Middle School Athletic and Activities Director

The Athletic and Activities Director is the leader of the activities programming at a school or campus. They will direct all aspects of programming including hiring coaches, scheduling, budget preparation, promotion, and facility management, before and after school clubs and activities, and field trips.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide vision, guidance, and direction for a school’s activities and athletics program.
• Be directly in charge of hiring, guidance, professional development, evaluation, leadership, and accountability for coaches and club leaders.
• Mediate any disputes between athletes, coaches, families, staff, community members, visiting teams and other members who occupy the facilities.
• Supervise on site athletic activities and perform administrative duties.
• Establish a strong relationship with middle school coaches, families, students, staff, media, and community members. Leverage those relationships to maximize activities and athletics program.
• Continue professional growth by attending classes, clinics, workshops, and affiliations with professional organizations.
• Participate in school administrative team decision-making and meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• In order to be considered qualified to lead in this role at DSST Public Schools, you will need a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Experience working with k-12 students.
• Experience in coaching preferred.
• Experience in people management preferred.