General Definition of Work
Performs intermediate professional work assisting the Activities Director with planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating activities, clubs and events; managing program development and department finances; overseeing facility and equipment use and care; developing positive, motivated students; aligning sport goals with school district strategy, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Activities Director.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Coordinates, manages and facilitates school based youth activities and programs.
Completes continuing education courses, meetings and events.
Promotes positive communication between parents, students and outside agencies.
Integrates goals and standards of the school into the programs, clubs, organizations and events.
Assists the Activities Director with evaluating and hiring of advisors.
Serves as a spokesperson for activities and programs and activities when conversing with the media.
Provides various types of electronic and paper communication to the School Board, parents, students, staff and administrators regarding policies, changes and updates to the program, club or organization.
Coordinates the selection, instruction, and training of students at differing levels in specific sports.
Motivate and encourage students to maintain appropriate levels of academic achievement.
Develops, communicates and implements a clear vision for the program.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of school board policies related to extracurricular programs; comprehensive knowledge of applicable state rules, regulations and standards; comprehensive knowledge of district policies, manuals, programs, processes and procedures; general knowledge of financial records; general knowledge of school forms and records; through skill developing and evaluating student based statistics; thorough skill monitoring and adapting budget information into related programs; general skill using and monitoring the safety of standard related equipment; general skill operating standard office equipment and applicable hardware and software; ability to meet the public effectively; ability to maintain and enhance knowledge of program techniques through continuing education; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to display sportsmanship, poise, self-control, sense of fairness and judgment and healthy role-modeling; ability to show leadership, motivational and communication skills when dealing with students; ability to demonstrate knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines for assigned program set forth by various third party agencies; ability to demonstrate an understanding of school district and board policies, goals and strategy when developing vision, mission and goals; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written format with people with varying levels of English capability; ability to maintain composure and display problem solving skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, administrators, students and the general public.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree with coursework in education, education administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing and sitting, frequently requires walking, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Special Requirements
Must maintain appropriate certifications and licensure.
Experience working in a multicultural setting and with diverse groups of people preferred.
Alternatives to the qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable will also be considered.
Dept: Activities FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Last Revised/Reviewed: 2/1/2011;
Accountability: Activities Director
