Activities Director

Pittsburg High School Activities Director

Pittsburg Community Schools seeks a High School Activites Director for the 25/26 Calendar Year:

Purpose: The Activities Director will serve as a member of the administrative team at Pittsburg High School.  He/she will lead the athletics and activities by emphasizing an inclusive experience for all students in school activities.  He/she will lead the establishment of a strategic direction for student activities with high expectations for excellence in all high school activities and programs.

Reports to: High School Principal

Pay Rate: Compensation based upon education and experience

Term of Employment: 11 month position

Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:

• Kansas licensure in building administration preferred.

Experience:

• Experience in educational settings preferred.
• Experience in working with people.
• Experience as a teacher and coach.
• Experience organizing activities and events.
• Experience as a high school athletic/activities director is preferred.

General Expectations:

• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the school district community.
• Ability to meet attendance standards to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to maintain a generally positive attitude.

Functions and Responsibilities:

Universal USD 250 Licensed Personnel Standards:

• Support the philosophy and mission of USD 250 and the value of education.
• Complies with the privacy rights of students.

• Safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Communicates pleasantly and effectively with all the members of the school district and community.
• Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Maintaining a clean and organized workspace ensures a safe and efficient working environment.
• Ensures that all activities conform to district, state, and federal guidelines.
• React to change positively and productively.
• Keeps abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.

Specific Functions and Responsibilities:

• Work to ensure the positive promotion of the activities at PHS.
• Knowledge of the KSHSAA Handbook and procedures.
• Ensure that all district activities meet all KSHSAA requirements. (Safety protocols, student physicals, eligibility requirements, rules meetings, post-season entry forms, transfer forms, hardship forms, cooperative agreements, required coaching trainings, and Rule 10 forms.)
• Attendance at the following events: games, tournaments, banquets, booster meetings, benefits, and professional development seminars.
• Coordinates school activities both in school and outside of school.
• Hire, recruit, and develop high-quality and high-character coaches and sponsors.
• Work with head coaches and lead sponsors as a mentor both inside and outside of their season.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain best coaching practices for all activities.
• Completes annual evaluations of head coaches on an annual basis, including the following:
  • The perspective on the completed season.
  • The perspective on the next season.
  • Identify areas of support needed for success.
• Develop a comprehensive improvement plan for activities at Pittsburg High School.
• Develop a 5-year facility improvement plan to be submitted to Chief Operations Officer and BoE.
• Implement an atmosphere of unity, purpose, and communication among the coaches and sponsors at the high school, middle school and youth programs to ensure continuity of expectations for all students.
• Contribute and maintain the handbooks for each activity and ensure consistency.
• Manage and oversee all necessary administration and ensure that relevant written policies and codes of practice are kept up-to-date and that staff are properly trained and informed about these policies and practices.
• Effectively manage the activities budget. This includes funding from the General Fund, Group Fundraisers, and Booster Clubs.
• Coordinate the awarding of athletic letters, working with the administration, coaches, and sponsors.
• Scheduling of all PHS athletic events, including the following aspects: contracts for games (meets, matches, etc.), confirmation with officials, opponents, transportation, meals (if required), extra duty workers, athletic trainer, hospitality rooms for tournaments, and EMS service or home varsity and JV football games.
• Purchasing and payments for the following areas: equipment, Athletic officials, meals, entry fees, KSHSAA dues, coaching clinics, Motels for teams, User fees (Golf courses), and security for home events
• Maintain a uniform rotation for all athletic, extra-curricular, and co-curricular activities.
• Develop or enhance a system to ensure that all equipment is adequately maintained, stored, and regularly serviced.
• Collaborate with district maintenance staff to maintain professional preparation of facilities and playing areas.
• Maintain strong links with Booster Clubs and Alumni Associations to further enhance and foster good relationships.
• Represent the district at relevant conferences and meetings as appropriate to the job duties of this position.
• Foster and maintain links with local businesses, universities, and national associations to provide access to elite coaching and training opportunities.
• Be visible and approachable at events, initiate conversations, and build relationships with students and parents to be proactive in communication and problem-solving.
• Maintain a calendar of activities that can be posted to the USD 250 website.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Level 3 – Medium Work
• Exerting 20 - 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

• This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, and grasping, repetitive motions.

• Extended periods of sitting and/or standing.

• Must be able to travel and work long hours attending events, some of which may be overnight.
• Must be able to work in a noisy and loud environment.

• Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment.

- Possesses knowledge in the field of Curriculum/Instruction and Assessments 

- Possesses knowledge of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)   

- Possesses experience working with Special Education programs

- Possesses strong communication skills; speaking, listening, and writing

- Continually and consistently communicates effectively with students, staff, and parents

- Helps promote a positive and professional environment for all building employees

- Possesses the skills to help identify, cultivate, and promote teacher leaders  

- Is strongly committed to a "student first" philosophy in all decisions  

- Maintains appropriate, consistent standards of student conduct and enforces discipline, as necessary, according to school and district policies

- Is committed to utilizing the USD 250 strategic plan and building vision to guide decisions  

- Possesses the skills to effectively supervise and evaluate certified and classified staff

- Possesses a commitment to the supervision of events associated with school and district on a regular schedule   

- Models high standards of integrity and personal performance