Assistant Athletic Director

Position Type:
Support Staff/Assistant Athletic Director

Date Posted:
6/7/2024

Location:
Lake Forest High School

Date Available:
07/01/2024

Closing Date:
ASAPLake Forest Community High School is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director as of July 1, 2024.

Description: The Assistant Athletic Director is a member of the leadership team who assists the Athletic Director with supervising and evaluating Lake Forest High School interscholastic and intramural athletic programs and personnel.

Position Summary:

• Salary: The range for this position is $90,000 - $105,000
• Work Year: 12 Month/260 Days, July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
• Insurance - 100% district paid Single HMO Health (other options also available)
• Retirement - Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) - the district pays the full district premium, employees pay the 4.5% employee contribution
• Reimbursement - Tuition and travel expenses
• Leaves: Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement leave provided

Education, Experience, and License:

• Bachelor Degree, required
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), a General Administrative Endorsement, or Teacher Leader Endorsement, preferred
• Experience as a head coach or assistant coach at the high school or collegiate level
• Experience as an athletic administrator or supervisor, preferred
• Experience with supervision, scheduling, and management

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Demonstrated excellence in creating, supporting, or managing meaningful experiences for students
• Strong communication, interpersonal, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Ability to speak publicly to groups and media
• Ability to make rational decisions under stressful conditions
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
• Ability to adapt to change and is flexible
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite/Google Apps for Educators
• Ability to learn and manage AV/Tech equipment used at Athletic facilities
• Ability to interact and collaborate with the community
• Ability to motivate student-athletes and coaches
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent technology skills - knowledgeable about athletic scheduling, using scheduling software and the development and maintenance of websites

Essential Functions:
FACILITATING THE DISTRICT'S VISION

• Assists with recruiting, interviewing, and recommending candidates for coaching positions
• Supervises and evaluates the LFHS coaching staff and athletic programs
• Hires workers for athletic contests and performances
• Assists with oversight of summer coaching camps (set dates & fees, coordinate facilities, prepare information for publications)
• Participates on the Leadership Team
• Attends weekly Facilities Meetings

FACILITATING SCHOOL CULTURE

• Coordinates and facilitates the intramural program
• Administers the LFHS Athletic Code of Conduct
• Assists with the supervision of home and away athletic contests
• Organizes and facilitates coaches' meetings
• Assists with athletic awards for honors night
• Assists with the coordination of banquets and awards for end of season team recognitions

MANAGEMENT

• Organizes, prepares and arranges for LFHS, North Suburban Conference, Lake County, and IHSA tournaments
• Assists with the preparation of the athletic budget
• Coordinates athletic contests
• Contracts officials for all athletic events
• Oversees the scheduling of athletic transportation for travel
• Monitors the payment and collection of tournament entry fees
• Coordinates the scheduling of athletic facilities at East & West Campus
• Coordinates the scheduling of pictures for fall and winter programs
• Tracks and inventories athletic equipment
• Supervises the preparation and maintenance of facilities for athletic use
• Issues repair orders
• Attends weekly Operations meetings
• Enforces compliance with health and safety codes and standards
• Assists in identifying and using community resources for the athletic programs
• Assists in the decision-making of facilities using pending weather, current field condition, etc.

COLLABORATION WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES

• Represents LFHS at North Suburban Conference, Lake County, Illinois Athletic Director and IHSA meetings
• Establishes and communicates expectations for athletes, parents, and coaches
• Manages the student eligibility process (weekly checks, transfer students)
• Schedules and reschedules athletic contests
• Oversees Community Education Programs related to athletics (coaches, budgets, facilities & fees)
• Serves as the Lake Forest High School liaison with the Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Recreation departments
• Assists with coordinating the rental of athletic facilities

ACTING WITH INTEGRITY, FAIRNESS AND IN AN ETHICAL MANNER

• Assists the Athletic Director with planning professional development and growth experiences for coaches and Athletic Department staff that aligns with the core values, beliefs, and expectations of LFHS
• Ensures active and engaged participation at the NSC Leadership Conference annually

OPERATING WITHIN POLITICAL, SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, LEGAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXT

• Prepares and implements remediation plans as required by state law and the Lake Forest High School evaluation plan for any staff members who are rated unsatisfactory; work with the Human Resource Department in any dismissal case involving department members
• Participates in the formulation of school district policy and procedures
• Develops and monitors a departmental budget with the Superintendent's designee through established district procedures
• Operates within school policies and implements regulations developed by the district
• Oversees and coordinates all IHSA transfer athlete paperwork and other related rulings in compliance with the IHSA bylaws and constitution

Application Procedure: Interested candidates must apply online. Click here to access the online application.

To learn more about Lake Forest High School, visit our website at www.lakeforestschools.org.

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