UPSM MS Athletic Coordinator

University Prep Schools • Detroit, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

If you are dedicated to a pursuit of excellence both in yourself and our students; if you are self-motivated; if you are an innovator and if you want to play a key role in changing young lives --we are looking for U. Our mission: to give students the courage to pursue a future full of possibilities. Our students come to our network of schools looking for a rewarding and fulfilling education. Made up of three public charter school districts, University Preparatory Academy, University Prep Art & Design and University Prep Science and Math, we educate over 5,000 students in the burgeoning city of Detroit. Help us to prepare our students for success in life and be a part of the U.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or higher
• K-12 MI education experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Collect pay-to-play fees from parents/guardians, write receipts
• Turn in fees to Accounting
• Track fees collected and spent in a spreadsheet
• Hire coaches- make sure all volunteer paperwork is complete
• Coordinate practice schedules
• Attend practices at least once per week
• Communicate team roster to set up dinners with Edibles Rex
• Attend all games (when schedule allows)
• Conduct parent meeting before the season
• Order uniforms, warm-ups, equipment
• Hand out and collect all athletes registration paperwork, physicals
• Organize, file, and track all paperwork collected
• Communicate with the league directors
• Attend league meetings at the discretion of Athletic Director
• Type out schedule with snack assignments and hand out to student-athletes
• Frequent grade checks for all student-athletes
• Behavior tracking of all student-athletes— coordinate with teachers and other staff
• Parent communication regarding grades and behavior issues
• Uniform inventory- start and end
• Equipment inventory- start and end
• Player transportation as needed
• Communicate game results to staff and student body at community circle
• Coordinate end of the season banquet for all student-athletes and guests
• Design and order t-shirt or other team apparel for athletes and parents
• Assist with Network Athletics projects across all districts
• Assist with developing the exposure and reach of UPrep Athletics as needed
• Issue uniforms
• Inventory uniforms
• Organize sports in each season
• Manage students
• Hire coaches
• Grade checks for student-athletes
• Coordinate with league organizers
• Other duties as assigned
• Organize games
• Organize all sports and associated activities
• Organize end of year banquet
• Attend planning meetings
• Lead parent meetings
• Effective Communication with other athletic coordinators, coaches, students and parents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED