Director, Sports Administration

The Director of Sports Administration will create an environment that supports the educational and athletic development of students and positively contributes to their educational journey and overall success. This position will contribute to the development of dynamic and high-functioning sports programs, strategically aligning initiatives with district priorities, and ensuring compliance across all CPS sports programs at either the elementary or high school grade level.

Requirements

• Provide strategic direction, leadership, and oversight of district sports programming at the designated school level
• Lead the formulation of a long-term strategic vision for sports programming at the designated school level
• Develop and drive the implementation of new student engagement opportunities to increase participation in sports programming at the designated school level
• Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports
• Collaborate with existing external partners and seek out new partnerships to support post-secondary opportunities and education for parents and student-athletes
• Develop opportunities to showcase Chicago Public League (CPL) student-athletes abilities to college coaches
• Serve as the primary contact for Athletic Training Support Services
• Partner with CPS Leadership at the Central Office and Network level to address unique and/or specific school-level needs
• Ensure collaboration across OCCS teams and other CPS departments
• Oversee and manage summer sports programs and special events at the designated school level
• Collaborate and regularly communicate with Safety and Security to coordinate on-site support at CPS-hosted sporting events
• Support student connectedness, belonging, engagement, and mentoring programs throughout the District

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
• Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
• Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life