Director of Athletics and Activities *1 Vacancy*
Proviso Township High Schools, Hillside, IL, United States
Director of Athletics and Activities
General Description Oversee the development and direction of the interscholastic and intramural athletic programs of all schools within the Proviso Township High Schools District 209. The Athletic Director supervises and evaluates the athletics administrative assistant, activities coordinator, coaches, trainers, and athletic support personnel. The Athletics Director establishes a clear vision of excellence and ensures a quality, comprehensive, and equitable program of cocurricular athletics through authentic student, parent, staff, and community engagement.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Education/Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or institution.
Licensure:
Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
Must possess or be able to receive coaching certification in accordance with Illinois High School Association (IHSA) policy.
Valid CPR certificate.
Valid Advanced First Aid certificate.
Experience:
Previous successful athletic administrator, preferred.
Previous successful school administrative experience, preferred.
Previous experience as a head coach or an assistant coach of a high school/ collegiate athletic program.
Experience managing a budget, generating and providing reports.
Collaborative leadership experience.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak publicly to groups and media.
Technology competency:
Athletic scheduling, using scheduling software.
Development and maintenance of websites and social media accounts.
Develop effective multimedia presentations and tools for parents, students, and staff.
Effective project management, oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; perform written and verbal presentations as necessary.
Ability to represent student and district needs in a positive and professional manner.
Deep understanding of program improvement and use of data in supporting and facilitating change.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding high school athletics.
Ability to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.
Desired Qualifications
Bilingual (Spanish preferred).
Master's or Doctorate degree.
Experience working with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare and assist in the administration of athletic budget and coaching supplies; process bills, game gratuities, travel and meal expenses, and legitimate reimbursements for athletic events to the accounting office; schedule necessary travel and meal arrangements for athletic teams in the school district.
Initiate, develop and implement pre-high school athletic feeder programs.
Attend and participate in all required monthly West Suburban Conference (WSC) Athletic Director Meetings.
Actively participate in the creation and implementation of PTHS D209 policies and procedures that ensure healthy, safe, and supportive learning environments and athletic and activity opportunities for all Proviso students.
Formulate and administer an athletic inventory system.
Supervise and evaluate the coaching staff and athletic programs.
Provide timely hiring recommendations to H.R. for all athletic programs.
Provide oversight for the coordination of summer coaching camps (set dates & fees, coordinate facilities, prepare information for publications).
Provide an annual report on the Athletic Department including student participation and involvement in Athletics programs.
Regularly utilize the appropriate system to enter and request in a timely manner all required transportation for athletic events.
Provide oversight for intramural programming.
Provide weekly Student Eligibility Reports to coaches and implement with fidelity.
Administer the Proviso Code of Conduct and the Athletic Code of Conduct.
Ensure the supervision of home and away athletic contests.
Enforce compliance with health and safety codes and standards.
Oversee all protocols and procedures associated with injuries, returning to school, and returning to play (i.e. concussion protocols, etc.).
Collaborate with Booster Club and Alumni Associations to support and strengthen athletic and activities opportunities.
Enterprise coordination with East & West Athletic Directors, and building Principals, to plan, organize, and manage the D209 Holiday Basketball Tournament (held in December at West).
Manage student eligibility processes (weekly checks, transfer students, etc.) and ensure compliance, of all staff and students with all IHSA eligibility requirements.
Ensure NCAA compliance of all students and staff.
Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal, assistant superintendent, or superintendent for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school district.
Performance Evaluation / Accountability Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board's policy on evaluation of personnel. All evaluations shall comply with State and Federal law.
Mental and Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Limited travel is required.
Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
Stand, walk, crouch, and do moderate lifting up to 40 lbs.
Knowledge of multimedia equipment and current technology.
Position Goals Annually the employee, in consultation with the supervisor, shall develop the employee's goals for the forthcoming year, which shall be set forth in the annual evaluation document. In the event that the employee and supervisor fail to agree on the goals to be included in said document, the supervisor shall establish the goals.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range:
Regionally competitive, based on experience and qualifications: $133,457 – $180,559
Application Procedures Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/pths209/onlineapp/default.aspx
Selection Process All applicants must complete a District application to be considered for employment. Applications will be reviewed. Interviews of selected qualified applicants will be conducted, and a qualified candidate will be recommended by the hiring supervisor to the Office of Human Resources. District 209 ensures equal employment opportunity, as outlined in Board Policy 5:10. The Superintendent is responsible for making final hiring recommendations to the Proviso Township High Schools Board of Education. Employment is subject to the recommendation of the Superintendent, the approval of the Board of Education and the results of required processes outlined in Board Policy 5:30. No individual shall begin work until receiving written approval from the Office of Human Resources. It is the responsibility of the individual who has sought employment to ensure that official approval from the Office of Human Resources has been granted prior to beginning any type of employment.
Disclaimer This job description describes duties and responsibilities representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The listed duties and other information contained in this job description are intended only as examples of the types of work that may be performed. Omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the district’s needs and the job’s requirements change. Other duties may be required and assigned. The site of employment is subject to change based on the district's needs.
Contact Information Office of Human Resources Proviso Township High Schools District 209 8601 W. Roosevelt Road Forest Park, IL 60130 708‑338‑5900
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Proviso Township High Schools District 209 does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, and other protected categories as set forth in Board Policy 5:10.
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General Description Oversee the development and direction of the interscholastic and intramural athletic programs of all schools within the Proviso Township High Schools District 209. The Athletic Director supervises and evaluates the athletics administrative assistant, activities coordinator, coaches, trainers, and athletic support personnel. The Athletics Director establishes a clear vision of excellence and ensures a quality, comprehensive, and equitable program of cocurricular athletics through authentic student, parent, staff, and community engagement.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Education/Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or institution.
Licensure:
Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
Must possess or be able to receive coaching certification in accordance with Illinois High School Association (IHSA) policy.
Valid CPR certificate.
Valid Advanced First Aid certificate.
Experience:
Previous successful athletic administrator, preferred.
Previous successful school administrative experience, preferred.
Previous experience as a head coach or an assistant coach of a high school/ collegiate athletic program.
Experience managing a budget, generating and providing reports.
Collaborative leadership experience.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak publicly to groups and media.
Technology competency:
Athletic scheduling, using scheduling software.
Development and maintenance of websites and social media accounts.
Develop effective multimedia presentations and tools for parents, students, and staff.
Effective project management, oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; perform written and verbal presentations as necessary.
Ability to represent student and district needs in a positive and professional manner.
Deep understanding of program improvement and use of data in supporting and facilitating change.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding high school athletics.
Ability to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.
Desired Qualifications
Bilingual (Spanish preferred).
Master's or Doctorate degree.
Experience working with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare and assist in the administration of athletic budget and coaching supplies; process bills, game gratuities, travel and meal expenses, and legitimate reimbursements for athletic events to the accounting office; schedule necessary travel and meal arrangements for athletic teams in the school district.
Initiate, develop and implement pre-high school athletic feeder programs.
Attend and participate in all required monthly West Suburban Conference (WSC) Athletic Director Meetings.
Actively participate in the creation and implementation of PTHS D209 policies and procedures that ensure healthy, safe, and supportive learning environments and athletic and activity opportunities for all Proviso students.
Formulate and administer an athletic inventory system.
Supervise and evaluate the coaching staff and athletic programs.
Provide timely hiring recommendations to H.R. for all athletic programs.
Provide oversight for the coordination of summer coaching camps (set dates & fees, coordinate facilities, prepare information for publications).
Provide an annual report on the Athletic Department including student participation and involvement in Athletics programs.
Regularly utilize the appropriate system to enter and request in a timely manner all required transportation for athletic events.
Provide oversight for intramural programming.
Provide weekly Student Eligibility Reports to coaches and implement with fidelity.
Administer the Proviso Code of Conduct and the Athletic Code of Conduct.
Ensure the supervision of home and away athletic contests.
Enforce compliance with health and safety codes and standards.
Oversee all protocols and procedures associated with injuries, returning to school, and returning to play (i.e. concussion protocols, etc.).
Collaborate with Booster Club and Alumni Associations to support and strengthen athletic and activities opportunities.
Enterprise coordination with East & West Athletic Directors, and building Principals, to plan, organize, and manage the D209 Holiday Basketball Tournament (held in December at West).
Manage student eligibility processes (weekly checks, transfer students, etc.) and ensure compliance, of all staff and students with all IHSA eligibility requirements.
Ensure NCAA compliance of all students and staff.
Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal, assistant superintendent, or superintendent for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school district.
Performance Evaluation / Accountability Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board's policy on evaluation of personnel. All evaluations shall comply with State and Federal law.
Mental and Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Limited travel is required.
Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
Stand, walk, crouch, and do moderate lifting up to 40 lbs.
Knowledge of multimedia equipment and current technology.
Position Goals Annually the employee, in consultation with the supervisor, shall develop the employee's goals for the forthcoming year, which shall be set forth in the annual evaluation document. In the event that the employee and supervisor fail to agree on the goals to be included in said document, the supervisor shall establish the goals.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range:
Regionally competitive, based on experience and qualifications: $133,457 – $180,559
Application Procedures Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/pths209/onlineapp/default.aspx
Selection Process All applicants must complete a District application to be considered for employment. Applications will be reviewed. Interviews of selected qualified applicants will be conducted, and a qualified candidate will be recommended by the hiring supervisor to the Office of Human Resources. District 209 ensures equal employment opportunity, as outlined in Board Policy 5:10. The Superintendent is responsible for making final hiring recommendations to the Proviso Township High Schools Board of Education. Employment is subject to the recommendation of the Superintendent, the approval of the Board of Education and the results of required processes outlined in Board Policy 5:30. No individual shall begin work until receiving written approval from the Office of Human Resources. It is the responsibility of the individual who has sought employment to ensure that official approval from the Office of Human Resources has been granted prior to beginning any type of employment.
Disclaimer This job description describes duties and responsibilities representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The listed duties and other information contained in this job description are intended only as examples of the types of work that may be performed. Omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the district’s needs and the job’s requirements change. Other duties may be required and assigned. The site of employment is subject to change based on the district's needs.
Contact Information Office of Human Resources Proviso Township High Schools District 209 8601 W. Roosevelt Road Forest Park, IL 60130 708‑338‑5900
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Proviso Township High Schools District 209 does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, and other protected categories as set forth in Board Policy 5:10.
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