DEAN OF STUDENTS/ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

About the position

The position involves participating in the Middle School Administrative PLC and supporting student orientation during transition years, specifically from fifth to sixth grade and eighth to ninth grade. The role includes implementing, supervising, and managing extracurricular and intramural programs at Alton Middle School, as well as regularly collecting data on student participation, performance, and satisfaction. Additional responsibilities include assisting with student supervision at after-school events, coordinating recognition ceremonies, and managing the hiring and evaluation of Physical Education Teachers and middle school coaches. The position also requires organizing professional development for PE Teachers and coaches, developing the middle school PE curriculum, and partnering with local park and recreation programs to enhance student participation. The role demands strong communication with parents, ensuring student safety during activities, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. Budget management for the athletic department, organizing concessions, and scheduling officials are also key responsibilities. The position requires collaboration with the High School Athletic Director and active participation in community partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Middle School Administrative PLC
• Support student orientation in transition years: fifth to sixth grade and eighth to ninth grade
• Implement, supervise and manage extracurricular and intramural programs at Alton Middle School
• Regularly collect data on increased student participation, performance, and satisfaction
• Assist with supervision of students at after school events as assigned by building administrator
• Coordinate and host recognition ceremonies for students
• Have programs printed for events as necessary
• Recruit, hire and evaluate Physical Education Teachers and middle school coaches
• Organize and provide professional development for PE Teachers and coaches
• Develop middle school PE Curriculum including units of instruction aligned to athletic programs and standards
• Partner with Alton and Godfrey Park and Rec programs to increase elementary participation
• Organize and maintain Junior Redbird Nest
• Expand and further develop IESA and SIJHSA athletic programming
• Establish strong communication with parents through regular updates about games, practices, events and achievements
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students during extracurricular activities
• Maintain compliance with relevant rules, regulations, and safety guidelines
• Develop and manage the budget for the athletic department, including purchasing equipment and uniforms
• Organize Concessions
• Manage scheduling of and compensation for officials through Arbiter
• Maintain practice and game schedules through Schedule Star
• Hire ticket takers for all applicable home athletic contests
• Ensure that each event has logistical support: timers, scorers, supervisors, etc. and complete all necessary paperwork to ensure proper payment
• Arrange for transportation to off-campus events, practices and away contests
• Assist in the creation of a middle school athletic code of conduct/eligibility policy
• Maintain website and social media platforms through Instagram, Facebook, and Parent Square
• Assume leadership role with coaches and program facilitators
• Participate on the Concussion Oversight Team and track Return to Learn timing
• Develop AMS Emergency Action Plan
• Monitor insurance, waivers, forms and physical records of all school athletes with the athletic secretary and school nurse
• Promote high standards of safety and good housekeeping methods in all work connected areas and equipment, including theaters, playing fields and courts
• Meet regularly with coaches and program facilitators to ensure that the Alton Philosophy permeates the entire athletic program
• Work cooperatively with the High School Athletic Director to coordinate Middle School and High School activities
• Ensure that each coach/facilitator has student expectations outlined in writing for distribution at the parent meeting
• Facilitate community partnerships and organize sponsorships
• Active participation with the Alton Athletic Association
• Organize and host a fifth-grade field day that includes physical education teachers and coaches

Requirements

• Administrative Endorsement Preferred
• Previous experience as a coach preferred
• Proficiency with Google Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exemplary organizational skills

Benefits

• $80,000-$85,000