High School Athletic Director

Uncommon Schools • Camden, NJ

2d • $59,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Uncommon High School Athletic Directors cultivate a passion for an active lifestyle in every student by managing the high school’s athletic programming. Our Athletic Directors manage a wide array of responsibilities including, budgeting, training teachers, fundraising among many others. We have built a community that encourages respect and hard work and celebrates students’ academic and nonacademic achievements. Our goal is for students to develop into strong teammates who are interested in and knowledgeable about healthy lifestyle habits.

Requirements

• A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization
• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development
• An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students
• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
• A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
• An expertise in athletic direction, high school education, physical education, and sports science and management.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Meet NJ state certification eligibility requirements (a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or 2.75 if you graduated prior to 9/1/16).
• All instructional staff are required to become certified in the state of New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the school’s athletic program.
• Supervise the coordination of all school athletic events ensuring all activities and events are in line with the School District, NJSIAA Rules and Regulations and local leagues and conferences in which the team is participating.
• Work with school administration to prepare a budget and allocate spending to both existing and new sports programs.
• Work with school administration in the recruitment of new staff and facilities.
• Work with coaches to determine scheduling of games and practices.
• Evaluate coach performance, ensuring best practice which is in line with school culture.
• Participate in revenue development planning and fundraising.
• Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• Partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs.
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement.
• Partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and ~10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
• Financial Planning
• Retirement benefits available based on role eligibility
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

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