Director of Activities, Athletics, and Safety

The Director of Activities, Athletics, and Safety 

is a leader of the District and a key coordinator and supervisor of District-wide Crisis Management, as well as Co-Curricular Athletics and Activities. The position provides oversight of safety and security as well as all student activities and athletics. The Director is responsible for maximizing district resources by streamlining processes across all departments and ensuring that the District's resources and systems are aligned with its mission and Strategic Plan. This leader models integrity, professionalism, and respect while fostering a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Education and/or Experience and Qualifications
Professional Educator License with General Administrative or Superintendent Endorsement.

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Educational Administration.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in education, educational administration, or school finance.
• Possess highly developed interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills to make sound and proactive decisions with little or no direction.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Functions
Serves as a strategic partner to the Deputy Superintendent, ensuring operational decisions reinforce the educational priorities and values of the district.

• Demonstrates the highest standards of integrity, fairness, and professional conduct, fostering a culture of transparency, collaboration, and trust across all areas of responsibility.
• Leads with a student-centered mindset, ensuring that operational strategies support a safe, inclusive, and future-ready school environment.
• Supervises the Director of Safety and Security and other employees, as assigned.
• Serves as the final approver for the Safety and Security budgets.
• Oversees and implements the district's crisis management plan, coordinating safety protocols and procedures, including the management and effective use of systems such as Raptor, Genetec, BluePoint Alert Solutions, AEDs, and 911inform.
• Leads the ongoing implementation of a zero-based budgeting approach, employing innovative cost-containment and resource optimization strategies that expand the district's ability to direct resources toward student learning and experiences.
• Oversees district-wide risk management and safety and security operations, ensuring proactive risk management, strong partnerships with local agencies, and safe environments for all students and staff.
• Provide central office leadership for developing and delivering district-wide athletic and activity programs, including organization and management structures, policies and procedures, staff supervision, staffing, payroll, updating and maintaining the student activity handbook, and general budget management.
• Collaborates with the athletic directors to develop and implement a high-quality, financially efficient, organized, and equitable summer athletic program.
• Collaborates with the associate principals in the ongoing development and delivery of a comprehensive co-curricular activities program, including coordination and oversight for student travel and fundraisers.
• Actively participates in District committees, strengthening alignment between operations, student experiences, and academic priorities.
• Monitors weather patterns to advise the Superintendent regarding school attendance and athletic/activity events.
• Oversees and manages the Summer Athletic Program across the district.
• Serves as the District representative at MSL Athletic Director meetings.
• Manages Athletico contract and athletic training services.
• Collaborates with district and building leadership to ensure equity is infused into practice and remains at the forefront of efforts to disrupt inequities.
• Acts as an agent in leading and implementing goals tied to the district's strategic plan.
• Performs other tasks assigned by the Superintendent.

Skills Required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate satisfactory performance in each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the skills and abilities required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations to keep a respectful and friendly environment for students and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff members and students.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to perform essential job duties.
• Ability to maintain and grow current job skills as directed.
• Ability to use electronic devices and commonly used software, including student management and grade book software, finance software, Microsoft Office, Google Apps for Education, and other cloud-based software.
• Effective human relations and problem-solving skills.
• Strong orientation toward providing customer service.
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Portrait of an Educator Commitments
All D214 staff are expected to embody the District's Portrait of an Educator. This role demonstrates these commitments through their daily work and decision-making:
1. Foster Student Voice —Champions student agency by designing and overseeing career pathway programs and work-based learning experiences that center student voice, choice, and self-direction in career exploration.
2. Remain Curious —Pursues current trends in career and technical education, participates in relevant workshops and conferences, and brings fresh ideas to program development and industry partnership strategies.
3. Embrace Change & Stay Flexible —Navigates shifting workforce trends, partner availability, and student needs with flexibility, continuously adjusting program structures to remain relevant and impactful.
4. Innovate & Reflect —Regularly reviews program outcomes and student placement data to inform improvements, pilots new partnership models, and evaluates grant-funded initiatives for effectiveness.
5. Inspire & Mentor —Provides ongoing coaching, professional development, and evaluation for relevant staff, fostering a team culture of growth, accountability, and shared purpose.
6. Promote Collaboration —Builds and sustains partnerships with businesses, community organizations, district departments, and building staff to deliver cohesive, high-quality career pathway experiences for students.
7. Demonstrate Kindness —Approaches every interaction with students, families, industry partners, and colleagues with genuine care, respect, and a commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
8. Build Equitable & Inclusive Environments —Ensures that career pathway programs, work-based learning opportunities, and industry partnerships aredesigned and delivered in ways that expand access and eliminate barriers for all students, including those in special education.
 

LENGTH OF CONTRACT:  12-month assignment

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Salary Range: Administrative Salary Grade Two - $156,810.00 - $196,012.00
• Longevity bonus of 1% for those at the top of the salary range
• Medical, dental, and life insurance plans tailored for you and your family
• Contribution to TRS (Teachers' Retirement System) for eligible employees
• 403(b) & 457(b) participation
• 14 sick days and 4 personal leave days each year
• Paid bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement for approved courses
• Mentorship and development programs designed to prepare you for career advancement
• $2,000 bonus for completing a pre-approved doctoral program
• Cell phone stipends for 24/7 on-call positions
  
  APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
  In addition to completing an online application, all candidates are required to provide all five of the following separate items electronically:  
  • A single page cover letter indicating interest in the position;
  • A resume listing personal data, education, teaching, and administrative experience;
  • Three current letters of recommendation.      

    
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:  In addition to completing an online application, all candidates are required to provide all of the following as separate items electronically:  

• In addition to completing an online application, all candidates are required to provide all five of the following separate items electronically:  
  • A single page cover letter indicating interest in the position;
  • A resume listing personal data, education, teaching, and administrative experience;
  • Print out of IL State Board of Education ELIS Credentials screen(s);
  • Transcript(s) [EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY]; and
  • Three current letters of recommendation.

Click on the RED "APPLY" button above to begin an application.
 

Please be aware that you will be invited to complete a digital interview via RIVS (Interviewstream) as a requirement of your application. The invitation will come to your email, and the RIVS (Interviewstream) system gives you ten (10) calendar days to complete the interview from the time the invitation is issued. 

Keep in mind that the interview must be completed before you can submit your application, even if the interview expiration is beyond the date of the application deadline. Therefore, all your application materials, interview included, must be submitted by the application deadline.

Please email hresources@d214.org to request an extension.

    "We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status."