ATHLETICS PROGRAM MANAGER. 8HRS, CONT.

ATHLETICS PROGRAM MANAGER. 8HRS, CONT.

Spokane Public Schools - 3.6 Spokane, WA Job Details Part-time $90,605 - $108,186 a year 3 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Dependent care reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Pension plan Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications School experience Reporting and dashboarding tools Communication platforms Working with middle schoolers Working with youth Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description Description The Athletics Program Manager is responsible for building, leading, and expanding athletic experiences across Spokane Schools. The Program Manager provides clear direction, leadership, and support to the district's middle school athletics programs and includes the construction and coordination of community and inter-district tournaments. This position also serves as the primary lead for athletics technology systems, while working closely with the Executive Director of Athletics and After School Programs. As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers.

CONTRACT TYPE

CONTINUING (260 DAYS/12 MONTHS)

HOURS:

8 ANTICIPATED

START DATE

JULY 1, 2026 Benefits-Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year. Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays. Most positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements as negotiated.

SALARY RANGE

$90,605 - $108,186 Responsibilities Construct, schedule, and coordinate local tournaments and competitive events, including brackets, seeding, officials, venues, and inter-district and community partner participation. Facilitate community sponsorship opportunities to expand resources and funding. Oversee and grow middle school athletics across Spokane Public Schools, ensuring equitable access to programming at every middle school. Provide leadership, supervision, and development to middle school athletic coordinators, coaches, and site leads, building consistent expectations and structures across schools. Develop and sustain partnerships with neighboring districts, leagues, community organizations, and feeder high schools to expand middle school competition and pathways. Plan and lead middle school athletic seasons, schedules, and programming including summer and intramural opportunities. Facilitate, plan, and lead all aspects of key middle school athletics events and culminating tournaments in partnership with the SPS Athletics/After School Programs Department. Serve as lead for athletics technology systems (registration, eligibility, scheduling, communication, and data platforms), managing implementation, training, troubleshooting, and data integrity. Collaborate around program goals and initiatives within Athletics/After School Programs department, aligning middle school athletics with district priorities and high school pathways. Coordinate staff, coaches, athletics leadership, youth leaders, partnerships, tournaments, events, data reporting, policies, procedures, and safety protocols for middle school athletics. Represent SPS on various committees, leagues, and community events related to middle school athletics. Work within a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned within the Athletics/After School Programs Department. Qualifications Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed above. Master's Degree/School Administrative credential preferred; minimum of five year's experience in athletics management/leadership, middle school programming, community partnership work, and/or a combination of both. Demonstrated experience in athletics organization, with preference for middle school or youth-level program leadership and tournament/event coordination. Knowledge and application of athletics technology systems and various technical platforms, including registration, eligibility, scheduling, and data/reporting tools. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to facilitate meetings and present information in small and large group settings, as well as in virtual settings. Demonstrated skills in use of digital organizational and communication resources. Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet multiple deadlines. Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with diverse groups of students, parents, community stakeholders, and SPS staff. Relate positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Flexible availability nights and weekends and throughout the summer. Additional Information Work Schedule - Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs. Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays - Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement Collective Bargaining Agreementsas negotiated.

Benefits Highlights:

TheSchool Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington's school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position). Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA). Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program. School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension. Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District's plan manager, OMNI. See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/salaries-and-benefits A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer. The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator:

Jodi Harmon, Section 504

Coordinator:

Melanie Smith, Other district contacts:

ADA Officer:

Stephanie Busch, Affirmative Action Officer:

Jodi Harmon, Equal Opportunity Officer:

Jodi Harmon, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/

Student Civil Rights Officer:

Melanie Smith, Address:

200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282