Licensed School Athletic Director

Licensed School Athletic Director

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community.

Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience. Reporting to the Principal and under the direction of the Executive Director, Sports Administration, the School Athletic Director plays a critical role in overseeing the development and implementation of a comprehensive high school athletics program.

The School Athletic Director will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Utilizes valid PEL and Administrative Endorsement / PK–12 Principal Endorsement to support Principal
• Provides on-site coverage athletic practices, games, and events
• Oversees district safety and security protocols and promptly resolves student discipline incidents on-site
• Serves as the primary on-site administrator in the absence of school leadership to manage building access, facilities oversight, and secure lockup
• Administers the extracurricular athletic programs, activities, and events
• Maintains files and records required by policy, regulation, law, and best practice
• Responds to requests for information
• Implements board policies and advises the administration on regulatory matters related to athletics
• Assesses department needs through consultation with students, staff, and parents
• Evaluates the extracurricular athletic programs and engages in long-term planning
• Develops and updates handbooks, brochures, and policy manuals in alignment with OSA and other District policies and procedures
• Develops and places into operation appropriate rules and regulations governing the conduct of athletic activities
• Informs the school community about extracurricular athletic programs
• Stays current on research, issues, and regulations related to athletic programs
• Develops, implements, and maintains a grade check system for student athletes
• Maintains and ensures that all eligibility reports and lists of participation are submitted on a weekly basis
• Develops and updates team schedules on all school platforms for public viewing
• Oversees transportation for all team travel
• Develops a school safety plan for every home venue
• Oversees the implementation of the insurance program covering school athletes
• Completes incident reports for minor to traumatic injuries
• Organizes, plans, and coordinates departmental awards, including recognition of alumni, former coaches, and staff
• Coordinates athletic public or special events
• Monitors and supports the academic performance of student-athletes
• Oversees Individual Study Plan (ISP) process for academically at-risk student-athletes
• Develops academic support mechanisms for the benefit of student-athletes, including but not limited to study hall, advising, postsecondary guidance, etc.
• Directs and coordinates the fiscal operations within the department in consultation with the principal and in alignment with OSA and other District policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Supports the principal in athletics-related fiscal planning and making recommendations to the principal on athletics budgets, purchases, and capital improvements, and contract agreements related to athletics
• Assists in preparing, monitoring, and managing the athletics budget and implementing the school system budget
• Coordinates department purchasing
• Recommends capital improvements and negotiated contract agreements
• Formulates specifications to be incorporated into contracts and bids
• Serves as a consultant in the selection of supplies and…