City of Palo Alto
Athletic Director JLS - Middle School Athletics
City of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Athletic Director JLS - Middle School Athletics
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Athletic Director JLS - Middle School Athletics
Salary
$23.48 - $28.83 Hourly
Location
CA 94306, CA
Job Type
SEIU Hourly
Job Number
202501050
Department
Community Services Department
Opening Date
08/12/2025
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
The Position:
The Athletic Director will coordinate and monitor the day-to-day activities of the sports program at JLS middle school with the guidance of the Recreation Coordinator. The position will be on-site at JLS Middle School, directly interacting with participants, coaches, parents, school staff and city staff. This position will provide great customer service to students, parents, coaches, league participants, City of Palo Alto staff, and school administration. The Athletic Director will help the Recreation coordinator recruit for coaches and potentially help create new sports activities for the Middle School Athletics Program. Programs part of the Middle School Athletics program occur between September-May, lining up with the students school year.
Desired Qualifications
Strong writing and oral communication skills
Strong leadership skills
Experience working/volunteering with youth
Knowledge of sports activities
The City of Palo Alto offers the following benefits to those in a SEIU Hourly position .
Medical Stipend $3.64 per hour
Sick Leave Earn .03 hour of sick leave for each hour worked.
PARS Retirement Plan
To learn more about SEIU-Hourly benefits click here (https://www.paloalto.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/human-resources/labor-relations/seiu-h/seiu-hourly-moa-2023-2025.pdf)
This posting will remain open until filled. We will be continuously reviewing applications and scheduling interviews until we find the right candidate. So, if you're interested in joining our team, don't hesitate to apply!
Essential Duties
Verbal and written communication with parents, coaches, league members, school staff, and city staff
Plans and coordinates practice and game schedules with school specific coaches and sports league athletic directors
Recruit coaches for all sports programs offered
Facility and field set-up for sports programs
Keeping inventory of sport-specific items and jerseys
Ensure facility is maintained and safe procedures are followed
Monitors practices and games
Scorekeeper for home games
On-time and available Monday through Friday between the majority hours of 2-7 pm.
Office will be located at a Palo Alto Middle School
Reports to Recreation Coordinator overseeing Middle School Athletics programming
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Positions require at least 2 years of experience and specialized skills or advanced certifications in a related field including:
Summer Camps
Teen Outreach Leaders
Coaches
Substitute Teachers
Sports Camp Leaders (CPR and First Aid)
Sport Officials (CPR and First Aid)
Pool Manager
Gymnastics/Dance Instructors (Recreation Leader II requirements and Safety Certification and one of the following certifications: Professional Development Program II, Kinder Accreditation for Teachers or Movement Education and Learning Development.)
Supplemental Information
This is an SEIU Hourly (limited-benefits) position that is budgeted to not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year. The number of hours per week and schedule will be determined based on assignment.
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/paloaltoca/jobs/newprint/5041236)
Athletic Director JLS - Middle School Athletics
Salary
$23.48 - $28.83 Hourly
Location
CA 94306, CA
Job Type
SEIU Hourly
Job Number
202501050
Department
Community Services Department
Opening Date
08/12/2025
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
The Position:
The Athletic Director will coordinate and monitor the day-to-day activities of the sports program at JLS middle school with the guidance of the Recreation Coordinator. The position will be on-site at JLS Middle School, directly interacting with participants, coaches, parents, school staff and city staff. This position will provide great customer service to students, parents, coaches, league participants, City of Palo Alto staff, and school administration. The Athletic Director will help the Recreation coordinator recruit for coaches and potentially help create new sports activities for the Middle School Athletics Program. Programs part of the Middle School Athletics program occur between September-May, lining up with the students school year.
Desired Qualifications
Strong writing and oral communication skills
Strong leadership skills
Experience working/volunteering with youth
Knowledge of sports activities
The City of Palo Alto offers the following benefits to those in a SEIU Hourly position .
Medical Stipend $3.64 per hour
Sick Leave Earn .03 hour of sick leave for each hour worked.
PARS Retirement Plan
To learn more about SEIU-Hourly benefits click here (https://www.paloalto.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/human-resources/labor-relations/seiu-h/seiu-hourly-moa-2023-2025.pdf)
This posting will remain open until filled. We will be continuously reviewing applications and scheduling interviews until we find the right candidate. So, if you're interested in joining our team, don't hesitate to apply!
Essential Duties
Verbal and written communication with parents, coaches, league members, school staff, and city staff
Plans and coordinates practice and game schedules with school specific coaches and sports league athletic directors
Recruit coaches for all sports programs offered
Facility and field set-up for sports programs
Keeping inventory of sport-specific items and jerseys
Ensure facility is maintained and safe procedures are followed
Monitors practices and games
Scorekeeper for home games
On-time and available Monday through Friday between the majority hours of 2-7 pm.
Office will be located at a Palo Alto Middle School
Reports to Recreation Coordinator overseeing Middle School Athletics programming
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Positions require at least 2 years of experience and specialized skills or advanced certifications in a related field including:
Summer Camps
Teen Outreach Leaders
Coaches
Substitute Teachers
Sports Camp Leaders (CPR and First Aid)
Sport Officials (CPR and First Aid)
Pool Manager
Gymnastics/Dance Instructors (Recreation Leader II requirements and Safety Certification and one of the following certifications: Professional Development Program II, Kinder Accreditation for Teachers or Movement Education and Learning Development.)
Supplemental Information
This is an SEIU Hourly (limited-benefits) position that is budgeted to not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year. The number of hours per week and schedule will be determined based on assignment.
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.