Title: Assistant Athletic Director

Assignment: School year plus ten (10) summer days

Location: Winnetka Campus

Reports to: Athletic Director

Start Date: August 10, 2026

Salary Range: $102,883 – $166,187

Position Overview:

The Assistant Athletic Director supports the Athletic Director in overseeing the District’s athletic program. This person is responsible for managing practice and competition schedules, facilities, event staffing, officiating assignments, and transportation for all athletic events and special programs (tournaments, invites, etc.). Also, this person serves as the coordinator for the Student Athlete Leadership Training (SALT) program. Leaders at New Trier possess the skills and dispositions described in the New Trier Candidate Profile.

Qualifications:

1. Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a high school-level endorsement required. An Administrative Endorsement or Principal Endorsement or ability to obtain within two years preferred.

2. Minimum five years experience as a teacher at the secondary level preferred

3. Experience as a head coach preferred and/or an assistant coach

4. Knowledge of best practices in coaching practices, and holistic development of student-athletes

5. Experience in staff supervision and/or leadership development

6. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as speaking and presentation skills

7. Demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships with both internal and external constituents

8. Demonstrated ability to work independently while also collaborating with faculty and administrative colleagues

9. Able to make independent decisions aligned with district policies, handle difficult situations tactfully, and perform all duties and responsibilities of the position

Responsibilities:

Program Administration and Advancement

• Supports the athletic director in managing the district athletic program

• Assists the athletic director with recruiting liaison with post-high school counselors

• Coordinates and serves as a lead teacher for the SALT program

• Participates in professional athletic programs and organizations

• Assists with the hiring of event staff

Scheduling and Logistics

• Creates and manages schedules for all assigned athletic teams

• Seeks and schedules all facility needs for athletic department activities, including rental requests

• Oversees transportation arrangements

• Assists with IHSA post-season tournament travel arrangements

Staff and Event Coordination

• Confirms the assignment of officials and corresponds with all official assignment chairs

• Assists with all sports tournaments and invites

• Assists Athletic Director with PPS facility setup requests

• Collaborates with IT to coordinate athletic eligibility, rosters, and athletic registration

• Coordinates and serves as a lead teacher for the SALT program

• Attends evening and weekend events at both home and away games and meets

Other Responsibilities of the Assistant Athletic Director

• Assumes responsibility for their own professional growth and development

• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor

FLSA: Exempt

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