2024-2025 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR - PART-TIME; ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC SCHOOL; LISLE, IL

Position Type :

Athletics / Activities / Athletic Director

Date Posted : 8 / 30 / 2024

8 / 30 / 2024

Location :

St. Joan of Arc Catholic School

Date Available : Immediate Opening

Immediate Opening

Closing Date : Open until filled

Open until filled

Diocese of Joliet-in-Illinois Catholic Schools

2024-2025 Athletic Director - Part-time

St. Joan of Arc Catholic School; Lisle, IL

Position available : Immediate Opening

Position Purpose

To manage and coordinate all school athletic activities and sports programs; to promote athletics and physical fitness as positive extra-curricular activities;

and to ensure that all eligible students have an equal opportunity to participate and share in the benefits of the school's athletic programs.

Essential Functions

• Supervises the school's athletic programs in coordination with the Principal, including recommending policies and procedures relating to athletic programs.
• Attends athletic events and assumes responsibility for managing / coordinating setup and constant supervision of students by responsible adults.
• Successfully resolves conflicts that may arise among student athletes, parents, coaches, etc.
• Ascertains that all coaches and volunteers have current Criminal Background Checks and have attended a Protecting God's Children training.
• Analyzes and evaluates existing athletic programs and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that they serve the best interest of the school and the students who participate, meet applicable laws and regulations;

and ensure the safety of participants.

• Assumes responsibility for the recruitment, selection, training, supervision and evaluation of all coaches.
• Serves as a consultant to administration, teaching staff, coaches and students on matters pertaining to the athletic programs.
• Enforces and supports school student eligibility policies and works collaboratively with school administration to communicate, enforce,and manage these policies.
• Analyzes student participation and develops procedures to ensure that the maximum number of students have the opportunity to participate in athletic activities and that the programs do not discriminate against female or minority students.
• Supervises the school's athletic facilities, oversees the scheduling and coordinating of practices and athletic events, and disseminates information as needed regarding the times and places of athletic events.
• Works collaboratively with the Principal and Pastor to schedule athletic events / practices that do not conflict with student or family Mass attendance, Sacramental preparation, or other important school / parish events.
• Supervises and coordinates the Athletic Association's budget and finances for all sports programs and sporting events; including inventory and control of uniforms, supplies and equipment.
• Works with the Athletic Association and Principal on creating the athletic budget.
• Serves as the school representative and liaison to interscholastic leagues and other sports-related groups as needed.
• Ensures that all applicable laws and regulations relating to athletics are applied and followed, including Title IX and other federal laws and regulations, state laws and regulations, and conference rules and regulations, as well as concussion protocols.
• Follows diocesan Safe Environment and Transportation policies.
• Coordinates the selection and compensation of sports officials / referees for on-site events, and represents the school for the purpose of securing the highest possible quality of officiation.
• Establishes criteria for awards relating to participation and demonstrating excellence in school athletic programs, including eligibility requirements.
• Participates in award ceremonies and distribution of awards to athletes and 8th grade graduates.
• Creates materials to publicize athletic and sporting events, both in printed and electronic formats, for the purpose of disseminating information and fostering enhanced awareness among students, staff, and the community in recognizing and supporting the school's athletic programs and attending events.
• Maintains a professional relationship with media sources for the purpose of providing information regarding schedules, postponements, or cancellations;

sporting event statistics, records, and other relevant information.

• Coordinates with others for the purpose of scheduling ancillary activities that occur prior to, during, and after sporting events, such as musical programs, press boxes, scorers tables, half-time programs, police coverage, ticket sales, availability of on-site medical care, concessions, custodial services, and other related activities.
• Coordinates the collection of mandatory annual physical examinations of all participants in athletics.
• Handles all accidents and injuries in accordance with school policies, and applicable laws and regulations, including reporting and documentation requirements.
• Maintains records and documents as required and necessary to ensure proper documentation of athletic program activities, events, participation, and related information for the purpose of complying with school policies as well as with applicable laws and regulations.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal or Pastor.
• Attends monthly School Board Meetings.
• Attends Diocesan Athletic Director or school sport program meetings as necessary.
• Attends monthly Athletic Association meetings.
• Communicates regularly with the Principal regarding Athletic Association meetings.
• Communicates with the Principal regarding any conflicts in the athletic programs.

Note : T he above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copiers, fax machines, calculators, and, telephones.
• Uses equipment and supplies related to sports, athletics, and physical fitness.

Travel Requirements

Travel to diocesan buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently be required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, feel with hands, reach with arms, walk up or down multiple flights of stairs, and be physically able to perform duties as assigned, including the ability to lift up to 20-30 pounds if needed.
• Works in standard office and school building environments but also has ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

• Knowledge of athletics, athletic programs, and physical fitness.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding school athletic programs, safety and health, and other areas under responsibility.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to evaluate, develop and implement athletic programs, activities and events, and make effective recommendations related to those areas.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to communicate with all stakeholders including (but not limited to ) : the Pastor, school administration, student athletes, parents, coaches, School Board members, and teachers.
• Ability to establish trust and build relationships with administration, Pastor, staff, coaches, students, parents.

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience

• Successful experience in managing or directing the athletic programs for a school or a school district is preferred.
• Previous successful supervisory experience is preferred.
• Previous coaching experience is preferred.

Most importantly, the candidate is expected to adhere to all principles and tenets of the Catholic faith, to maintain a lifestyle that is in full accord with Church teachings, and to promote the best interests of his or her students and the Roman Catholic Church at all times.

Conditions of Employment

• He or she must complete PGC and have a current favorable Criminal Background Check (CBC) with fingerprinting protocol through Accurate Biometrics.
• This is a part-time, unbenefited position. The Athletic Director will work the months of August - June.

To apply for this position

Complete an online Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Office Frontline Applicant Tracking application. Additionally, the following documentation is required to be uploaded / submitted with your online application to be considered further :

• Current Resume
• Official Transcripts
• ISBE ELIS Educator Credentials : Professional Educator's License (PEL) including endorsement(s), if applicable / obtained
• References

This may be accessed at the following link :

https : / / www.applitrack.com / dioceseofjoliet / onlineapp /

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Incomplete or paper applications will not be considered.

We are excited to review your interest in this position!