Athletic Director

New Heights Charter School is Massachusetts only public school that involves all grades (6-12) in the Early College approach. Nearly all our 11th and 12th graders are full-time students on a college campus with younger students earning college credits at the school. You will join a committed creative team of educators who provide academic and social-emotional support to young people coming from high-need backgrounds ensuring they are college and career ready. We support our staff with a wide array of professional development opportunities and coaching.

As a member of the Academic Leadership Team will take a lead role in the development and fine tuning of our curriculum instructional protocols and procedures observations and evaluations school policies and enrichment activities. At New Heights we respect and honor all community members their diverse backgrounds knowledge and experiences.

Under direct supervision of the Principal the Athletic Director is responsible for coordinating organizing staffing and scheduling all interscholastic athletic events and related activities for the school. Under the direction of the Principal (and the designated District Athletic Coordinator) he/she plans coordinates implements and evaluates the athletic program at the middle and school level in conformance with the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association MIAA.

• Demonstrates alignment and commitment to NHCSBS Early College mission core beliefs and educational philosophy
• Adaptable flexible and solutions-oriented
• Evidence of self-motivation taking initiatives and willingness to be a team leader and a team player
• Experience in schools that rely heavily on intervention literacy and content knowledge as a means to dramatically increase student achievement
• Driven to deliver rigorous high-quality standards-based instruction by emphasizing student engagement with complex texts critical thinking and comprehensive literary analysis
• Exhibits a laser focus on analyzing student work and student data coupled with a deep commitment to data-driven decision making
• Quantifiable track record of outstanding academic results
• Unwavering commitment to feedback improvement and practice
• Culturally-aware culturally-sensitive and culturally-responsive. thinking

We seek to build a high-performing 6-12 school and will need a leader that100% commits themselves to the mission doing whatever it takes to urgently and excitingly get the work done to improve student achievement. We need a leader that is extremely inspiring and has a strong radar for excellence in all aspects of their work; desiring to address the big and small challenges that will make the largest impact. This leader must be willing to engage in difficult conversations in a respectful and professional manner while building the investment and shared school culture of highly effective teams. Furthermore this leader is joyful humble open to feedback and nurturing to the needs of all they are leading. This leader is also confident and assured that they have the mentorship and support of their evaluator the Principal.

• Assist in the hiring and clearing process of coaches. Require pre-season and postseason meetings with coaches.
• Assure that coaches and players adhere to the MIAA. and site athletic by-laws.
• Verify that all athletes are medically cleared have insurance have been released byparents and have signed the Athletic and School Code Of Conduct form.
• Previous experience in leadership coaching and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships.
• Schedule all competitions.
• Provide and organize transportation for all away competition.
• Provide and organize officials for all home competition.
• Provide supervision for home competition.
• Keep records of all awards/letters issued.
• Verify that all athletes are academically eligible to compete.
• Purchase all equipment and uniforms.
• Provide adequate practice and playing facilities.
• Respond to all parent concerns and calls and notify site administrator of concerns.
• Respond to all staff concerns and e-mail messages.
• Be the District Advisor to the Athletic Booster club.
• Troubleshoot the day-to-day operation of the athletic program.
• Ensure that each varsity coach maintains an accurate inventory of equipment and materials and file such an inventory with the Principal at the conclusion of each season.
• Responsible for the development of a schedule of varsity and junior varsity and intramural events and in the absence of the coach prepares a schedule.
• Responsible for securing officials for all home events.
• Responsible for the orientation of all coaches regarding site and district policies procedures and expectations and ensures that all coaches comply with MIAA rules and procedures.
• Works closely with the coaches and the school nurse to schedule athletic physicals andprocesses necessary forms.
• Serves as a liaison between the athletic booster groups coaches and site administration.
• Works closely with the staff and site administration to develop and enforce an athletic/academic code of conduct which is consistent with the goals of the staff administration and the district.
• Responsible for development and oversight of the Athletic Department budget.
• Assist the Principal in developing a quality athletic program.
• Assist in the selection of the coaching staff.
• Coordinate the scheduling of athletic events in accordance with MIAA regulations.
• Assist in assuring that the athletic program meets League and MIAA regulations.
• Assist in the requisitioning and issuing of athletic equipment
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of all athletic equipment.
• Assist in the responsibility for the care of athletic facilities.
• Assist in the responsibility for certification of coaching staff and walk-on coaches in accordance with district guidelines.
• Participates in fundraising letters of recommendation press box awards etc.
• Adhere to the DESE Title IX and carry out Board Policies and Administrative Procedures.
• Abide by professional ethics standards established by the school and Board.
• Assume the responsibility for the safety and welfare of students whenever a danger isobserved on or about the campus.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal.

• Assist the Principal in building a joyful and rigorous school culture
• Assist the Principal in fostering consistency in academic and behavioral expectations
• Assist the Principal in collaborating with school staff to support students academic and socio-emotional development
• Ensure that traditions and rituals that support the schools early college mission are built and maintained grade by grade year to year
• Support staff to ensure the effectiveness of after-school enrichment programs
• Support staff to ensure a positive safe and structured culture of high expectations
• Assist in the supervision of students in the cafeteria(s) halls bus area(s) and Student Culture Center as well as other locations where students congregate when needed.
• When involved keep accurate records of student disciplinary action and report the same to the principal
• Communicate regularly with families ensuring they are kept involved with and held accountable for their childrens performance and correspond about school policies as it relates to all events
• Respond to family concerns promptly and effectively

• Relentless dedication to improve the minds characters and lives of students
• Strong record driving outstanding student-athlete results
• Flexible and can adapt to a rapid change
• Effective communication skills
• Strong data analysis skills
• Interest in and passion for supporting student growth
• Ability to provide high leverage feedback to coaches via observations according aligned athletic standards
• Grit personal responsibility and a commitment to continual professional growth
• Strong communications skills with multiple stakeholders including teachers students families and colleagues
• Strong organizational skills careful attention to detail and follow-through
• At least 5 years of athletic coaching and/or athletic administration preferably in urban schools and/or communities
• Minimum of a BA degree required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Proficiency using computers printers copy machines and fax machines
• Excellent organizational verbal and written skills
• Ability to travel for athletic programming athletic events residency and development opportunities.

Required Experience:

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