Job Description:

Activities Director

Position Purpose
To manage and coordinate the school district's activities and athletics sports programs to promote positive extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, and to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to participate and share in the benefits of the district's activities and athletic programs.

Essential Functions

• Supervises the Junior High and High School's activity and athletic programs in coordination with the Principal, Superintendent, and others, including recommending policies and procedures relating to the programs.
• Analyzes and evaluates existing programs and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that they serve the best interest of the district and the students who participate, meet applicable laws and regulations, and ensure safety of participants.
• Assists in the recruitment, selection, supervision and evaluation of all coaches and advisors. 
• Serves as a consultant to administration, teaching staff, advisors/coaches and students on matters pertaining to the activities and athletic programs.
• Analyzes student participation and develops procedures to ensure that the maximum number of students have the opportunity to participate and that the programs do not discriminate.
• Supervises the district's facilities, oversees the scheduling and coordinating of practices and athletic events, and disseminates information as needed regarding the times and places.
• Supervises and coordinates the district budget and finances for all activities, sports programs and sporting events, including inventory and control of uniforms, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists in ensuring that all applicable laws and regulations relating to athletics are applied and followed, including Title IX and other federal laws and regulations, state laws and regulations, and C.I.A.C. rules and regulations.
• Coordinates the transportation schedule and provides for safe and cost-effective transportation for off-site events.
• Assists in establishing and administering a program for passes for members of the community for athletic and related events.
• Coordinates the selection and compensation of officials/referees for on-site events and represents the district for the purpose of securing the highest possible quality of officiating.
• Establishes criteria for awards relating to participation and demonstrating excellence in school district programs, including eligibility requirements.
• Creates materials to publicize events, both in printed and electronic formats, for the purpose of disseminating information and fostering enhanced awareness among students, staff, and the community in recognizing and supporting the school's programs and attending events.
• Maintains professional relationship with media sources for the purpose of providing information regarding schedules, postponements or cancellations, sporting event statistics, records, and other relevant information.
• Coordinates with others for the purpose of scheduling ancillary activities that occur prior to, during, and after sporting events, such as musical programs, press boxes, scorers’ tables, half-time programs, police coverage, ticket sales, availability of on-site medical care, concessions, custodial services, and other related activities.
• Coordinates the taking of physical examinations of participants in athletics.
• Handles all accidents and injuries in accordance with school policies, and applicable laws and regulations, including reporting and documentation requirements.
• Maintains records and documents as required and necessary to ensure proper documentation of program activities, events, participation, and related information for the purpose of complying with school policies as well as applicable laws and regulations.
• Manages the Activities Fund budget through the school district and actively participates in outside booster club activities and projects. 
• Participates and facilitates any other duties as assigned by the superintendent and/or school board related to activities and the best interests of the school district. 

 
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the High School Principal or Superintendent.                
                Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone. Equipped with an Apple MacBook Air laptop provided by the District.
• Uses equipment and supplies related to sports, athletics, and physical fitness.

 
Travel Requirements
Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Work in standard office and school building environments.
      
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of athletics and activities, athletic and activity programs, and physical fitness.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding school district programs, safety and health, and other areas under responsibility.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to evaluate, develop and implement programs, activities, and events, and make effective recommendations related to those areas.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance, and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

 
Qualifications Profile

• Certification/License: Administration License preferred but not required.
• State Certification in related area or as required for position.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

 
Education
          Bachelor's and Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in related field is preferred, but not required.

Experience

• Successful experience managing or directing the activity/athletic programs or a school district preferred, but not required.
• Successful supervisory experience preferred, but not required.

Benefits
Insurance: With a comprehensive insurance plan, we utilize Blue Cross Blue Shield's NDPHIT for health insurance and Blue Cross Blue Shield for Vision and Dental Insurance offerings. Single without dependent Contract Staff can enjoy their health insurance being 100% paid for by the School District!

Salary: $50,500 - $122,00 DOE