Under the direction of the school site principal, and in cooperation with MPS Home Office, the individual will plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the athletic program at the high school and middle school levels. Their aim is to develop and train the best teams in all sports and make sure that the players and coaches show good sportsmanship and character in alignment with the Magnolia Public School’s School-wide Learner Outcomes.
The Athletic Director serves on the days school is in session plus required non-teaching service days.
Job Duties:
● Collaborate with school-site leadership to hire coaches and/or assist in the selection of the coaching staff. Require preseason and postseason meetings with coaches.
● Assure that coaches and players adhere to the CIF and site athletic bylaws, as well as league
play and bylaws for middle school athletics.
● Verify that all athletes are medically cleared, have insurance, have been released by parents, and have signed the Code of Conduct form.
● Schedule all competitions.
● Coordinate and budget the transportation for all athletic programs.
● Provide officials for all home competitions.
● Provide supervision for home competition.
● Provide three banquets and/or assemblies per year (Fall, Winter, Spring). Keep records of all awards/letters issued.
● Verify that all athletes are academically eligible to compete.
● Arrange for the purchase of all equipment and uniforms.
● Arrange for and provide adequate practice and playing facilities.
● Respond to all parent concerns and calls. Respond to all staff concerns and email messages.
● Be a support network for present and future MPS youth sports.
● Troubleshoot the day-to-day operation of a middle and high school athletic program.
● Ensure that each varsity coach maintains an accurate inventory of equipment and materials, and file such an inventory with the principal at the conclusion of each season.
● Responsible for the development of a schedule of varsity and junior varsity and freshman and middle school events, and in the absence of the coach prepares a schedule.
● Responsible for securing officials for all home events, and assisting in the coordination of transportation for all away events.
● Responsible for the orientation of all coaches regarding site and MPS policies, procedures, and expectations; and ensures that all coaches comply with CIF or other league rules and procedures.
● Works closely with the coaches and the school nurse or agency to schedule athletic physicals and process necessary forms.
● Works closely with the staff and site administration to develop and enforce an athletic/academic code of conduct that is consistent with the goals of the staff, administration, and the district.
● In collaboration with school-site leadership, participate cooperatively in the development and oversight of the Athletic Department budget.
● Assist the Principal in developing a quality athletic program.
● Coordinate the scheduling of athletic events in accordance with CIF and other competitive league regulations.
● Assist in assuring that the athletic program meets League and CIF regulations.
● Assist in the requisitioning and issuing of athletic equipment.
● Assist in the responsibility for the care of athletic facilities.
● Participates in fundraising, letters of recommendation, pressbox, awards, etc.
● Abide by professional ethics standards established by Board Policy.
● Maintain punctuality for all prescribed functions.
● Assume the responsibility for the safety and welfare of students whenever danger is observed on or about the campus.
● Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, and sit for long periods of time. The employee must also be able to listen and hear students, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and be appropriately mobile, including by escorting students across campus as needed. This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the only duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.
Incumbents may be required to follow any additional related instructions, acquire related job skills, and perform other related work as required or assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Discipline Coordinator / PBIS Coordinator
The primary role and purpose of a Discipline Coordinator is to provide behavior management support and strategies to teachers and staff so students can receive appropriate educational activities and experiences that will enable them to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. They will assist the Dean of Students in implementation of MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support), PBIS, and research-based best practices for behavior and academic improvements within the classroom and school environment at MPS SCHOOL. The Discipline Coordinators will also support the Dean of Students to help students develop the social-emotional, academic and coping skills necessary to be productive members of society.
General Functions:
▪ Coordinate student discipline procedures and efforts to ensure the safety, behavior and academic goals are attained at MPS SCHOOL.
▪ Daily duties include monitor daily functions to a successful academic day; which includes drop-off and pick-up, lunch, passing periods, end of day logistics, after school program and Saturday reflection days.
▪ Ensuring full compliance with MPS SCHOOL’s Student Code of Conduct based on the Parent-Student Handbook.
▪ Ensure the attendance policy is implemented, communicated, and followed daily.
▪ Design classroom management, and PBIS activities by using data from student learning style assessments, and referral data.
▪ Ensure the accuracy of data necessary for reasoned analysis and effective planning.
▪ Implement appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment to ensure comprehension of learning styles and student needs within the reflection room.
▪ Employ technology practices to strengthen the data tracking for PBIS data in order for growth and development for students who are in need of specific guidance.
▪ Coordinate and manage extracurricular duties as assigned
▪ Sponsor, supervise, and plan outside activities approved by the charter principal
▪ Serve as an example for students, support mission of Magnolia Science Academy.
▪ Prepare reflection room to enhance learning and to aid in physical, social and emotional development of students.
▪ Reinforce, recognize, and implement strategies for positive student behavior in agreement with the student handbook.
▪ Ensure necessary and reasonable measures are taken to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
▪ Establish communication rapport with parents, students, principals and teachers through conferences and meetings.
▪ Create and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members.
▪ Present information accurately through clear communication skills.
▪ Enrich job skills through professional development activities with LACOE, MPS, and LAUSD.
▪ Keep up to date on and abide by state and charter regulations and policies for Magnolia Science Academy.
▪ Be active in faculty & staff meetings and assist in staff committees as necessary.
Skills Required
- Ability to stand, bend, and sit for extended periods
- Ability to listen and hear students effectively
- Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to remain appropriately mobile and escort students across campus
What We Do
Magnolia Educational & Research Foundation, doing business as Magnolia Public Schools (MPS), is a non-profit organization that operates a network of charter schools across California. Dedicated to inspiring students to choose career paths in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM), MPS provides high-performing, STEM-focused public school options to historically underserved families within a supportive culture of excellence.





