District Athletics Senior Manager 25/26

District Athletics Senior Manager 25/26 Indianapolis Public Schools

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4 Indianapolis, IN Job Details Full-time 5 hours ago Qualifications Customer service Writing skills Productivity software Data collection Guest services

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DISTRICT ATHLETICS SENIOR MANAGER WHO WE ARE

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to create their own future. Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the Indianapolis community.

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY

The District Athletics Senior Manager, under directive of the District Athletics Director, will manage day-to-day athletics matters throughout IPS, while assisting with the implementation of programming, student-athlete performance assessments, and serve in a supervisory capacity to school level athletic coordinators.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like. Core Duties and Responsibilities Directly supervise the District Athletics K-8 Coordinator to ensure they are properly developing and facilitating youth level programs and provide support where needed. Assist Director with strategy and policy implementation. Assist with evaluation of athletic directors, attending various school athletic events (practices, games, meetings, etc.) to provide proper assessment. Assist with review of high school athletics budgets and account audits. Assist Director with development of capital projects, representing Athletics in meetings as needed. Serve as primary facilities coordinator, helping coordinate between Athletics and FMD for maintenance, repairs, etc. Communicate between IPS departments (facilities, transportation, school police, innovation, human resources, etc.) and relay messaging between athletics personnel, helping to resolve issues that may arise. Develop district-managed high school sports showcases. Develop and manage other athletics community and school based projects and programs. Assist in the communication with external partners. Monitor Title IX compliance related matters. Assist Director with producing data reports on student athletes. Develop and manage professional development opportunities for athletics personnel. Manage inventory of district athletics equipment and coordinate with vendors. Other duties as assigned by District Director of Athletics. "Day In the Life" Overview On a regular day, as the Athletic Director, you might: Confirm all officials for home contests and buses for road contests that day/week. Manage study tables, having conversations with student athletes about their class work and connecting them with the proper tutors and/or resources. Submit team rosters into the IHSAA portal and to the district athletic department. Cover lunch duty and chat with prospective students about the benefits of participating on a sports team and representing their school. Sending out congratulatory and gameday posts on social media to recognize your excelling student athletes and promote your upcoming contests. Set up before a home game and tear down afterwards.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

SKILLS

AND MINDSETS

As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following: Analytical

• Exhibits high-order critical thinking skills. Collects, researches and synthesizes data. Customer Service
• Exemplifies the district brand for exceptional service delivery. Responds promptly to customer need. Remains calm under pressure while exhibiting a sense of urgency to resolve issues. Oral & Written Communication
• Demonstrates communication skills, both verbally and in writing to effectively deliver messaging to internal and external parties. Observation & Listening
• Ability to monitor and listen effectively and attentively to gain insights into needs and performance. Diversity
• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; conveys an interest in other backgrounds and perspectives. Ethics
• Treats all people with respect. Exemplifies organizational values. Equity
• Lead with an equity mindset, ensuring that programmatic and operational decisions apply an equity-centered lens with consideration to the communities IPS serves. Adaptability
• Adapts to changes in the work environment. Dependability
• Follows instructions and policies, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; self-motivated. Planning/Organizing
• Prioritizes and plans work activities. Professionalism
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; appearance represents district-level management standards. Adept in emotional intelligence competencies, able to quickly determine how to approach various situations with diverse customers and employees. Personnel Assessment
• Able to evaluate athletics personnel throughout the district and consider personnel when making specific decisions. Software
• Proficient with business productivity software. Finance
• Experience with accounting, purchasing protocols, and/or fund raising is preferred but not required.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in related field or two-year college or technical school degree, plus five years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Formal customer/guest services experience. Experience using current Microsoft Office software to create documents that relay information using language and key data points. Experience creating and disseminating mass communications. Video production experience is a plus.

WORK LOCATION & HOURS

This main position for this office is located at 1115 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220. This position is full-time and will require flexible works hours Monday through Saturday, as it requires a significant amount of time spent at evening sporting events. The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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, and sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move ten pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

EEOC STATEMENT

Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

DISCLAIMER

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function.