Assistant Athletic Director

Lake Forest School Districts 67 & 115 • Lake Forest, IL

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Lake Forest Community High School is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director as of July 1, 2024. The Assistant Athletic Director is a member of the leadership team who assists the Athletic Director with supervising and evaluating Lake Forest High School interscholastic and intramural athletic programs and personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree, required
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), a General Administrative Endorsement, or Teacher Leader Endorsement, preferred
• Experience as a head coach or assistant coach at the high school or collegiate level
• Experience as an athletic administrator or supervisor, preferred
• Experience with supervision, scheduling, and management
• Demonstrated excellence in creating, supporting, or managing meaningful experiences for students
• Strong communication, interpersonal, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Ability to speak publicly to groups and media
• Ability to make rational decisions under stressful conditions
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
• Ability to adapt to change and is flexible
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite/Google Apps for Educators
• Ability to learn and manage AV/Tech equipment used at Athletic facilities
• Ability to interact and collaborate with the community
• Ability to motivate student-athletes and coaches
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent technology skills - knowledgeable about athletic scheduling, using scheduling software and the development and maintenance of websites

Nice To Haves

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), a General Administrative Endorsement, or Teacher Leader Endorsement
• Experience as an athletic administrator or supervisor

Responsibilities

• Assists with recruiting, interviewing, and recommending candidates for coaching positions
• Supervises and evaluates the LFHS coaching staff and athletic programs
• Hires workers for athletic contests and performances
• Assists with oversight of summer coaching camps (set dates & fees, coordinate facilities, prepare information for publications)
• Participates on the Leadership Team
• Attends weekly Facilities Meetings
• Coordinates and facilitates the intramural program
• Administers the LFHS Athletic Code of Conduct
• Assists with the supervision of home and away athletic contests
• Organizes and facilitates coaches’ meetings
• Assists with athletic awards for honors night
• Assists with the coordination of banquets and awards for end of season team recognitions
• Organizes, prepares and arranges for LFHS, North Suburban Conference, Lake County, and IHSA tournaments
• Assists with the preparation of the athletic budget
• Coordinates athletic contests
• Contracts officials for all athletic events
• Oversees the scheduling of athletic transportation for travel
• Monitors the payment and collection of tournament entry fees
• Coordinates the scheduling of athletic facilities at East & West Campus
• Coordinates the scheduling of pictures for fall and winter programs
• Tracks and inventories athletic equipment
• Supervises the preparation and maintenance of facilities for athletic use
• Issues repair orders
• Attends weekly Operations meetings
• Enforces compliance with health and safety codes and standards
• Assists in identifying and using community resources for the athletic programs
• Assists in the decision-making of facilities using pending weather, current field condition, etc.
• Represents LFHS at North Suburban Conference, Lake County, Illinois Athletic Director and IHSA meetings
• Establishes and communicates expectations for athletes, parents, and coaches
• Manages the student eligibility process (weekly checks, transfer students)
• Schedules and reschedules athletic contests
• Oversees Community Education Programs related to athletics (coaches, budgets, facilities & fees)
• Serves as the Lake Forest High School liaison with the Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Recreation departments
• Assists with coordinating the rental of athletic facilities
• Assists the Athletic Director with planning professional development and growth experiences for coaches and Athletic Department staff that aligns with the core values, beliefs, and expectations of LFHS
• Ensures active and engaged participation at the NSC Leadership Conference annually
• Prepares and implements remediation plans as required by state law and the Lake Forest High School evaluation plan for any staff members who are rated unsatisfactory; work with the Human Resource Department in any dismissal case involving department members
• Participates in the formulation of school district policy and procedures
• Develops and monitors a departmental budget with the Superintendent’s designee through established district procedures
• Operates within school policies and implements regulations developed by the district
• Oversees and coordinates all IHSA transfer athlete paperwork and other related rulings in compliance with the IHSA bylaws and constitution

Benefits

• 100% district paid Single HMO Health (other options also available)
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) - the district pays the full district premium, employees pay the 4.5% employee contribution
• Tuition and travel expenses reimbursement
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level