School Activities Manager

Job Title: School Activities Manager Department: Athletics

Reports To: Shawni Twyman Overtime Status: 12 month Exempt

Location: Portsmouth Public Schools Pay Grade: Exempt

Job Description:

The School Activities Manager provides district-level oversight coordination and support for school-based activities across Portsmouth Public Schools. This position serves as a central point of contact for activities programming and works collaboratively with school-based Activities Directors to ensure consistency compliance and high-quality student engagement opportunities. The School Activities Manager supports the planning implementation and evaluation of extracurricular co-curricular and enrichment activities while aligning programs with district goals policies and student needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are representative but not exhaustive:

• Provide district-wide oversight and support for school activities clubs programs and events
• Serve as a liaison between school-based Activities Directors and district leadership
• Assist Activities Directors with planning scheduling coordination and execution of school activities
• Support consistency in procedures expectations and best practices across all schools
• Ensure activities comply with district policies state guidelines and applicable regulations
• Assist with development review and implementation of activity-related procedures and guidelines
• Support budgeting purchasing and resource allocation related to school activities (as assigned)
• Assist with event logistics coordination and problem-solving as needed
• Support training onboarding and professional development for Activities Directors
• Collaborate with school administrators staff families and community partners
• Monitor activity participation trends and needs to support student engagement and equity
• Assist with data collection reporting and documentation related to school activities
• Address concerns or issues related to activities and escalate when appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned to support district initiatives

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of school-based extracurricular and enrichment programs
• Strong organizational communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across schools and departments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to support consistency while respecting school-level autonomy
• Proficiency with standard office technology and systems
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional judgment

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Education Administration Recreation Management or a related field preferred
• Experience working in a school setting student activities athletics or program coordination preferred
• Experience supporting or supervising programs across multiple sites is a plus

Working Conditions

• May require travel between schools within the district
• Evening or weekend work may be required to support school events and activities
• Work is performed in office school and event settings

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and one professional reference to the Portsmouth Public Schools Human Resources Department. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Portsmouth Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Required Experience:

Manager