Athletic Director at Downtown College Prep (DCP)
About the Employer
Downtown College Prep (DCP) prepares first-generation students for college success and beyond. DCP was the first charter school in Silicon Valley and currently operates one high school and two middle schools in San Jose, CA. DCP currently serves students in grades 5-12. Downtown College Prep was founded with the belief that all students, regardless of background and prior academic achievement, can and should be prepared for college success. Our vision is to ensure that more first-generation students have the vision, confidence, and academic skills to succeed in college and beyond, realizing their fullest potential and harnessing their power to become leaders in their field and community. Do you have a passion for social justice through educational attainment? Consider DCP's Operating Principles and join our team: STUDENTS FIRST - We believe in every student’s capacity to succeed and stay focused by asking “What’s best for kids?” PASSION - We take steps to see this work as more than a job by pushing ourselves to learn and improve. TRUST - We take risks to be vulnerable, authentic and empathetic while assuming best intentions. SERVICE - We support one another, maintain perspective through challenges and seek ways to be helpful. OPTIMISM - We show gratitude by celebrating the small and big wins, and maintaining a vision of success. HUMILITY - We choose to be self-aware and reflective so that all perspectives are valued without judgment.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Athletic Director (AD) is responsible for coordinating and managing school athletic programs for both El Primero high school and El Camino middle school. This includes all of the planning and organizing around athletics, as well as managing the coaches. Particular focus is on using athletics as a way to support the school’s mission and to cultivate students’ non-academic college readiness through sports programming. The AD will be expected to collaborate closely with community partners, teachers, and site admin to build a comprehensive and well-integrated sports program for both schools.
Requirements / Qualifications
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Comments and Other Information
- Experience working in a educational setting—with a particular focus on student culture and athletics programming
- Experience working with first generation students of color preferred
- Must be able to read and understand a budget and know how to allocate resources
- Ability to coordinate and execute school-wide events and activities; ability to execute athletics programming that engages students and builds a spirit of sportsmanship
- Ability to use data to make informed decisions
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Fluent in written and spoken Spanish preferred
Comments and Other Information
- Experience working in a educational setting—with a particular focus on student culture and athletics programming
- Experience working with first generation students of color preferred
- Must be able to read and understand a budget and know how to allocate resources
- Ability to coordinate and execute school-wide events and activities; ability to execute athletics programming that engages students and builds a spirit of sportsmanship
- Ability to use data to make informed decisions
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Fluent in written and spoken Spanish preferred
Application Deadline
7/8/2022 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/21/2022
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Based on experience
Length of Work Year
2022-2023
Employment Type
Full Time