Student ActivitiesAthletic Manager

The State College Area School District (SCASD) is a nationally acclaimed district of 6800 students within a vibrant educationfocused community with over 2000 employees and a budget of $205 million. The State College community includes Penn State University a large diverse university with a proud international presence. Reflective of our population equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our work with every student.

The District seeks a dynamic energetic and inspiring leader to help manage and oversee SCASDs intramural programs clubs and activities.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to ensure every student has opportunities to support SCASDs mission to grow thrive and fulfill their potential through caring responsive education. Our District has engaged families and community members who strongly support education by establishing partnerships to improve all students learning experiences and opportunities.

The Student Activities/Athletic Manager is responsible for:

• Serving as the Districts Student Activity Administrator including partnering with club sports in all aspects of administrative responsibilities associated with club sports.
• Assisting the Athletic Director in:
• Organizing coordinating supervising evaluating and administering the Districts PIAA Club and IM athletic programs and sports teams.
• Interviewing selection and hiring of coaches for PIAA teams intramural coaches and club sport coaches.
• Scheduling coordinating staffing and executing home competitions intramural championship events and home club sports events.
• Ensuring compliance with governance rules and league policies and acting when appropriate and under the leadership of the Athletic Director as a liaison with selectors leagues and government agencies.
• Overseeing the scheduling issuing and reviewing of contracts with officials and opposing teams for all athletic contests.
• Coordinating the scheduling and/or rescheduling of postponed PIAA IM and Club Sports events.
• Planning organizing and scheduling ticket sales using the online ticketing platform.
• Scheduling and conducting fall winter and spring preseason coaches meetings.
• Coordinating team travel game schedule and practice sessions.
• Coordinating with transportation grounds and facilities security and medical supervision arranging for physician coverage (as necessary) and event staff for contests throughout the school year.
• Preparing and scheduling student athlete registration.

• Assisting with the setup and teardown of facilities for district games/events as well as outside users of district facilities
• Assisting with the coordination and use of district facilities with community and outside facilities requests that will include evenings and weekends throughout the year.

Requirements:

A bachelors degree is required with a minimum of one to two years of experience in sports management or athletic administration.

• Must possess effective interpersonal skills and can interface diplomatically with teachers administrators parents students support staff and outside professional contacts.
• Understand and implement all compliance and sports governing standards as well as adherence to District policies and procedures.
• Exhibit discretion and handle confidential student and employee information.
• Use effective verbal and written communication.
• Handle stress and emotions in a manner that serves to defuse potentially volatile situations.

If you desire to serve in this role provide your cover letter resume and three professional references at SCASD strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. Applicants should submit materials by April 24 2025.

The State College Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.