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High School Athletic Director
Job Description
About St. HOPE Public Schools
Since 2003 St. HOPE Public Schools has passionately worked toward the mission of graduating self-motivated, industrious and critical thinking leaders who are committed to serving others, passionate about lifelong learning and prepared to earn a degree from a four-year college. St. HOPE Public Schools includes three charter schools: PS7 Elementary School, PS7 Middle School, and Sacramento Charter High School located in the Oak Park neighborhood of Sacramento.
We’ve raised the bar and our schools are producing extraordinary results with closing the achievement gap and helping our scholars reach their fullest potential. Our student demographics have a much higher percentage of minority and low-income scholars, yet our state testing scores show much better results than District averages. A few examples of how our model is succeeding include:
Sacramento Charter High School was recognized by the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) for being the highest performing High School for black students in the state of California.
PS7 and Sacramento Charter High School were named California Education Champions by the National Action Network for being 2 of 16 predominantly African American schools that performed in the top 25% of all schools in California, and each scored a 10/10 when compared to similar schools. For context, this year there were a total of 90 predominantly African American schools in California, of which 70 performed in the bottom 25% of all schools.
PS7 has twice been named a Title 1 Achievement Award winner, and has been recognized as a California Distinguished School and as a federal Blue Ribbon School nominee for its educational outcomes with low-income students.
In 2020, 93% of Sac High scholars were accepted into four-year colleges and we are proud to have among the highest percentage of scholars admitted to UCs and CSUs in the Sacramento region. 100% of our scholars graduated meeting UC/CSU requirements compared to district and state averages of 44%. 100% of our scholars with an IEP graduated meeting UC/CSU requirements compared to district averages of 12% and state average of 15%.
At St. HOPE Public schools we believe in the power of the classroom teacher and know that having three years in a row of excellent teaching can overcome the average achievement deficit between low-income scholars and others. We consistently ground ourselves in this belief and prioritize collaboration so that we are building upon scholar success year after year. Alignment is essential - we work hard to ensure different teachers, grade levels, curriculums, and academic focus areas are all coordinated and working together coherently. We take the time needed with our teachers to plan out curriculums that transition smoothly across grades, and foster a collaborative work environment with consistent expectations and support across grades and campuses.
At PS7 Middle School, our results highlight the power of three years of good teaching. Our 6th graders enter our system with only 9% of our scholars on or above grade level in math compared to the district average of 25%. Then after spending three years at PS7 Middle that same group of scholars promotes from 8th grade with 48% of scholars on or above grade level in math compared to the district average of 32%. This same trend is evident in English Language Arts with our 6th graders entering our system with 25% on or above grade level and promoting from 8th grade with 57% on or above grade level compared to the district average of 43%.
In addition to prioritizing academic achievement, we prioritize school culture. We host several engaging scholar and family events throughout the school year, and we seek to provide a well-rounded experience for our scholars with far more elective courses than are available at traditional schools. We value our teachers and offer every teacher a robust coaching and support plan in order to develop our teachers into the best possible educators. Their daily efforts are what make this learning environment as successful as possible for our scholars.
In addition to St. HOPE Public Schools, St. HOPE is a family of nonprofits that also stands for economic growth and revitalization. One of St. HOPE’s most prized development projects in Oak Park is the 40 Acres Art and Culture Center on Broadway unveiled in 2003. The project involved refurbishing the old Guild Theater and Woodruff Hotel Buildings at 35th street and Broadway, a building that had been vacant. 40 Acres currently includes the Guild Theater, Underground Books, Old Soul Co., twelve loft apartments, and it’s newest addition, Fixins Soul Kitchen.
Although St. HOPE Public Schools has come a long way in the last 18 years, there is still so much more to accomplish. St. HOPE Public Schools looks forward to continuing its vision of being one of the finest urban TK-12 public school systems in the nation and seeks outstanding individuals who are committed to this journey and willing to do whatever-it-takes to provide our scholars with the best education possible! Our future depends on it. Our scholars deserve it.
Ready to Join the Team?
The ideal candidate will bring passion and grit to the mission and vision of St. HOPE Public Schools and a desire to positively impact the Oak Park community and help close the achievement gap for our scholar population. They will have a willingness to learn, grow and work hard along the way. At St. HOPE Public Schools, we live by five key pillars:
High Expectations- You not only set the bar high for every scholar, but also for yourself. You possess a clear vision for what excellence looks like for scholar work, scholar behavior, and your craft.
Choice & Commitment- You understand how your work impacts life outside of your office or classroom. You wake up every morning and commit yourself to doing what's best for our scholars.
More Time- You are one of those people that goes above and beyond in all areas of life. Some people may even say you do too much, but you know that more time equals better results.
Focus on Results- Everything you do is done with purpose because you are dedicated to growth. You believe in data and work tirelessly to reach your goals. You are a problem solver and find feedback empowering.
Power to Lead- You are a natural influencer. You can't help but train and nurture scholars and peers. People are attracted to you because of the way you equip them to succeed.
Position Summary
St. HOPE Public Schools is seeking an Athletic Director to oversee activities and athletics that occur at Sacramento Charter High School. The Director works with the school administration, coaches and club advisors to implement a robust and engaging program that aligns with the St. HOPE Public School vision and mission. The Director plays a key role in building positive school culture and providing our scholars with diverse opportunities to pursue their interests.
The ideal candidate must be able to set a lofty vision and create systems to bring the vision to life. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently and as part of a team. Must hold the belief that all children can succeed academically and socially and must be driven to work relentlessly to produce excellence.
The Athletic Director reports to the Superintendent.
Responsibilities of the Athletic Director will include:
Students Athletes: The Athletic Director is responsible for ensuring student athletes adhere to the school’s vision and expectations. Specifically, the Athletic Director is accountable for the following:
Ensuring the academic success, safety, and well-being of the student athletes.
Teaching and developing positive character traits and sportsmanship including respect for colleagues, desire for excellence, fair play, teamwork, leadership, perseverance, and self-discipline.
Monitoring eligibility for post-secondary education.
Ensuring academic supports are provided such as tutorials and study hall.
California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), League, Partners and Contractors: The Athletic Director is responsible for working with the CIF, school leagues, partners and contractors to establish and maintain sports programs and ensure compliance with rules and regulations. Specifically, the Athletic Director is accountable for the following:
Verifying the eligibility of athletes.
Serving as the SHPS representative at athletic meetings for all schools.
Collaborating with and maintaining relationships with partners and contractors for elementary athletic programs.
Collaborating with the coaches to develop master schedules for all sports and levels.
Disseminating CIF materials and ensuring all coaches comply with CIF rules and procedures.
Coaches: The Athletic Director is responsible for coordinating the hiring process and managing athletic coaches. Specifically, the Athletic Director is accountable for the following:
Recruiting, interviewing, screening, and recommending qualified persons to fill coaching assignments.
Orienting all coaches regarding school policies, procedures, and expectations.
Ensuring all coaches comply with CIF and league rules and procedures.
Game Preparation and Management: The Athletic Director is responsible for ensuring athletic teams are prepared for competitions. Specifically, the Athletic Director is accountable for the following:
Coordinating transportation for athletic teams.
Contracting officials for appropriate athletic contests.
Recruiting and assigning personnel and volunteers to work as ticket sellers, ticket takers, crowd supervisors, scorers, timers, announcers and for other game management duties as needed.
Initiating requisitions for the issuance of checks for officials, supervisory personnel, transportation, and entry fees.
Reviewing crowd control assignments with all supervisors, including police officers.
Coordinating game management for all home athletic contests with contest workers, building administrators, contest officials and police personnel.
Identifying and coordinating tournaments.
Securing permits for use of practice and game facilities.
Coordinating award ceremonies and presentations.
Working closely with the coachesto schedule athletic physicals and process necessary forms.
Budget, Equipment, and Facilities: The Athletic Director is responsible for establishing and managing the athletic budget, equipment, and facilities. Specifically, the Athletic Director is accountable for the following:
Creating a five-year strategic plan and budget for athletics.
Planning and overseeing the yearly athletic budget.
Fundraising.
Purchasing equipment, uniforms, supplies within budgets
Serving as a liaison between the athletic booster groups, coaches, alumni, and site administration.
Ensuring each coach maintains an accurate inventory of equipment and materials and develops a long-range equipment replacement plan.
Overseeing athletic facilities so that the facilities are prepared for practices and contests.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree, from an accredited college or university, required.
Master’s or higher degree, preferred.
Teaching credential, Required
Successful experience managing multiple sports programs.
Successful experience managing multiple coaches/employees.
Working knowledge of CIF.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated project management abilities.
Salary: St. HOPE Public Schools offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full time exempt position. Starting Salary $90,000.
To Apply: All candidates must submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter for consideration. Application materials can be submitted via the Careers page on our website at www.sthopepublicschool.org.
As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.