Job Information
The Frances Xavier Warde School Nfp Athletic Director in Chicago, Illinois
Mission Statement
The Frances Xavier Warde School is a Catholic elementary school in downtown Chicago that provides an excellent academic, values-oriented education to students of all ethnic, religious, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in a child-centered urban environment. As a keystone of its diverse community, The Frances Xavier Warde School provides need-based scholarships to thirty percent of its students.
The Frances Xavier Warde School partners with its families, nurtures faith development for its Catholic students, and engages all its students to learn about and respect other faith traditions. The Frances Xavier Warde School uses a rigorous curriculum that enables students to grow, clarify their values, and develop decision-making skills and a sense of responsibility for themselves and the world they will inherit.
Educators and staff administration at The Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW) are hired with the invitation and encouragement to be life-long learners, adhere to a spirit of continuous improvement, and enjoy being in a school environment.
FXW will employ faculty and staff who are progressive and innovative in their craft, who love working with students, who are great colleagues, and who truly find joy in their profession. We would want an FXW staff member to possess the necessary knowledge, skills, character, and commitment to be a productive member of the FXW community. Additionally, the FXW staff member will adhere to the unique Catholic mission and interfaith values of FXW School ,
At FXW, we aspire that each employee is successful. To do so, an FXW staff member will do the following:
Utilize effective strategies.
B e willing to grow in their profession.
Create and manage their area of oversight in a positive manner, respecting the dignity of all.
Embrace the FXW Mission and Charisms.
Complete annual goals and seek professional development opportunities.
Maintain a positive rapport with all members of the FXW community.
Fulfill routine duties and expectations in a dependable manner.
Overview
Working collaboratively with campus leadership, the Athletic Director (AD) is responsible for exercising leadership in all school-wide athletic programs including innovation, program improvement, communication, and administrative procedures. The Athletic Director has the primary responsibility for maintaining open lines of communication between the school and parents, the school and coaches, and within the school. The AD is responsible for coordination of all FXW Sports/Athletic programs.
Primary Functions:
Oversee the daily operations of the School’s athletic program.
Assist with maintaining the safety of students, staff, and the school plant.
Oversee School athletic programs.
Selection of coaches and certified athletic trainers
Coordinate training programs for athletic coaches and develop coaching education programs.
Coordinate parent meetings related to school athletic programs.
Coordinate school athletic events; acting as the liaison between the athletic department and the facilities and school.
Establish and maintain an effective system for verifying student athletic eligibility.
Coordinate safety programs and provide risk management training for all coaches and trainers.
Serve as liaison and representative of FXW among parents, coaches, leagues, schools, meetings.
Plan, organize and supervise school athletic events.
Arrange the contracting of officials.
Provide leadership in establishing and maintaining positive school/community relations.
Responsible for facilities for teams including fields, gyms, tracks, courts, equipment, etc.
Attends athletic and non-athletic school events.
Chaperone student events as needed.
Responsible for updating and maintaining all athletic handbooks.
Prepare the annual athletic budget with the CFO.
Additional Expectations:
Familiarity with ISACS criteria and standards of excellence.
Follow professionalism guidelines as defined in Employee Handbook and School policies and procedures.
Timely complete all required training, including DEI training in coordination with DEI Director.
Laws and regulations regarding co-curricular programs.
Techniques of consensus building.
Use of technology in communication and data analysis.
Budget development and supervision.
Effectively plan, organize, coordinate and supervise school athletic programs.
Provide inspirational leadership to staff and students with particular emphasis on character education.
Effectively analyze problems, issues and concerns and formulate appropriate solutions.
Communicate effectively in oral and written form and effectively establish collaborative relationships with teachers, administration, and staff.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Preferred
Prior administrative experience
Extensive background in working with school-based athletic programs
Experience working in a community and athletic organization
Valid First Aid and CPR Certification issued by an authorized agency or willingness to attain this
Although FXW is an Independent Catholic School, all faculty and staff comply with the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Protecting God’s Children Requirements.
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? We understand. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance for us to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skills, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.
Compensation and Benefits
Pay at FXW is competitive, commensurate with experience, and consistent with independent schools. The School has a robust benefits program available to all eligible employees.
Non-Discrimination Policy
It is The Frances Xavier Warde School’s goal to attract, recruit and retain exceptional faculty and staff that are inspiring, diverse and committed to the school’s mission. We support our teachers and staff by welcoming them into an environment that encourages them to excel and by maintaining a rich benefits package that helps them to flourish and grow personally and professionally.
FXW will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. This nondiscrimination policy applies to student admissions and employment.
We invite you to consider becoming part of our community and FXW makes a deliberate effort to employ faculty and staff of diverse races, ethnicities, and backgrounds. No phone calls please.