About the position
The Athletic Director is actively engaged in the San Jose school community, and embraces the mission and values of KIPP Navigate College Prep. The AD is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and managing supervision for all athletics events involving KIPP Navigate College Prep. The Athletic Director operates in compliance with the state regulating agency, operational direction of KIPP Northern California Public Schools leadership, section and state athletics governing body bylaws, and state and local regulatory agencies. The AD supports the principal in implementing the school’s Cultural Vision and fosters a culture of high expectations. They also build strong partnerships with families and the community, and create a safe environment that welcomes, reflects, and supports the diversity of the student population and communities served. All Athletic Directors serve in an instructional capacity unique to their school setting, and all KIPP educators hold the following values as part of their practice: Teach with Purpose, Support and Collaboration, and Commitment to Anti-Racism.
Responsibilities
- Organizes and administers the program of interscholastic athletics.
- Maintain a positive, warm, inclusive, rigorous, and engaging classroom environment that incorporates Restorative Practices and Social Emotional Learning.
- Implement culturally responsive classroom management strategies to create a safe environment for all students to learn & achieve.
- Communicate regularly with staff, students, families, and other key stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships.
- Attend and engage in weekly Professional Development and other Communities of Practice to continue learning and growing as an educator.
- Update student records regularly, including attendance, grades, behavior data, etc.
- Supervises 4-6 Head Coaches and 4-6 Assistant Coaches.
- Train, hire, and professionally develop coaches.
- Facilitates the recruitment and selection of coaches, as well as supervision and support.
- Establishes and executes a program of Professional Development for the coaching staff.
- Manages external coaches HR items and pay.
- Assist coaches in developing academic interventions in alignment with KIPP policies.
- In collaboration with head coaches, schedules all interscholastic athletics events.
- Manage all administrative aspects of athletic programming.
- Establishes supervision policies and practices for athletic facilities.
- Coordinates with outside groups and the city for off-site facilities rentals as needed.
- Develops and updates the Department Handbook for staff, parents, and student-athletes.
- Prepares and administers the Athletics Department budget and fundraising efforts.
- Ensures title IX compliance and gender equity.
- Represents the school at sectional and league meetings.
- Develops and creates systems for schedules for games, practices, meetings, traveling.
- Plan and execute seasonal events to celebrate students and the community.
- Update and communicate athletics news through calendars, social media and website platforms.
Requirements
- At least 2 to 3 years of High School Head Coaching experience required.
- Valid CA license (Class C) and current insurance coverage.
- Safe driving record (will be asked to provide a DMV report).
- Bachelor’s Degree (major in kinesiology or dance preferred).
- Experience in administration.
- Experience in a comparable high school setting.
- Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Meet one of the following eligibility requirements: Hold a valid PE teaching credential, or Eligibility for a Provisional Internship Permit, or Eligibility for a Short Term Staff Permit.
- Understanding of interscholastic athletics.
- Superior communication, organizational skills, and ability to work with diverse groups.
- Administrative experience and proficiency using Google Suite.
- Ability to coach coaches, and support their growth and development.
- Commitment to KIPP mission and vision.
- Commitment to being an anti-racist educator.
- Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels.
- Possess strong content area knowledge.
- Strong skills building relationships with students, families, and communities.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in administration.
- Knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).
- Ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $92,000-$102,000.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.
