Activities Director
Young World Physical Education, Grimes, IA, United States
Activities Director
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Job Details
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Application Deadline: Apr 20, :59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Apr 02, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)
Job Description
Job Title: Activities Director
Reports To: Superintendent
Supervises: Head Activities Sponsors/Coaches, Assistant Sponsors/Coaches, and other assigned staff members
Evaluation: Annual evaluation will be performed by the Superintendent
Days: 260
Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
Status: Full Time
Compensation: Salary
Basic Function: To provide each student with an opportunity to participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities to help foster a sense of connectedness with the school and support high levels of student achievement. Act as part of the high school leadership team.
Performance Responsibilities
- Organizes, schedules, and administers the overall extra-curricular and co-curricular activities program.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the activities program, in alignment with district priorities, including the use of stakeholder feedback.
- Leads the selection, assignment, supervision, and evaluation of activity sponsors, coaches, and assistants.
- Promotes positive school-community relations through clear, consistent communication with students, staff, families, and community stakeholders, highlighting activities, events, and program updates and successes.
- Secures and coordinates officials, team trainers, team physicians, and police officers as needed.
- Oversees supervision and operations of all home events.
- Partners with building and district leadership to promote a positive culture and climate for student learning and activities.
- Assists with building supervision and student discipline during the academic day, as needed.
- Coordinates transportation for all off-campus events and activities.
- Addresses and resolves student, parent, and staff concerns related to activities, including disciplinary matters.
- Ensures student eligibility requirements are verified and maintained.
- Develops, administers, and monitors the activities budget, including approval of purchases and equipment.
- Oversees ticketing and fundraising efforts of the activities program, ensuring proper financial procedures and accountability.
- Coordinates logistics for visiting teams and event participants.
- Oversees scheduling and the use of district grounds and facilities, including non-school use and equitable access for all stakeholders, in collaboration with the Superintendent, the Director of Operations, the Board Secretary, Building Administrative Assistants, and HS Deans.
- Supports event streaming and digital coverage of activities.
- Represents the school at conference activities director's meetings.
- Collaborates effectively with booster clubs and community partners.
- Maintains the 9-12 master calendar in coordination with the building Principal.
- Coordinates event staffing, including game and event managers.
- Leads annual program evaluation efforts, including stakeholder feedback and surveys.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
Specifications / Qualifications
- Valid Iowa administrator license or Activities Administrator Authorization.
- Iowa Evaluator Endorsement.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Working Conditions
- Includes extremes of temperature and humidity.
- Hazards include stairs and communicable diseases.
Additional Information
Employees not covered by a negotiated contract agreement are at‑will; either party may terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause, provided no violation of applicable law.
EOE
Contact Information
- Sophie Bower
- 13930 NE 6th St.
- Alleman, Iowa 50007
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