About U Prep Schools:
If you are dedicated to a pursuit of excellence both in yourself and our students; if you are self-motivated; if you are an innovator and if you want to play a key role in changing young lives --we are looking for U. Our mission: to give students the courage to pursue a future full of possibilities. Our students come to our network of schools looking for a rewarding and fulfilling education. Made up of three public charter school districts, University Preparatory Academy, University Prep Art & Design and University Prep Science and Math, we educate over 5,000 students in the burgeoning city of Detroit. Help us to prepare our students for success in life and be a part of the U.
Summary:
- Collect pay-to-play fees from parents/guardians, write receipts
- Turn in fees to Accounting
- Track fees collected and spent in a spreadsheet
- Hire coaches- make sure all volunteer paperwork is complete
- Coordinate practice schedules
- Attend practices at least once per week
- Communicate team roster to set up dinners with Edibles Rex
- Attend all games (when schedule allows)
- Conduct parent meeting before the season
- Order uniforms, warm-ups, equipment
- Hand out and collect all athletes registration paperwork, physicals
- Organize, file, and track all paperwork collected
- Communicate with the league directors
- Attend league meetings at the discretion of Athletic Director
- Type out schedule with snack assignments and handout to student-athletes
- Frequent grade checks for all student-athletes
- Behavior tracking of all student athletes- coordinate with teachers and other staff
- Parent communication regarding grades and behavior issues
- Uniform inventory- start and end
- Equipment inventory- start and end
- Player transportation as needed
- Communicate game results to staff and student body at community circle
- Coordinate end of the season banquet for all student-athletes and guests
- Design and order t-shirt or other team apparel for athletes and parents
I ■ Assist with Network Athletics projects across all districts
Assist with developing the exposure and reach of UPrep Athletics as needed
QualificationsDesired Competencies:
- Organize games
- Organize all sports and associated activities
- Organize end-of-year banquet
- Attend planning meetings
- Lead parent meetings
- Effective Communication with other athletic coordinators, coaches, students and parents
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or higher
- K-1 2 Ml education experience
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
Skills Required
- High school diploma or higher
- K-12 education experience
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to organize games and sports-related activities
- Ability to organize an end-of-year banquet
- Ability to attend planning meetings
- Ability to lead parent meetings
- Effective communication with athletic coordinators, coaches, students, and parents
What We Do
University Prep Schools is a tuition-free K-12 public charter school network headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. Established in 2000, it is the city's largest charter network, operating ten schools and serving over 4,500 students. The organization is dedicated to providing high-quality education and preparing scholars for success in college and beyond.
