certified Athletic Administrator Type of
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 330,000 students in more than 600 schools and employing nearly 36,000 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. In order to fulfill this mission we make three commitments to our students, their families and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments student centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Reporting to Executive Director CPS Sports Administration and under the direction of the school administrator, 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: Administering the extra-curricular athletic programs Maintaining files and records required by policy, regulation, law and good practice Responding to requests for information Implementing board policies and advising the administration on regulatory matters related to athletics Assessing department needs through consultation with students, staff and parents Evaluating the extra-curricular athletic programs and engaging in long-term planning Developing and updating handbooks, brochures and policy manuals Informing the school community about extracurricular athletic programs Staying current on research, issues, and regulations related to athletic programs Developing a grade check system for student athletes Maintaining and assuring that all eligibility reports and list of participation are submitted on a weekly basis Developing and updating team schedules on all school platforms for public viewing Overseeing transportation for all team travel Developing a school safety plan for every home venue 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 Departments Engages in fiscal planning-both 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 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 provide payment to 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 for emergency health care and first aid treatment Arranges field, gymnasium and aquatics center practice schedules, including arrangements for summer programs and non-school use of playing fields and facilities if applicable Managing contracts for every athletic contest Coordinates with CPS for stadium usage Coordinates with Chicago Park Districts to execute IGA's for athletic facilities Recommends, manages, supervises and evaluates staff Recruits, screens, interviews and recommends prospects Makes coaching recommendations Ensures all coaches and staff are CPS and State certification compliant Supervises and evaluates coaching and other athletic staff Develops and applies a coaching evaluation system Supports professional development for the coaching staff Monitors staff time and attendance at professional meetings Investigate complaints regarding employee conduct or performance Encourages the development and use of new strategies and philosophies Provides staff leadership to promote the athletic objectives of the district Assists coaches in the handling of day-to-day problems Resolves staff problems and provides support to coaches Coordinates the Development, Implementation, Review, and Revision of the Extra-Curricular Athletic Program Attends practices and games for purposes of evaluation and needs assessment Attends professional conferences to keep abreast of promising instructional practices Enforces the State and City board policy 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 Facilities Management: Manages and Develops Facilities Inspects buildings, grounds, machines and equipment Issues repair orders and provides specifications for maintenance of athletic facilities/fields Determines safety and obsolescence of equipment Enforces compliance with occupational health and safety codes and standards Oversees maintenance of swimming pools in a clean, safe and sanitary condition Recommends watering and spraying schedules for school athletic fields Orders and oversees repairs or replacement of defective parts Assists in the development of specifications for construction projects Assists in identifying and using community resources for the athletic program Procure space for teams outside of CPS facilities Supervises Departmental Activities and Operations Coordinates public or special events. (Homecoming, Senior days, Award Ceremonies Fundraisers) Supervises part-time student help including clinical hours Develops and places into operation appropriate rules and regulations governing the conduct of athletic activities Oversees the implementation of the insurance program covering school athletes Complete incident reports for minor to traumatic injuries Works to resolve conflicts; anticipates and resolves potential problems Organizes, plans and coordinates departmental awards including recognition of alumni, former coaches and staff Public Relations: Establishes a Positive Image for Departments within the School and the Community Interacts, and aides 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 announcement of athletic scholarships Conducts in season team meetings to review student code of conduct Maintains appropriate professional relationships with parents, student groups (e.g. Athletic Boosters), school volunteers and outside agencies Responds to requests for information Oversees Summer Athletic Programming Oversees the summer program to ensure State and City compliance Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the effective functioning of summer athletics In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Athletic Director will possess the following qualifications: Type of Education Required: Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university; Master's degree and/or general administrative endorsement preferred NIAAA Certified Athletic Administrator Type of