Athletic Director - High School - San Jose (25-26)
Description
Athletic Director Position Summary
Our Athletic Director is actively engaged in the San Jose school community, and embraces the mission and values of KIPP Navigate College Prep. The AD is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and managing supervision for all athletics events involving KIPP Navigate College Prep. The Athletic Director operates in compliance with the state regulating agency, operational direction of KIPP Northern California Public Schools leadership, section and state athletics governing body bylaws, and state and local regulatory agencies. The AD supports the principal in implementing the school’s Cultural Vision and fosters a culture of high expectations. They also build strong partnerships with families and the community, and create a safe environment that welcomes, reflects, and supports the diversity of the student population and communities served. All Athletic Directors serve in an instructional capacity unique to their school setting, and all KIPP educators hold the following values as part of their practice:
- Teach with Purpose: Our teachers play a key role in bringing to life the academic and cultural visions of our schools. This includes daily lesson planning, intentional curriculum design, and regular data analysis to help all students learn and grow. Our teachers also implement Social Emotional Learning lessons and Restorative Practices to create a joyful, inclusive classroom community.
- Support and Collaboration: Our teachers work closely with the school’s Leadership Team, including their Instructional Coach, to ensure students are learning and growing. This includes weekly meetings, and ongoing feedback so we can continue to grow in our instructional practices.
- Commitment to Anti-Racism: We are committed to creating an anti-racist school community. We engage in ongoing development to reflect on their own identities and experiences and how that shapes us as people, educators, and leaders. As a community, we regularly analyze our school systems, academics, culture, data etc. to reflect on our progress towards being an anti-racist organization and to make changes to address the needs of our community.
Preferred Qualifications- Athletic Director & Teacher
Experience/Licensing/Education:
- At least 2 to 3 years of High School Head Coaching experience required
- Valid CA license (Class C) and current insurance coverage
- Safe driving record (will be asked to provide a DMV report)
- Bachelor’s Degree (major in kinesiology or dance preferred)
- Experience in administration
- Experience in a comparable high school setting
- Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
- Hold a valid PE teaching credential, or
- Eligibility for a Provisional Internship Permit, or
- Eligibility for a Short Term Staff Permit
Knowledge/skills required:
- Understanding of interscholastic athletics
- Superior communication, organizational skills, and ability to work with diverse groups
- Administrative experience and proficiency using Google Suite (email, calendars, docs)
- Ability to coach coaches, and support their growth and development
- Ability to communicate professionally and in a timely manner via phone and email
- Commitment to KIPP mission and vision
- Commitment to being an anti-racist educator
- Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels
- Possess strong content area knowledge
- Strong skills building relationships with students, families, and communities
- Communicate well with students, families, and colleagues
- Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
- Have the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning when needed (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod)
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Organizes and administers the program of interscholastic athletics
- Maintain a positive, warm, inclusive, rigorous, and engaging classroom environment that incorporates Restorative Practices and Social Emotional Learning.
- Implement culturally responsive classroom management strategies to create a safe environment for all students to learn & achieve.
- Communicate regularly with staff, students, families, and other key stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships.
- Attend and engage in weekly Professional Development and other Communities of Practice to continue learning and growing as an educator.
- Update student records regularly, including attendance, grades, behavior data, etc.
Athletic Director Supervises
- 4-6 Head Coaches
- 4-6 Assistant Coaches
- All Athletic Staff
Train, hire, and professionally develop coaches
- Facilitates the recruitment and selection of coaches, as well as supervision and support
- Establishes and executes a program of Professional Development for the coaching staff
- Manages external coaches HR items and pay (onboarding, approving timesheets, ensuring compliance items are completed, etc.)
- Assist coaches in developing academic interventions in alignment with KIPP policies and enforce academic expectations set forth by the CIF
- In collaboration with head coaches, schedules all interscholastic athletics events, inclusive on contests and practices and matches the competitive level of the teams
Manage all administrative aspects of athletic programming
- Manages the distribution and collection of uniforms and equipment
- Establishes supervision policies and practices for athletic facilities
- Coordinates with outside groups and the city for off-site facilities rentals as needed
- Adheres to federal, state, league and school regulations governing programming and participation:
- Develops and updates the Department Handbook for staff, parents, and student-athletes which includes setting and communicating vision of the program
- Keeps records of all interscholastic contests and sport-specific performance records
- Prepares and administers the Athletics Department budget and fundraising efforts (tracks all spending, makes sure funds are distributed equitably within each program)
- Facilitates the prompt submission of reports, forms, and fees due to the CIF, CCS, and PSAL
- Ensure title IX is being adhered to and that the school is compliance in terms of gender equity
- Approves and assists in the planning and execution of trips pertaining to athletic activities
- Coordinates school-provided student transportation
- Represents the school at sectional and league meetings
- Adheres to league, section, state, and school requirements of eligibility for participation
- Develops and creates systems for schedules for games, practices, meetings, traveling that are equitable amongst all parties involved
- Ensures equitable access for all programs in regards to facilities, funds, and attention from the AD
- Plan and execute seasonal events to celebrate students and the community when it comes to athletic and academic performances
- Update and communicate athletics news through calendars, social media and website platforms to promote school spirit and celebrate students
- Runs systems for Academic Reports and review and communicates to coaches and families regarding student eligibility
Adaptive Goals and Performance Responsibilities:
- Promotes an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork
- Develop teamwork, morale, sportsmanship, courtesy, fair play, academic excellence, and strict adherence to the rules of training and conduct
- Promote the attitude among athletes and coaches that winning is important but is secondary to good sportsmanship and the overall welfare of the athlete
- Represents the school in an exemplary fashion
- Always act in the best interest of students and manage disciplinary systems within each team and whole department consistent with the mission of the athletics program
- Continues to develop professionally and learn best practices of being an athletic administrator through NIAAA and other organizations
Training and Safety
Promotes health and safety guidelines in accordance with KIPP King and League regulations
- Obtain/maintain required NFHS and First Aid/CPR certifications required by the PSAL and CIF
- Complete required safety training for basic first aid and injury prevention available through SafeSchools and NFHS Learn, including, but not limited to:
- Annually - mandated reporter, bloodborne pathogens, concussion in sports, sudden cardiac arrest, heat illness prevention https://www.nfhslearn.com/
- At time of hire - Fundamentals of Coaching or certificate of completion in a previous sports season
- Attend seasonal informational meeting regarding your sport
PE Teacher Expected Instructional Responsibilities:
- Daily lesson planning and long term planning using curriculum and resources to align with KIPP’s academic vision and goals.
- Analyze data regularly to identify student academic trends and inform instructional practices.
- Maintain a positive, warm, inclusive, rigorous, and engaging classroom environment that incorporates Restorative Practices and Social Emotional Learning.
- Implement culturally responsive classroom management strategies to create a safe environment for all students to learn & achieve.
- Communicate regularly with staff, students, families, and other key stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships.
- Attend and engage in weekly Professional Development and other Communities of Practice to continue learning and growing as an educator.
- Update student records regularly, including attendance, grades, behavior data, etc.
Knowledge/skills required:
- Commitment to KIPP mission and vision
- Commitment to being an anti-racist educator
- Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels
- Possess strong content area knowledge
- Strong skills building relationships with students, families, and communities
- Communicate well with students, families, and colleagues
- Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
- Have the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning when needed (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod)
Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands
Physical: Ability to navigate office and school campuses, and hold meetings in different spaces. Traditionally, much of the day involves sitting. Ability to access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment 20-40 lbs.
Mental: Stress of deadlines and normal work standards, ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods of time, read, calculate, perform routine math problems, memorize and recall objects and people.
Environmental: Gym or field environment will usually contain both participants and spectators. Location of gyms and fields will vary. In an emergency context (e.g., pandemic), the season may be postponed or canceled. School and classroom environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions. Adhere to KIPP’s health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations.
Classification
This is a full-time, exempt position on a full school year calendar cycle, located at our school sites.
About KIPP Public Schools Northern California
We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
We value the dedication, hard work, and passion that our teachers bring each day. KIPP Northern California supports you with professional development, coaching, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay and benefits that reflect the appreciation we have for our teachers and their dedication to students
Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, and Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity
Compensation
KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your family's well-being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.
We benchmark annually against school districts and charter schools in the regions where we operate, to offer competitive salaries. The salary range is between $92,000-$102,000.
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