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Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Athletic Director
Date Posted:
4/1/2026
Location:
Proviso West High School
Date Available:
07/01/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
POSITION TITLE: Director of Athletics and Activities
Division / Department: Administration - Special Payroll
Classification (FSLA): Full-time, Exempt (TRS)
Position Group: Administration
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Anticipated Work Year & Hours*: 260 Days (12 - Month)
Union Membership: NA
Reports to: Building Principal
General Description:
Oversee the development and direction of the interscholastic and intramural athletic programs of all schools within the Proviso Township High Schools District 209.
The Athletic Director supervises and evaluates the athletics administrative assistant, activities coordinator, coaches, trainers, and athletic support personnel. The Athletics Director establishes a clear vision of excellence and ensures a quality, comprehensive, and equitable program of cocurricular athletics through authentic student, parent, staff, and community engagement.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, the candidate must possess the following required education, certification, skills, experience and/or qualifications. Employees are responsible for obtaining/retaining the most current statutory and administrative rule requirements for their position.

• Education/Training:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or institution.
• Licensure:
  • Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Endorsement:
  • General Administrative endorsement
  • Must possess or be able to receive coaching certification in accordance with Illinois High School Association (IHSA) policy
  • Valid CPR certificate
  • Valid Advanced First Aid certificate
  • Experience:
    • Previous successful athletic administrator, preferred
    • Previous successful school administrative experience, preferred
    • Previous experience as a head coach or an assistant coach of a high school/ collegiate athletic program
    • Experience managing a budget, generating and providing reports
    • Collaborative leadership experience
  • Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak publicly to groups and media
    • Technology Competency:
      • athletic scheduling, using scheduling software
      • development and maintenance of websites and social media accounts
      • develop effective multimedia presentations and tools for parents, students, and staff
    • Effective project management, oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; Perform written and verbal and presentations as necessary
    • Ability to represent student and district needs in a positive and professional manner
    • Deep understanding of program improvement and use of data in supporting and facilitating change.
    • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding high school athletics.
    • Ability to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

Desired Qualifications:
It is desired that the successful candidate for this position possesses the following skills, experience, and qualifications. These are "desired qualifications" only, and are not required to be considered for employment for this position)
o Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
o Master's/Doctorate degree.
o Experience working with diverse internal and external stakeholders
Essential Duties and Responsibilities*:

1. Prepare and assist in the administration of athletic budget and coaching supplies; processing bills, game gratuities, travel and meal expenses, and legitimate reimbursements for athletic events to accounting office; schedule necessary travel and meal arrangements for athletic teams in the school district
2. Initiate, develop and implement pre-high school athletic feeder programs
3. Attend and participate in all required monthly West Suburban Conference (WSC) Athletic Director Meetings
4. Actively participate in the creation and implementation of PTHS D209 policies and procedures that ensure healthy, safe, and supportive learning environments and athletic and activity opportunities for all Proviso students
5. Formulate and administer an athletic inventory system
6. Supervise and evaluate the coaching staff and athletic programs
7. Provide timely hiring recommendations to H.R. for all athletic programs
8. Provide oversight for the coordination of summer coaching camps (set dates & fees, coordinate facilities, prepare information for publications)
9. Provide an annual report on the Athletic Department including student participation and involvement in Athletics programs
10. Regularly utilize the appropriate system to enter and request in a timely manner, all required transportation for athletic events
11. Provide oversight for intramural programming
12. Provide weekly Student Eligibility Reports to coaches and implement with fidelity
13. Administer the Proviso Code of Conduct and the Athletic Code of Conduct
14. Ensure the supervision of home and away athletic contests
15. Enforce compliance with health and safety codes and standards
16. Oversee all protocols and procedures associated with injuries, returning to school, and returning to play (i.e. concussion protocols, etc.)
17. Collaborate with Booster Club and Alumni Associations to support and strengthen athletic and activities opportunities
18. East & West Athletic Directors, along with building Principals, will collaborate to plan, organize, and manage the D209 Holiday Basketball Tournament (held in December at West)
19. Manage student eligibility processes (weekly checks, transfer students, etc.) and ensure compliance, of all staff and students, with all IHSA eligibility requirements
20. Ensure NCAA compliance of all students and staff
21. Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal, assistant superintendent, or superintendent for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school district.*

Performance Evaluation/Accountability:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board's policy on evaluation of personnel. All evaluations shall comply with State and Federal law.
Mental demands/Physical demands/Environmental factors:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, write, type, speak, and listen. In addition, the employee may occasionally be required to bend, twist, reach and climb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, peripheral and distant vision. Ability to work in an office environment, sitting, standing, light lifting, filing, operating office machines and computers, communicating with staff and others. Occasional lifting, otherwise non-demanding physical office activities.
The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet/moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Limited travel is required.
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Stand, walk, crouch, and do moderate lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Knowledge of multimedia equipment and current technology.

Position Goals:
Annually the employee, in consultation with the supervisor, shall develop the employee's goals for the forthcoming year, which shall be set forth in the annual evaluation document. In the event that the employee and supervisor fail to agree on the goals to be included in said document, the supervisor shall establish the goals.
Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: Regionally competitive, based on experience and qualifications: $133,457 - $180,559
• Benefits: Per administrative contract

Application Procedures:
Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/pths209/onlineapp/default.aspx
Selection Process:
All applicants must complete a District application to be considered for employment. Applications will be reviewed. Interviews of selected qualified applicants will be conducted, and a qualified candidate will be recommended by the hiring supervisor to the Office of Human Resources. District 209 ensures equal employment opportunity, as outlined in Board Policy 5:10. The Superintendent is responsible for making final hiring recommendations to the Proviso Township High Schools Board of Education. Employment is subject to the recommendation of the Superintendent, the approval of the Board of Education and the results of required processes outlined in Board Policy 5:30. No individual shall begin work until receiving written approval from the Office of Human Resources. It is the responsibility of the individual who has sought employment to ensure that official approval from the Office of Human Resources has been granted prior to beginning any type of employment.
* Disclaimer:
This job description describes duties and responsibilities representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities and other information contained in this job description are intended only as examples of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the school district's needs and the job change's requirements. The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned. The site of employment is subject to change based on the needs of the school district. As outlined in Board Policy 5:32 Nepotism, no person with an Interested Relationship with any member of the Board of Education, the Superintendent or a District-level administrator shall be eligible for employment in the District.
For Additional Information Contact:
Office of Human Resources
Proviso Township High Schools District 209
8601 W. Roosevelt Road
Forest Park, IL 60130
708-338-5900
Job Description Creation / Revision Date: 01-23-2025
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, and other protected categories as set forth in Board Policy 5:10.