Job Title: Assistant Director of Athletics
Department: Athletics Department
Reports to: Principal
Location: Lawrence High School
Job Type: Exempt, non-union
Welcome to Lawrence Public Schools
Lawrence Public Schools is committed to ensuring that ALL students successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school, college, and/or career ready. We achieve this by providing a standards-based, rigorous instructional program focused on academic achievement and the development of 21st-century skills, accompanied by a comprehensive system of support. These efforts are monitored and assessed regularly to ensure accountability to all stakeholders.
Position Summary:
The assistant athletic director may oversee different parts of the department as defined by the athletic director. This leadership role is critical to supporting the daily functions of the athletic department and schoolwide operations.
The assistant athletic director interacts with the public, visitors, service vendors, and community and may also interact with government and business leaders.
Other duties include managing business relationships, processes, working with budgets, managing and promoting programs and athletic events, coordinating athletic facilities, developing schedules, recruiting student-athletes, strategic planning, project management and representing the athletic department at various events.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Compliance Management:
• Enforce and implement all rules and policies pertaining to the MIAA and LPS and any other organization athletic teams might be participating in.
• Maintain and submit MIAA and other league eligibility forms for all student-athletes.
• Complete required MIAA grade eligibility checks and inform student-athletes, parents, coaches, and staff of ineligibility.
• Monitor and document coaches' league and state mandated certifications and training.
• Additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Professional Expectations:
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Participate in workshops, seminars, and conferences to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge, and support of Lawrence High School's mission, values, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, and code of ethical behavior as stated in the faculty handbook.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws, local board policies, administrative guidelines, and the local and state codes of ethics.
• Serve as an appropriate role model for Lawrence High School students, staff, and families.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times.
• Ability to perform various tasks, often changing assignments on short notice, with little to no direction.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with others.
• Participate in workshops, seminars, and conferences to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge and support of Lawrence High School's mission, values, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, and code of ethical behavior as stated in the faculty handbook.
Qualifications & Requirements:
• The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:
• Minimum of two to four years of administrative and coaching experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lawrence Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for employees and applicants. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Pay Range
• $113,577 - $124,840
Non-Discrimination Statement
Lawrence Public Schools is dedicated to maintaining a workplace and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination or participate in investigations.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check and availability of funding.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check and availability of funding.
Position : 307111002
Location : LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL
Posting End : 08/16/2025
Salary: $113,577.00-$124,840.00