The Role
Oversee and supervise all home athletic events, recruit athletes and operations staff, hire and coordinate officials, manage ticketing and hosting duties, arrange athletic schedules with administrators, and perform other duties to support the district's mission.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
Athletic Directors work hand in hand with school administrators to recruit athletes, develop coaches, and coordinate athletic events.
Minimum Requirements
- K-12 athletic coaching experience
- Knowledge of MHSAA policies
- Knowledge of LSD Athletics policies
- Able to attend all home athletic competitions
- Alignment & commitment to the Lansing School District mission & vision
Sample Job Responsibilities
- Supervise all home athletic events
- Recruit and manage operations staff for home athletic competitions
- Hire & coordinate officials
- Act as ticket manager for home athletic events
- Act as host for visiting teams, press, and families
- Arrange athletic schedules in coordination with school administration
- Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission & vision
At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.
Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.
External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.
Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.
Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).
Skills Required
- K-12 athletic coaching experience
- Knowledge of MHSAA policies
- Knowledge of LSD Athletics policies
- Able to attend all home athletic competitions
- Alignment and commitment to the Lansing School District mission and vision
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The Company
What We Do
The Lansing School District is a public school district serving Pre K-12 students in Lansing, Michigan. With over 10,000 students across 25 school buildings, the district offers a diverse range of educational programs, including magnet schools in STEM, STEAM, and language immersion, as well as traditional academic options. The district is committed to providing educational excellence in a safe, nurturing environment for all students.
