Athletic Director

Bethel Baptist Church and Schaumburg Christian School•Schaumburg, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Schaumburg Christian School (SCS) is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader that can help maintain and grow our athletic programs. This position will help cultivate a school community that empowers students to become, through Christ, lifelong servants and leaders. This role will oversee, develop, and schedule SCS’s athletic events and programs. Athletic Mission: To raise the banner of Christ by using the platform of sports to communicate to others, strive to get better, and elevate the Conqueror Program through purpose and positivity!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Must be a confessing and practicing Christian in a church of like-faith
Must be exemplary Christian role model
Must uphold SCS’s spiritual and academic mission and philosophy of education
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be a visionary leader with a strong work ethic
Connect SCS athletic programs to the community at large
Ability to schedule events
Ability to assist or create good marketing campaigns
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to schedule changes
Excellent judgment and discernment
Good record keeping skills
Ability to work with and lead others

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Experience playing and coaching multiple sports preferred
CDL preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Works with school administration to implement the athletic policies and programs of the school
Supervise and enforce the various policies of the Student and Athletic Handbooks
Creates and maintains a high-impact, competitive athletic environment
Coordinates and schedules all sporting events and contests
Update and maintain athletic website and social media
Schedule all officials for home events
Communicates to parents, students, faculty, etc.
Create and maintain athletic budget
Assists with school scheduling busses
Organizes all team photo opportunities
Creates opportunities for our teams to have unique playing experiences
Cultivates and maintains relationships with local park districts
Cultivates and maintain relationships with athletic conference ADs
Supervises home athletic events
Collaborate with Director of Facilities to ensure on-site facilities are ready for home events
Visit games and practices on a regular basis to assist in maintaining athlete accountability/discipline.
Regularly communicates athletic policies, contracts, expectations, etc. with all coaches
Oversees athletic eligibility
Attends staff meetings and all required conference meetings
Acquires continuous new knowledge of the profession by attending clinics and continuing education in fields that are practical
Works to secure sponsorship for athletics to increase the professional nature of all programs
Develop and implement ceremonies: awards, pep rallies, special recognition
Encourage eighth grade retention including contact with eighth grade
Organize and lead elementary leagues and summer camps
Interview any incoming students at the discretion of the administration
Assist with Parent Action Committee meetings
Assist in planning and preparation for player growth and development through school leagues
Ability to generate athletic press releases
Ability to recruit and interview prospective coaches
Any additional at the discretion of the administrator