Activities and Athletics Coordinator

Michigan School for the Deaf (MSD) is a program that serves Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and their families throughout the State of Michigan. Programming and services are provided to both day students and students in our student housing. This position will report to the Youth Dorm Manager at Michigan School for the Deaf.

• Oversee, schedule, and coordinate all athletic and activities programming.
• Supervises the Activities and Athletic Program at the Michigan School for the Deaf.
• Establishes and enforces the expectations and parameters for coaches, sponsors, and activity leaders.
• Promote good public relations by teaming with parents, MSD stakeholders, our league teams, and MHSAA.
• Promote positive public relations by collaborating with parents, MSD stakeholders, our league teams, and Michigan High School Athletic Association.
• Serve in an administrative capacity as it relates to the Activities Program for the Michigan School for the Deaf working closely with the Head of School, Youth Dorm Manager, and Principal, meeting monthly to discuss activities department concerns.
• Oversee the submission and verification of coach’s invoices and accompanying activities logs.
• Maintain regular time on campus (Sunday through Thursdays 2-10pm) which will include holding office hours, returning phone calls, responding to email, and meetings with staff.
• Attend all on campus and on campus athletic events representing MSD, including out of state competitions.
• Ensure availability during evening and weekend for athletic and activity related events.
• Manage finances as they pertain to the activities department, manage the Activities Department budget and ensure financial oversight, oversee the other revolving funds under his/her direction.
• Develop long range plans to support program growth, ensure development of programs and student engagement, and overall success.
• The ability to adhere to all Michigan High School Athletic Association rules and maintain the school’s membership in good standing.

• Previous experience supporting or managing youth focused programs in a school or related setting.
• Knowledge of developing Sports and after school activities for Deaf and hard of hearing students from preschool to 26 years of age.
• Experience working with deaf/hard of hearing or multi-disabled students.
• Ability to communicate via American Sign Language (ASL) is highly preferred but is not required. A candidate who is not proficient in ASL must follow the MSD Language Policy and become proficient within a specified period of time.
• Successful experience working with high school deaf and hard of hearing age students.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and deaf community.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in American Sign Language and in English in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance and strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of various coaching methods, officiating rules, and regulations.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the program.

• Activities Director will work from August 1 to July 1, 48 weeks of the year. Time off in one‑week blocks per the MSD calendar noted as other will be during Christmas Break, Spring Break, and two weeks in the Summer (without pay or available paid time off may be used).
• Sunday‑Thursday 2‑10pm, during the evening for school activities, some weekends.
• Payments are made on a bi‑weekly basis with invoice submitted to Business Office.
• Salary is $48,000.
• MSD is an equal‑opportunity employer and will entertain any candidate with the qualifications listed in the summary of this job listed above.
• Educational environment with extensive interaction with students. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Driving is a requirement.
• This is a one‑year contracted position and pay will be determined based upon experience. The position will be renewed annually with the mutual agreement of both parties.

• Drug Testing
• Fingerprint/criminal background

• Fingerprint records are required prior to being hired.
• The Michigan Department of Education / Michigan School for the Deaf will not hire and employ individuals who have been convicted of a “listed offense” pursuant to the School Safety Legislation Acts (Public Acts 129, 130, 131, and 138 of 2005). The “listed offenses” are defined in the Sex Offenders Registration Act (Section 2 of Public Act 295 of 1994).

MSD is an equal opportunity employer and will entertain any candidate with the qualifications listed in the summary of this job listed above.