NON-CLASSIFIED - Athletic Director (Student Life Programs)

State Of Colorado - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Colorado Springs, CO

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Athletic Director for Student Life Programs at the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) is responsible for overseeing and managing athletic and extracurricular activities for students who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing, Blind/Low Vision, or have dual sensory needs. This role involves coordinating school-wide activity calendars, managing after-school programs, and leading fundraising efforts for athletics. The Athletic Director will work closely with students, staff, and community partners to ensure a comprehensive and engaging athletic program that promotes student participation and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Manage the After-School Activity program and annual community events.
• Create and schedule intramural, pee wee, open gym, and informal tournament events and activities.
• Develop monthly calendars to include athletics, after school activities, school wide events, and intramurals.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and supervise structured activities for residential students during inclement weather school closures.
• Oversee Student Body Government and support planning for annual events including Spirit Week, Homecoming, and Prom.
• Lead fundraising efforts for athletics and extracurricular events.
• Arrange sport schedules and coordinate officials and volunteers for home games.
• Complete event forms for all on-campus and off-campus events.
• Attend and assume responsibility for athletic games/concessions/admissions/gym set up and clean up for all home games and events.
• Attend away athletic activities and events or schedule an Admin on Duty to take the place of the Athletic Director.
• Communicate program calendars and information with parents, students, teachers, coaches, staff, food service, and transportation.
• Report student health concerns and injuries to the Student Health Center and Supervisor of Student Life.
• Plan high school athletic programs two years at a time in relation to CHSAA/BFL and school calendars.
• Attend BFL/CHSAA and required meetings as they relate to the Athletic Program.
• Assist in sharing information with the Student Life Department and Public Relations and Communications Manager regarding Athletics or Student Life Activities.
• Act as a tournament manager for all league and tournament playoff activities assigned to the school.
• Maintain a file of student-athlete records including physical examination forms, rosters, eligibility forms, accomplishments, and awards.
• Collaborate with Supervisor of Student Life to post coaching positions, facilitate interviews, and make recommendations for hire and dismissal of coaching positions.
• Maintain and inventory all sporting equipment and uniforms.
• Oversee the Athletics Department budget reports.
• Plan fundraiser events.
• Complete trainings and stay current with CSDB staff training requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, Special Education, Physical Education, Athletics and sports program management, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of professional experience in recreation/athletics or coordinating activities.
• Experience working with children who are deaf/hard-of-hearing and/or blind/low vision is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of facilities, playing fields, and sporting equipment maintenance.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, Excel, Power-Point, and willingness to learn other software/programs.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with high school students.
• Leadership skills.
• Communication skills.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with a structured schedule during the academic year.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.