ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the connecting hub for the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes, located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With 9 exceptional schools serving 6,400 students, Centennial offers a track record of academic success combined with a consistent district-wide drive for improvement. Annually, Centennial students score significantly higher than the state averages in reading and math.
Centennial’s schools are safe and filled with respectful students who are a wonderful reflection of and contributors to the community. The district’s vibrant learning environments and personalized, team approach supports the strengths and addresses the challenges of each individual student. The curriculum throughout K-12 is focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for success.
A transparent and good steward of public resources, Centennial is guided by a strategic plan developed in collaboration with staff, parents, and community members. As a district that encourages, listens and responds, Centennial is the pride of our five communities with 86% of resident students choosing Centennial.
POSITION: Activities Director
DESCRIPTION AND DETAILS:
Coordinates a comprehensive secondary student athletics and activities program. Performs professional and administrative work planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating high school activities and events, managing program development and department finances, overseeing facility and equipment use and care, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the High School Principal. Provide effective leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment and will stress the importance of academic achievement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the High School Activities Department.
• Organizes and administers the overall program of extracurricular athletics and activities in accordance with the MSHSL rules and regulations.
• Provide leadership in the selection, assignment, training, and evaluation of athletic coaches, activity advisors, staff members, athletic workers, activity workers and officials. Confer with high school principal regarding filling activity and athletic staff vacancies.
• Arrange transportation for athletic and activity participants.
• Arrange coverage of all events ie: officials, referees, etc.
• Secure appropriate training services for the appropriate contests and daily training room coverage.
• Supervise and coordinate supervision of home events and ensures coaches/advisors report scores and information timely to the media.
• Determines participation eligibility for students using Minnesota State High School League, District #12 and Northwest Suburban Conference policies and procedures.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, community groups, district and local media.
• Provide representation at the Minnesota State High School League meetings, and communicate information to activities staff; Provide representation at Region and Conference meetings and perform duties as required by conference affiliation.
• Verifies each participant’s eligibility according to established physical and academic requirements of eligibility for participation in each activity.
• Monitor requisitions, and equipment budgets for entire extra-curricular program.
• Submits information regarding coaches’ salaries and hours of service to HR.
• Meets with area boosters regularly as needed. Keeps record of approved fund raisers.
• Compiles and publicizes competition schedules for all sports activities and some competitive academic activities.
• Compiles and presents activity participation numbers as needed.
• Orders equipment and supplies for activities.
• Advises the Superintendent and Principal(s) on all activity related matters.
• Creates, maintains and facilitates departmental budget.
• Coordinate and manage the implementation of school board policy, procedures and centralized scheduling and billing systems for use of indoor and outdoor District facilities outside of the school day and summer in partnership with Community Services.
• Promote a positive image of the Centennial Public School District programs internally as well as to the public at large.
• Arranges all details of home and visiting teams’ needs.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for all school staff.
• Serve on building and district committees or initiatives as designated by the Principal or Superintendent.
• Performance of all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Oversee Pep Fests and recognition events in conjunction with the Head Principal
• Supervises the PAC and Auditorium Coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):
• Bachelor’s degree; three or more years of experience in related field.
• Valid Minnesota Administrative credential preferred.
• Master’s degree (emphasis in athletic administration or educational leadership preferred).
• Ability to provide leadership to diverse groups.
• Ability to plan and organize effectively and prioritize workload.
• Ability to plan and supervise, coach, and evaluate the work of others.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, School Board and the school community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures.
• Knowledge of Minnesota High School League rules and regulations.
• Skills in recruitment, selection, induction and assignment of personnel.
• Skills in maintaining effective discipline.
• Ability to manage fiscal resources.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
12 month contract, starting on or around July 1, 2022.
REPORTS TO: High School Principal
WAGES:
Salary range is $120,000-$125,000 based on experience and qualifications. This is an individual contract and will have a competitive benefits package including – but not limited to – group insurance coverage, sick leave, personal leave, vacation, holiday pay, 403b contribution, etc.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applicants must apply on our website at www.isd12.org. Go to the ‘Employment’ tab to
begin application process. Apply no later than June 22, 2022.
Dan Melde
Director of Human Resources
Centennial School District #12
4707 North Road
Circle Pines, MN 55014