Athletic Director

Reports to: Chief Education Officer

Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits

Location: Chicago, IL

WE ARE ACERO

The Athletic Director is responsible for the elementary and high school athletic programs across the Acero Schools network.  The Athletic Director looks for innovative ways to grow the program, including, but not limited to, sports offerings, participation and fundraising.  The Athletic Director manages the department budget and payments to tournaments, vendors and officials.

JOIN OUR TEAM 

• A team of driven individuals who contribute to, respect and serve in our communities.
• A team of professional collaborators seeking the most effective instructional methods for students’ growth.
• A team who embodies the values of achievement, community, equity, resilience and optimism.

• Manage the overall athletic program, both at the elementary and high school levels; will specifically help administer and supervise athletic events including regular attendance at games, practices, and sports related meetings (e.g. pre-season meetings with parents, coaches' meetings, workshops with parents and coaches, etc.). 
• Develop and monitor athletic budget. 
• Create practice and game schedules to maximize student participation. 
• Support Acero Schools mission of building a culture of high academic expectations in a way that promotes positive character development, leadership and community; identify additional sources of revenue. 
• Ensure compliance with relevant Acero Schools, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Department of Sports Administration, and Illinois High School Association (IHSA) policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, and best research practices. 
• Monitor student eligibility (academic and medical) and attendance/participation in athletic activities. 
• Develop and implement rules and regulations governing the conduct of athletic participants. 
• Communicate with and organize parent volunteers; ensure the active involvement of parents in support of athletic programming; recruit and support parent volunteers who might serve as coaches, team managers or athletic parent leaders; communicate with parents and the network at-large about programs and policies through the creation of regular newsletters. 
• Continuously monitor and evaluate sports related activities and coaching, including site visits and direct contact with all relevant parties (e.g. coaches, parents, officials). 
• Contract and ensure proper payment of officials. 
• Maintain the accuracy and completion of essential athletic data (e.g. rosters, scores, standings, participation numbers). 
• Assist in the pursuit of grant funding, implementation of research grants, and gathering of required data; help administer sports surveys; collect and organize related data. 
• Support in organizing events, tournaments and award ceremonies. 
• Order and inventory needed equipment, supplies and uniforms. 
• Provide staff development opportunities. 
• Believe in our ability to create the future we envision. 
• Other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner, serving as a positive role model for youth and for the network at-large.
•  Promote the safety and well-being of student athletes. 
• Use positive coaching techniques that include appropriate language, instruction and encouragement to help players develop fundamental skills and learn valuable lessons.  
• Demonstrate sportsmanship, including respect for student athletes, parents, official staff, and administrators.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (preferred), Master’s Degree (preferred). 
• First Aid certification (required). 
• Experience working in youth sports directly with children (as a coach, administrator, or educator). 
• Ability to work effectively with others in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. 
• Capable of self-directed work, with attention to detail; excellent communication, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. 
• Fluent in Spanish (preferred). 
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (required).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The nature of the work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files, and an ability to communicate and exchange information. Physical demands include the ability to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, and walk around the classroom 60% of the day. In addition, candidates must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20 lbs. for short periods of time, and walk up and down stairs several times a day.

Majority of work is performed in a general school environment. Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties. Also requires participation and attendance at organization-sponsored events and meetings.

NOTE: The foregoing list of essential duties and responsibilities is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Acero Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals. Acero Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

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