NON-CLASSIFIED - Athletic Director (Student Life Programs)

Colorado Parks And Wildlife - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Colorado Springs, CO

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 coordinating athletic and recreational activities for students who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing, Blind/Low Vision, or have dual sensory needs. This role involves managing after-school programs, scheduling events, leading fundraising efforts, and ensuring compliance with athletic regulations. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance student engagement and promote a positive school environment.

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, individual school sponsors, 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.
• Attend state, regional, and national meetings whenever possible.
• Assist in sharing information related to Athletics or Student Life Activities with the Student Life Department Program Assistant, Supervisor, and Public Relations and Communications Manager.
• 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 and plan fundraiser events.
• Complete trainings and stay current with CSDB staff training requirements.
• Maintain files for all coaches associated with the Athletic program.

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.
• Five years of experience in activity planning/recreational/athletics may be substituted for educational requirement.
• Two years of professional experience in recreation/athletics coordination.
• 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.
• Knowledge of eligibility rules within CHSAA/BFL and CSDB policies as they relate to athletics and intramural programs.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and willingness to learn other software/programs.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in fundraising for athletic programs.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to support after-school and athletic activities.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options