School Athletic Director

Athletic Director

• Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 330,000 students across 500 schools and employing nearly 36,000 staff members, most of whom are teachers. CPS has ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. To fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Five core principles are embedded within these commitments: high-quality, rigorous instruction; talented and empowered educators; safety and support; economic stability; and collective impact.

• Reporting to the Executive Director of CPS Sports Administration and under the direction of the Building Principal, the Athletic Director plays a critical role in overseeing the development and implementation of a comprehensive high school athletics program.

• The Athletic Director will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Administering the extra-curricular athletic programs

  • Supervises licensed and non-licensed staff in Athletics, including Assistant Athletic Directors, coaches, trainers, and support staff.

  • Maintains files and records required by policy, regulation, law, and good practice. (Player record cards, Aspen-eligibility, physicals, transfer paperwork, transportation requests, coaching certifications)

  • Responds to requests for information. (From OSA, IHSA, FOIA, Title IX, Law Department, Colleges for recruiting, Press releases)

  • Implements board policies and advises the administration on regulatory matters related to athletics.

  • Assesses department needs through consultation with students, staff, and parents. (Equipment, budgeting, transportation, upgrades to venues, technology)

  • Evaluates the extra-curricular athletic programs and engages in long-term planning. (Adding or dropping programs or levels, Title IX requirements, additional coaches or trainers)

  • Develops and updates handbooks, brochures, and policy manuals.

  • Informs the school community about extracurricular athletic programs. (Through websites, emails, media, and social media)

  • Stay current on research, issues, and regulations related to athletic programs. (Academic, Racial, Gender, and socio-economic issues in sport.)

  • Develop a grade-check system for student-athletes.

  • Maintains and assures that all eligibility reports and lists of participation are submitted weekly.

  • Develops and updates team schedules on all school platforms for public viewing.

  • Oversees transportation for all team travel.

  • Develops a school safety plan for every home venue.