Director, Sports Administration

Chicago Public Schools • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Director of Sports Administration will play a vital role in creating an environment that supports the educational and athletic development of students and positively contributes to their educational journey and overall success. This position will contribute to the development of dynamic and high-functioning sports programs, strategically aligning initiatives with district priorities, and ensuring compliance across all CPS sports programs at either the elementary or high school grade level. This position will provide strategic guidance and develop student engagement strategies to enhance participation in sports programming at the designated school level, fostering a culture of inclusivity and enthusiasm for athletic involvement. The Director of Sports Administration will establish collaborative partnerships with stakeholders to create post-secondary education opportunities for student-athletes, facilitating pathways for academic and athletic success beyond high school. This position will report to the Executive Director of Sports Administration and will lead a team of direct reporting professionals. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
• Master's degree, preferred
• Minimum of seven (7) years of full-time, professional experience in sports administration
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory/manager position leading a team of direct reports
• Experience with interscholastic and elementary sports, including management of multiple sports programs
• Experience with sports program creation and implementation

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction, leadership, and oversight of district sports programming at the designated school level
• Lead the formulation of a long-term strategic vision for sports programming at the designated school level; collaborate with Sports Administration leadership and colleagues to ensure alignment across all programs
• Develop and drive the implementation of new student engagement opportunities to increase participation in sports programming at the designated school level
• Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports, including professional coaching, performance management, succession planning initiatives, and talent development programs within the sports department to provide support and prepare staff for career growth
• Collaborate with existing external partners and seek out new partnerships to support post-secondary opportunities and education for parents and student-athletes using providers such as Honest Game
• Develop and cultivate partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and sports associations to enhance external alignment and support
• Develop opportunities to showcase Chicago Public League (CPL) student-athletes abilities to college coaches to facilitate potential participation in post-secondary sports programs
• Serve as the primary contact for Athletic Training Support Services (provided through external vendor ATI Physical Therapy) for student-athlete coverage
• Partner with CPS Leadership at the Central Office and Network level to address unique and/or specific school-level needs
• Ensure collaboration across OCCS teams and other CPS departments to support implementation, program monitoring, best practices sharing, and cross-functional and collective impact
• Oversee and manage summer sports programs and special events at the designated school level
• Collaborate and regularly communicate with Safety and Security to coordinate on-site support at CPS-hosted sporting events at the designated school level
• Support student connectedness, belonging, engagement, and mentoring programs throughout the District
• Other duties and workstreams as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree