Position: Assistant Director of Athletics and Youth Recreation

Weeks of Work: Full Time; 52 weeks

Reports to: Director of Athletics & Youth Recreation

JOB GOAL: Under the general supervision of the Director of Athletics and Youth Recreation, this position is responsible for assisting the administration and supervision of Charlotte Public Schools’ K-12 athletics and youth recreational sports programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

An individual shall possess, upon application, the following minimal experience or its satisfactory equivalent:

Bachelor’s degree in a leadership related field, preferred.
Experience in creating, organizing, conducting and administering interscholastic athletics and youth recreation programs, preferred.
Current special certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED or willing to obtain.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain rapport with students, staff, parents, volunteers and community agencies.
Must be a highly motivated, action oriented individual who can take charge and get things done and modify when things aren’t going as planned.
Be a professional at all times and present a positive, optimistic attitude as an ambassador for the District.
Able to oversee and monitor physical activities that may be strenuous, both indoors and out, in all weather conditions, and will include evening and weekend hours.
Must be able to lift, carry, and manage equipment and supplies.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must maintain confidentiality at all times.
Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations.
High moral character, and good attendance record.
Polite, courteous, and tactful with internal and external customers.
Must maintain a flexible work schedule which may include longer than normal hours, working weekends or evenings.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Assistant Director of Athletics and Youth Recreation will be expected to support the Director of Athletics and Youth Recreation in the development and follow through of a vision for success in the Charlotte Public Schools’ athletics and youth recreation sports programs. He or she will coordinate efforts with the Director to maintain a collaborative working relationship and ensure a seamless interface within the programming of K-12 athletics and youth recreation.

Athletics & Youth Recreation Programming

Assist the Director in aligning expectations for students, coaches, and staff from the recreation to Varsity level.
Serve as a resource person to the principal and coaches in formulation of policies and regulations relative to interscholastic and youth recreation sports.
File all records relative to interscholastic and youth recreation activities.
Support the Director in maintaining up-to-date knowledge of all rules and regulations with regard to M.H.S.A.A. and ensure district compliance.
Coordinate summer camp opportunities and clinics for players and volunteer coaches.
Maintain inventory of equipment for youth recreation.
Train and supervise recreation staff and volunteers in program expectations, district standards and safety.
Facilitate training of youth recreation coaching staff to ensure alignment throughout K-12 athletics.
Manage a flexible work schedule including being present at interscholastic athletic events, recreation events, and other events as needed or requested.
Provide assistance and back-up to the Athletic Director as needed.

Game Management

Contract the services of officials and hire as soon as possible to assure highly competent officials for all interscholastic contests.
Provide advice and assistance to designated personnel on any matters related to the interscholastic and youth recreation programs – e.g., publicity, transportation, equipment, use and needs of facilities, contest conditions, team pictures, and others.
Coordinate all athletics on a year-round basis and the use of all athletic facilities. He/she, or their appointed designee, shall supervise the readiness of all contest facilities, equipment, and personnel for interscholastic and youth recreation events.
Coordination of any part-time staff, or volunteers, and coordination of calendar for all registrations, seasons, tournament events, and other related activities.
Administer contests and tournaments.

Athletic Internship Programming

Develop and Implement an athletics internship program to assist in game management activities.
Reach out to local colleges to explore partnership opportunities.
Work with central office to execute affiliation agreements with local colleges.
Create a clear, detailed internship plan for incoming students.
Train and supervise student interns.

Middle School Athletics

Grade checks
Attendance checks
Liaison between coaches and administration.
Game management.
Source event workers.
Meet with middle school students to address concerns and provide support.

DATE WANTED:                 2026-2027 School Year

DEADLINE TO APPLY:        Until Filled

TO APPLY:                         Please visit our website at www.charlotteorioles.com and complete an online application.

Charlotte Public Schools complies with all state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. It is the policy of Charlotte Board of Education that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which it is responsible.

Assistant Director, Athletics & Youth Recreation