Associate Athletic Director, Grades 6-8

$70,000 - $75,000/Yr

Milken Community Schools - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Associate Athletic Director for Grades 6-8 at Milken Community Schools plays a crucial role in supporting the Middle School Athletic Director by managing and enhancing the athletic programs. This position focuses on collaboration with coaches, student-athletes, faculty, and staff to foster a positive and competitive sports environment, ensuring alignment with the school's educational and athletic philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the athletic department to plan, organize, and oversee athletic programs, events, and activities.
• Assist in improving athletic programs by assessing coaching effectiveness and evaluating team performance.
• Manage inventory of athletic equipment and uniforms, facilitating repair, replacement, and upgrades as needed.
• Distribute and collect all uniforms for middle school sports.
• Implement additional uniform items/spirit pack policy for practice gear.
• Manage scheduling of practices and games for all middle school sports.
• Organize equipment preparation and storage for all teams, including postseason inventory collection.
• Coordinate venue setups in collaboration with the operations department.
• Attend weekly transportation meetings to review all needs.
• Assist the athletic department with major events such as homecoming, open house, and parents meetings.
• Ensure coaches comply with necessary certifications.
• Serve as a point of contact for parents, students, and community members regarding athletic events, policies, and programs.
• Promote athletic programs through school communications, social media, and website updates.
• Compose correspondence regarding events and updates to teams and the community.
• Attend SFVPSL athletic director meetings.
• Maintain accurate rosters and confirm contests with opponent schools.
• Ensure accuracy of the weekly calendar and digital scoreboards on internal and external websites.
• Be willing to step in to coach or supervise on the bus and assist in onboarding new coaches.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in athletic administration, education, sports management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year in athletic administration, coaching, or a related field, preferably at the middle school level.
• Familiarity with the 'language of sport' required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding academic and health records, and personal family information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a complex team-oriented environment to accomplish department goals and objectives.
• Willingness to help others in the department and throughout the school as necessary.
• Maintain a 'solution conscious' attitude when faced with challenges.
• Ability to follow and complete detailed verbal and written instructions within specified timeframes.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with speed and accuracy.
• Strong record of attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to pivot and be flexible.
• Affinity for the middle school student mentality.
• Thrive in a team environment and prioritize tasks.