Director of Athletics and Activities **1 Vacancy**

POSITION TITLE:     Director of Athletics and Activities
 
Division / Department:     Administration � Special Payroll
Classification (FSLA):     Full-time, Exempt (TRS)
Position Group:     Administration
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE):     1.0
Anticipated Work Year & Hours*:     260 Days  (12 � Month)
Union Membership:     NA
Reports to:     Building Principal
 
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:
To be considered for this position, the candidate must possess the following required education, certification, skills, experience and/or qualifications. Employees are responsible for obtaining/retaining the most current statutory and administrative rule requirements for their position.

• Education/Training:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or institution.
• Licensure:
  • Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Endorsement:
  • General Administrative endorsement
  • 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/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 and 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:
It is desired that the successful candidate for this position possesses the following skills, experience, and qualifications. These are "desired qualifications" only, and are not required to be considered for employment for this position)
o   Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
o   Master's/Doctorate degree. 
o   Experience working with diverse internal and external stakeholders
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities*:

1. Prepare and assist in the administration of athletic budget and coaching supplies; processing bills, game gratuities, travel and meal expenses, and legitimate reimbursements for athletic events to accounting office; schedule necessary travel and meal arrangements for athletic teams in the school district
2. Initiate, develop and implement pre-high school athletic feeder programs
3. Attend and participate in all required monthly West Suburban Conference (WSC) Athletic Director Meetings
4. 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
5. Formulate and administer an athletic inventory system
6. Supervise and evaluate the coaching staff and athletic programs
7. Provide timely hiring recommendations to H.R. for all athletic programs
8. Provide oversight for the coordination of summer coaching camps