EDEP - Coordinator of Interscholastic Athletics - Posting #1517

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER                                       5.22.24

Cheltenham School District announces the following extra duty-extra pay position(s) is available for the 2024-2025 school-year, at Cheltenham High School:

                                Coordinator of Interscholastic Athletics 

JOB DESCRIPTION: Assists the Director in the overall management of the Cheltenham High School District Activities and Interscholastic Athletic Program.  

 Essential Functions:  

• Assists in supervising the High School and Middle School activities & athletic programs in coordination with the Principal, Superintendent and others, including recommending policies and procedures relating to the athletic programs.  

• Assists in the development of an annual budget and its implementation. 

• Assists with the development of the interscholastic athletic schedules and official(s) schedules for all contests.

• Assists in coordination of support personnel for all athletic contests, including game management, ticket sales, security, athletic trainer and emergency personnel and apparatus.   

• Represents the district, as needed, at Conference, District III and state meetings for administering the interscholastic athletic program. 

• Assists in ensuring 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. 

• Responsible for carrying out all other duties assigned by the Athletic Director and/or a district administrator.

Equipment:

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator and telephone.  Uses equipment and supplies related to sports, athletics, and physical fitness.

Travel Requirements:  

• Travel to school district buildings, athletic competitions and professional meetings as required.

• It is preferred that the applicant has a working knowledge of how to plan, organize and coordinate travel requirements for small and large groups.  

• The ability to travel to school district buildings, athletic competitions and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of athletics, athletic programs, and physical fitness.  

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding school district athletic programs, safety and health, and other areas under responsibilities.  

• 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.  

• Effective 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. 

Qualifications:  Valid Driver’s License or ability to provide own transportation. 

 Experience:  

• Successful experience managing or directing the athletic teams and/or programs of a school district or Amateur Athletics.

• Successful supervisory experience required.

• Protective Service Background preferred

All applicants: Must complete the on-line application to be considered for this position, which is located under Employment Opportunities at www.cheltenham.org.

External candidates: If hired, you will be required to provide Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearances and other mandatory employment forms.

Position vacancies will remain posted until filled.