Director of Athletics, Interim

Aspire Public Schools•Stockton, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy. The Athletic Director is responsible for supervising, managing and evaluating the entire athletic program at the school site, with a close eye on managing the funds allocated to the high school athletic programs in accordance with APS guidelines. The Athletic Director is also responsible for building the athletic program up within the community and being the liaison with a variety of community athletic programs, assisting in the selection, placement and evaluation of coaches within the athletic program and working the maintenance staff to keep the indoor and outdoor athletic facilities in impeccable condition.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a positive way with students, parents, and community members
Knowledge of district regulations and guidelines for each event
Ability to lift, move, and set-up event equipment
Knowledge or ability to learn how to set-up and use sound system and scoreboards
Ability to work with coaches, officials and administrators to assure a safe environment for participants and spectators
Ability to provide leadership that assures student and spectator safety in emergency situations
High school diploma required
3+ years experience working with students and community at athletic events required
Clear the Department of Justice background screening
Authorized to work in the United States
Provide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
Coaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure eligibility of athletes for program participation
Schedule and coordinate supervision of all home and away athletic contests or programs
Oversee SCIAA, TSSAA OR TMSSSA eligibility status of coaches and follow their rules and regulations
Work with coaching staff to develop goals for program improvement and assess progress consistent with APS philosophy, goals and guidelines
Develop and manage the athletic budgets tied to coaching objectives, consistent with established department priorities, and supervise fundraising
Manage inventory of supplies and equipment including requisition, storage and issuance
Ensure that budget allocations for the program are tied to coaching objectives and are consistent with established department priorities
Ensure safety standards are met in all facilities
Communicate with the public about the athletic program and establish positive community rapport
Involve students and parents (as appropriate) in athletic development and evaluation
Use the news media effectively to ensure good coverage of athletic programs
Encourage community participation through attendance at athletic events
Prepare and deliver communications including updates and other pertinent information concerning the athletic program to the school board
Coordinate facilities use with all schools as well as community requests
Assist in the recruiting, interviewing, screening and recommending of qualified persons to fill openings on the school extracurricular athletics coaching staff
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
Perform other related duties as required and assigned