Join the Northland Community Schools team of caring professionals who support students and one another. Besides its location in beautiful north central Minnesota, Northland Community Schools offers small class sizes, a commitment to staff development, innovative approaches to learning, and a variety of athletics and activities.  The district serves the surrounding communities of Outing, Longville, Federal Dam, Boy River and Remer offering Prek-12 education. To learn more about Northland Community Schools, please check out our website at: www.isd118.k12.mn.us 

JOB SUMMARY: Assists the Hill City/Northland Storm Activities Director. These responsibilities include internal operations including managerial duties, assisting in coordination and communication of activities, and assisting with managing equipment, facilities, and bookkeeping.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

40 %    Managerial Duties for Athletic Activities

1. Maintains records and documents as required and necessary to ensure proper documentation of athletic program activities, events, participation, and related information for the purpose of complying with school policies as well as applicable laws and regulations.

2. Inputs rosters in rSchool for host school

3. Assists in coordinating game workers at host school

4. Assists in arranging transportation for student participants and staff members as required.

5. Monitor academic eligibility of student participants at grade checks. Notify Activities Director of student eligibility.

6. Creates sports programs for host school events.

30 %    Communication and Coordination of Activities

1. Fosters good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the activities program.

2. Keeps records of all senior high school activities, contests, and maintains a record file of all award winners (date and type of award and scholarships.)

3. Assists in organizing, scheduling and preparing documents for fall, winter and spring sports nights.

4. Assists in preparation for the annual recognition program for school activities and Athletic Banquet.

5. Assists in distributing forms for activity/sport pictures

20 %      Managing Equipment, Facilities, and Bookkeeping.

1. Deposits, receipts, and tracks sports payments and uniform deposits

2. Returns uniform deposits at the end of season

3. Assists in arranging facilities and facility use forms

4. Assists in collecting pay sheets for coaches, game workers, and referees and turns them into the bookkeeper.

Perform other duties as assigned or requested. 

WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

Education/Certification Requirements:

• Minnesota State High School League requirements for Activities Director certification.  

• Knowledgeable in the area of activities and athletics.  

• Ability to work harmoniously with other coaches.

Experience:

• Previous experience in working with children, specifically athletics, preferred.

• CPR and first aid training desired

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a diverse environment

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, community, and staff

• Working knowledge of district discipline policies

• Knowledge of MSHSL/Conference/Section rules and regulations

• Ability to instruct, lead and supervise student athletes

• Ability to work with individuals of various ability levels

• Ability to work independently within a larger context of team cooperation

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices, and Software:

• Operates computer, printer, copy machine, fax machine, phone system, walkie-talkie, and other electronic or technological equipment for the specific position

• Uses basic office software

• Uses Gmail to send and receive district communication

Supervision of Other Employees:

• This position does provide work direction and supervision for assistant and junior high coaches.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Position may include extended periods of standing

• Position may include extended periods of sitting during meetings and when working with students

• Position may include bending, stooping or sitting on the floor while working with students

• Position may include lifting equipment or supplies, typically not to exceed 25 pounds

• Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity

• Position may involve addressing physical and/or emotional outbursts from students

Mental Job Requirements:

• Position includes the need to clearly communicate directions and information to students

• Position requires working with interruptions, handling multiple tasks and organizing and prioritizing work assignments

• Position requires flexibility and willingness to undertake a variety of tasks

• Position involves responding to critical or emergency situations

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in a athletic environment which typically includes moderate noise from students, computers, and other work-related equipment

• Position involves occasional exposure to blood/bodily fluids and airborne pathogens

• Position may involve higher noise level 

Job Outcomes:

• Projects a positive, cooperative and respectful attitude with students, parents, other employees and community members.

• Maintains a positive, professional, and safe educational environment at all times.

• Supports students to assist them in reaching their full potential athletically, emotionally, physically, and socially

• Provides confidentiality for all students and staff

This description describes the general nature and work expected of an individual assigned to this position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability

Northland Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
ISD #118 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, familial status, religion, creed, gender, marital status,
genetic information, or receipt of public assistance in admission, access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.