Athletic Director - YES Prep East End Secondary (25-26)

Job Description

POSITION: Athletic Director

REPORTS TO: Manager – Student Enrichment

POSITION TYPE: 11-month employee

START DATE: 25-26 School Year

COMPENSATION: $61,500 - $76,468

At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing driven, team-oriented culture. 

Some quick stats about us:

• 19,300+ Students
• 2,200+ Team Members
• 15 Secondary Campuses
• 11 Elementary Campuses
• 92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 88% First-Generation College Students
• Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report

We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.

THE ROLE

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:

Program Management

• Manage and evaluate all full and part-time athletic staff members including assisting in the hiring, disciplining or exiting of all athletic staff members in accordance with YES Prep and/or HCAL requirements.
• Prepare and manage a master sports calendar complete with all athletic events/games, departure times, practices, etc.
• Manage compliance for all stakeholders in athletics including but not limited to: up-to-date physicals, Concussion Acknowledgement, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, League Acknowledgement of Rules, and Steroid Agreement.
• Manage the compliance and campus athletic websites
• Develop and positive and engaging relationship with parents
• Enforce and implement all rules and policies pertaining to the HCAL, YES Prep Public Schools, and any other organization in which athletic teams might participate.
• Facilitate completion of administrative duties for school’s athletic program
• Collaborate with members of the campus team to increase campus culture, safety and belonging
• Build an athletic environment that is safe, supportive and of high standards

Administrative and Strategic Tasks

• Prepare and manage a master budget
• Be well versed in the procurement process and how to submit requests from budget
• Coordinate program fundraising (if appropriate).
• Evaluate all athletic programs on an annual basis and make recommendations for improvement to the principal.
• Develop priority plans for the year utilizing resources such as SharePoint, RACI charts and SOPs
• Provide administrative direction and oversight for all athletic programs and activities.
• Coordinate athletic recognition and rewards
• Attend and supervise all home athletic contests.
• Provide a safe and compliant venue for all home games