School Athletic Director (Lic-requires ADMIN Certificate))

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

  • Oversee district safety and security protocols and promptly resolve 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 (Player record cards, Aspen-eligibility, physicals, transfer paperwork, transportation requests, coaching certifications)

  • Responds to requests for information (From OSA, IHSA, FOIA, Title IX, Law Office, colleges for recruiting, press releases)

  • Implements board policies and advises the administration on regulatory matters related to athletics

  • Assesses department needs through consultation with students, staff, and parents (equipment, budgeting, transportation, upgrades to venues, technology)

  • Evaluates the extracurricular athletic programs and engages in long-term planning (adding or dropping programs or levels, Title IX requirements, additional coaches or trainers)

  • 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 (through websites, emails, media, and social media)

  • Stays current on research, issues, and regulations related to athletic programs (academic, racial, gender, and socio-economic issues in sports)

  • 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