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What is an athletic admin?

Athletic Admins, or Athletic Administrators, are professionals responsible for overseeing the operations and management of athletic programs within schools, colleges, or sports organizations. Their duties typically include budgeting, scheduling, compliance with athletic regulations, hiring coaches, and ensuring the safety and well-being of athletes. They play a key role in fostering a positive sports culture, supporting student-athlete development, and coordinating events and logistics. Athletic Admins serve as the bridge between athletes, coaches, parents, and organizational leadership.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an athletic admin?

To thrive as an Athletic Administrator, you need a solid background in sports management, organizational leadership, and budgeting, often supported by a degree in sports administration or a related field. Familiarity with athletic compliance systems, scheduling software, and event management platforms is typically required. Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills help in managing teams, coordinating events, and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders. These skills are crucial for ensuring smooth athletic operations, regulatory compliance, and the overall success of sports programs.

How does an athletic admin typically collaborate with coaches and other staff to ensure smooth operations during sports seasons?

Athletic Admins work closely with coaches, trainers, and support staff to coordinate schedules, manage resources, and address any logistical challenges that arise during the sports season. They often act as a communication bridge between departments, ensuring everyone is informed about events, facility availability, and compliance requirements. Regular meetings and updates are common, and Athletic Admins must be proactive in resolving conflicts and supporting the needs of both staff and student-athletes. This collaborative environment helps maintain efficient operations and fosters a positive team culture.

What is the difference between Athletic Admin vs Athletic Trainer?

AspectAthletic AdminAthletic Trainer
CredentialsBachelor's degree often required; certifications varyBachelor's or master's degree in athletic training; certification (ATC)
Work EnvironmentAdministrative offices, sports organizations, schoolsClinics, sports fields, hospitals, schools
Primary ResponsibilitiesManaging sports programs, budgets, compliancePreventing, diagnosing, and rehabilitating injuries

While both roles support athletic programs, Athletic Admin focuses on management and organization, whereas Athletic Trainers are directly involved in injury care and prevention. They often collaborate but serve distinct functions within sports organizations.

What cities in Michigan are hiring for Athletic Admin jobs?

Cities in Michigan with the most Athletic Admin job openings:

Infographic showing various Athletic Admin job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 33% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Athletic Coordinator - Northwestern High School

Detroit Public Schools Community District

Detroit, MI • On-site

$4.6K/wk

Full-time

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Job description

Job Description
Job Title
Position Title: Athletic Coordinator
Location: Northwestern High School
Salary Range: $4,687.10 stipend
Reports to: Building Principal/Administrator Designee, under the direct authority of the Deputy Executive Director of Athletics
Bargaining Unit: DFT
Benefits Eligibile: No
Telcommuting Eligibility: Not eligible for telecommuting.
Position Summary:
The Athletic Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, administration and implementation of a comprehensive athletics program for coaches and students enrolled at local high schools. The position of Athletic Coordinator involves a number of complex tasks, including, but not limited to: sports scheduling, eligibility, transportation, uniforms/equipment purchase/management/inventory, emphasis on community and parental involvement, strong operating knowledge of fiscal responsibilities, tickets sales, game staff, revenue deposits for the schools, field/facilities-readiness, the ability to implement evaluation procedures and develop athletic plans that are consistent with District, state and federal policies and guidelines, support for the theory of action for Detroit Public Schools Community District, and the effective communications techniques that provide clear, timely and accurate information to the schools, parents, District, state and federal agencies and the public.
This position also requires leadership, expertise and management skills to maintain a present home school as well as to collaborate with Athletic Coordinators and Coaches at other schools and the Office of Athletics, to plan, budget, and coordinate effectively with a wide variety of coaches, state, city, governmental agencies, schools, school Districts and with an array of community-based organizations.
This requires on-going contact with District and other officials both within and outside the school system, including contact with school administrators, school-based staffs and program directors; District agency personnel, state officials, professional consultants, community leaders, associations/organization leaders and parents.
The Athletic Coordinator is expected to represent the schools and the school district at a wide spectrum of school, city, state, and community events focusing on setting high standards of professionalism, honesty and integrity; in the areas of coaching, academic expectations, academic eligibility, athletic performance, professional development, related areas and other activities deemed appropriate by Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Health, Fitness, Athletic training or related fields.
  • Master's degree in Ed Leadership, or Health and Fitness, Athletic Training or related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
  • Five (5) years of related education experience, including three (3) years of classroom teaching experience,
  • Minimum of 5 years coaching/athletics/sports management/athletic coordinator directors' experience in an urban school setting and/or in a multicultural education environment.
  • Experience managing budgets and personnel required.

Essential Functions:
  • Oversee all major functions of athletics at local high schools.
  • Be available for after school, evenings/weekend practices, events and meets.
  • Be punctual and have good attendance.
  • Regularly monitor scholar-athletes academic eligibility performance, attendance, behavior, training and development of their individual athletic ability.
  • Supervise all athletics participating coaches in the building.
  • Coordinate the sports program in collaboration with the school's Principal/Administrator/Coaching staff.
  • Observe and administer all school and District policies.
  • Ensure the organization and seasonal/annual inventory of all equipment.
  • Ensure regular programs of practice in and out of season and study table for athletes.
  • Submit all administrative materials by the deadline.
  • Work closely with the Office of Athletics when scheduling interscholastic contest and officials/umpires.
  • Schedule and coordinate coaches' end of the season/evaluations.
  • Ensure maintenance of necessary background clearance forms, eligibility forms, physical forms, attendance forms, insurance records and similar paperwork for all student athletes and coaches.
  • Oversee safety conditions of the facilities or areas and ensure that medical personal are present for assigned sports.
  • Ensure game officials/umpires are present for scheduled events and that Site Coordinators complete and submit timely payment forms for game staff and officials/umpires.
  • Administer the athletic programs in accordance with state, conference, and District by-laws.
  • Ensure that all coaches, assistant coaches and volunteers have met the minimum and mandatory certification requirements to remain in compliance with state, conference and district guidelines:

  • MHSAA CAP 1-2 (mandatory)
    MHSAA Online Rules Meeting (mandatory)
    AED and Heart Saver CPR Certification (mandatory)
  • Manage the athletic budget of the school in accordance with the District's cash management and audit procedures.
  • Prepare and submit all required budgetary information for both schools. Follows District's guidelines regarding school policies and financial transactions. Prepare reports, inventory and recommendations for equipment.
  • Provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship at all times.
  • Ensure that adequate supervision is provided for all students involved in athletic programs: provides for the safety of participants and spectators by inspecting facilities and equipment and being aware of environmental conditions.
  • Serve as a positive role model for coaches and student athletes.
  • Provide leadership and professional development for courses in improvement and readiness offered within or by the Office of Athletics for coaches, scholar-athletes, as well as self.
  • Other duties as assigned.

  • Security Clearance:
    Internal Applicants
    If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.
    External Applicants
    In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.
    Method of Application:
    Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.
    Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.
    Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at (313) 873-6897.
    DPSCD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240-4377 or detroitk12.org/compliance.

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