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Faribault Public Schools is seeking outstanding candidates for a full-time Activities Director to begin June 2018.  The successful candidate for this leadership-level position is responsible for developing and engaging Faribault Public Students in activities and athletic opportunities.  This Director will be part of the high school and district-wide leadership team which supports and encourages community involvement with district goals and building school/community pride.

Faribault Public Schools is a rural Pre-K through Adult School District located about 50 miles south of the Twin-Cities. The school district currently serves approximately 3,700 students in Faribault and our surrounding areas within our community of 23,000 citizens within the city limits. District sites include one early childhood center, three elementary schools K-5, one middle school 6-8, one high school 9-12, one area learning center 9-12 and one education center for adult education.

The historic community of Faribault offers adventure, fun, unique dining, history, shopping and entertainment. Once you arrive you will experience historic landmarks, cultural and artistic gathering places in downtown, 10 lakes within 10 miles with many resorts and campgrounds, 39 beautiful parks within the city, an outdoor aquatic center, miles of bike, walking and snowmobile trails, great lodging and restaurants; enjoy year round recreations such as biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat tire biking and so much more.

Essential Functions:  Plans, supervises, directs and initiates recommendations concerning extracurricular goals. Directs, organizes and participates in district athletic and activity review process, coaching and advising improvement and delivery, programs, materials and equipment selection and overall program assessments.  Develops and monitors budget and programming that can be efficiently within budget while seeking additional funds through grants, fundraising, raising public awareness and collaboration opportunities as necessary. Reviews and interprets participation eligibility for students using MN State High School League, district and conference policies and procedures; making recommendations to the High School Principal, Superintendent of Schools and School Board. This director will be responsible for communicating with parents, community groups, schools, local media and the city, maintaining a positive relationship with stakeholders as a representative of the district. The Activities Director is responsible for overseeing the scheduling of facilities, reviewing activity participation and creating/reporting on student interest surveys.