Activities/Athletics Program Manager @ Teaching & Learning Services, 8 Hrs, Cont.

Description

Spokane Public Schools is accepting applications for an Activities/Athletics Program Manager. The Activities/Athletics Program Manager is responsible for expanding community connected athletic and activity opportunities for Spokane Schools students. The Program Manager also provides clear direction, leadership, and support to the District’s Extracurricular programs, while working closely with the Director of Athletics, Fitness, and After School Programs.

• Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Most positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements as negotiated.
• FTE: 1.0
• ANTICIPATED START DATE: AUGUST 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR
• CONTRACT TYPE: CONTINUING
• Benefits-Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.

SALARY RANGE: $83,081 - $99,202

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and partner to lead District Unified Sports opportunities.
• Facilitate, plan and lead all aspects of key community athletics/activities engagement events in partnership with Director of Athletics, School Directors, and SPS departments.
• Work within a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends as needed.
• Ensure program effectiveness through evaluation of quantitative and qualitative program analytics.
• Represent SPS on various committees and community events.
• Engage with community leaders, volunteers, youth and adults to create and grow opportunities for students and programs to expand access to athletics and activities.
• Connect/Link SPS Students to community athletic opportunities, coordinating SPS leadership and internal systems/departments.
• Collaborate around program goals and initiatives within the Fitness/Athletics/After School Programs department.
• Coordinate staff, coaches, athletics leadership, youth leaders, partnerships, events, data reporting, policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Develop, implement, and lead (in partnership with the Director of Athletics) SPS Summer Activity/Athletics programming.
• Oversee the connection between community-based athletic/activity organizations and Spokane Public Schools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (including schools, teachers, students, coaches, civic leaders) in the community to expand offerings and partnerships.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the Athletics/Fitness/After School Programs Department.
• Assist in the facilitation and planning of Professional Development and support for Athletic coaches and Activity leads.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Athletics organization.
• Demonstrated skills in use of digital organizational and communication resources.
• Flexible availability nights and weekends and throughout the summer.
• Knowledge and application of various technical systems and skills.
• Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed above.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with diverse groups of students, parents, community stakeholders, and SPS staff.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet multiple deadlines.
• Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree preferred in related field; or a minimum of five year’s experience in athletics management/leadership, community partnership work, and/or combination of both.
• Relate positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and present information in small and large group settings, as well as in virtual settings.

Additional Information

• Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays – Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement (https://www.spokaneschools.org/Page/314) as negotiated.
• Work Schedule – Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
• Benefits Highlights:

• Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
• The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Programadministers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington’s school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
  • Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
• Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District’s plan manager, OMNI.
• Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
• School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
  • Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District’s plan manager, OMNI.
• See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/Page/2253

• A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.

The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, [email protected] 509-354-7284
• Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, [email protected] 509-354-7344

Other district contacts:

• Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, [email protected] 509-354-7344
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, [email protected] 509-354-7284
• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, [email protected] 509.354.5993
• Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, [email protected] 509-354-7344

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282

Follow this link to find out about all the great benefit options you have as an employee of Spokane Public Schools: https://www.spokaneschools.org/Page/938