School Director of Athletics

Aspire Public Schools•Huntington Park, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Director supervises, manages, and evaluates the school-site athletic program, including managing funds allocated to high school athletics in accordance with Aspire Public Schools guidelines. The position builds the athletic program within the community and serves as a liaison with community athletic programs. It also assists with selecting, placing, and evaluating coaches and works with maintenance staff to keep indoor and outdoor athletic facilities in excellent condition. The role oversees athlete eligibility, athletic schedules and event supervision, budgets and fundraising, equipment and inventory, facility safety, communications, community outreach, and coordination of facility use. The position is part-time at Aspire Ollin Academy.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least 3 years of experience working with students and the community at athletic events.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work positively with students, parents, and community members.
Knowledge of district regulations and guidelines for events.
Ability to lift, move, and set up event equipment.
Ability to work with coaches, officials, and administrators to maintain a safe environment for participants and spectators.
Ability to provide leadership that ensures student and spectator safety in emergencies.
Must clear Department of Justice background screening.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must provide health (TB) clearance, updated most recently every four years.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including moving, lifting, or carrying up to 30 pounds to shoulder height.
Ability to work outside typical workdays and office hours when needed to meet operational deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Coaching experience.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, how to set up and use a sound system and scoreboards.

Responsibilities

Ensure athletes are eligible to participate in programs.
Schedule and coordinate supervision for home and away athletic contests and programs.
Oversee coaches’ eligibility status and ensure compliance with applicable association rules and regulations.
Work with coaching staff to establish program-improvement goals and assess progress in alignment with Aspire Public Schools’ philosophy, goals, and guidelines.
Develop and manage athletic budgets tied to coaching objectives and department priorities, and supervise fundraising.
Manage supplies and equipment inventory, including requisition, storage, and issuance.
Ensure budget allocations align with coaching objectives and established department priorities.
Ensure safety standards are met in athletic facilities.
Communicate with the public about the athletic program and build positive community relationships.
Involve students and parents, as appropriate, in athletic development and evaluation.
Use news media effectively to support coverage of athletic programs.
Encourage community participation and attendance at athletic events.
Prepare and deliver athletic-program updates and other pertinent communications to the school board.
Coordinate facility use with schools and respond to community facility-use requests.
Assist with recruiting, interviewing, screening, and recommending qualified candidates for extracurricular athletics coaching openings.
Support Aspire Public Schools’ mission, vision, values—including antiracism—policies, procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and ethical code.
Perform other related duties as assigned.