Position Type:
Administration/Coordinator

Date Posted:
11/18/2021

Location:
Administration Center - Allentown, PA

Coordinator of Student Activities and Athletics

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree; major in education, physical education, or similar field. Masters preferred.
2. Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate preferred.
3. Minimum three years experience in teaching or related roles. Coaching experience preferred.
4. Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34 and 151)
5. Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary
Assists the Director of Operations, in leading the district's student activities and K-12 athletic programming. Administers and coordinates the activities of the district in support of the policies, goals, and objectives in support of the mission, vision, and strategy established by the superintendent and school board. Works toward creating a safe and positive learning environment in which students and staff have and achieve high expectations for success in student engagement and experiences. Develops a working relationship with all athletic department staff and building and district administration. Acts as a liaison and coordinator for the development and operation of student activities and community and athletic programs through strong school feeders, community partnerships, and collegiate involvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Serves as ambassador for ASD athletics and student activities to the Allentown community.
2. Identify and cultivate relationships with community organizations with aligned goals, mission and vision of the district.
3. Build strong, positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
4. Collaborate with Athletic Directors and administrators to ensure equitable student activities and athletic opportunities for all students and academic support.
5. Cultivate relationships with elementary and middle school principals to identify opportunities to grow K-8 athletics and serve as feeders for high schools.
6. Grow and partner with community leagues and athletic clubs including summer programming to support the development of younger athletes.
7. Collect data and develop metrics in order to measure progress of student activities and community and athletic programming.
8. Assist in providing professional growth and development opportunities for athletic staff and coaches, including regular meetings, to help create an environment of collaboration and communication.
9. Work collaboratively with booster clubs and parent groups, and other community stakeholders as it relates to athletics and student activities.
10. Address the unique needs of low-income children, children with disabilities, English learners, racial and ethnic minorities, students experiencing homelessness, and foster care youth, including outreach and service delivery
11. Plan and implement summer learning and supplemental afterschool programs
12. Collaborate with building and grounds staff to ensure facilities are safe.
13. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent of Schools and/or Deputy Superintendent.
14. Requires work hours outside of the regular school day, which may include nights and/or weekends

Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!

The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.

The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.

This may include*

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal and Sick time
• PSERS Retirement Fund

*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement.

For more information on this position, please read the full description document.

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