Athletics Manager, Larchmont Charter School at Larchmont Charter School
Job Summary
Job Summary
Primary Functions: We are seeking a dynamic and energetic Athletics Manager who will be responsible for the successful leadership, supervision, development, and implementation of the Athletics program at Larchmont Charter School. The Athletics Manager will report to the Principal or designee to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations and the long-term strategic success of the Athletics program. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong candidate to build on an already robust program in a small school environment. The ideal candidate is a relational leader who demonstrates a strong work ethic and a sense of teamwork and collaboration. This is an 11-month position collaborating with the campus leadership team. Essential Functions: Play a pivotal role in shaping the school's athletic culture, overseeing all sports teams, and overseeing the School’s Physical Education (PE) department. Report directly to the HS Principal or designee. Develop and implement a comprehensive and inclusive athletic program that aligns with the school's values and educational mission. Create a positive and inclusive athletic culture that fosters teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal development. Be an integral leader in the high school and fully participate in the daily community life of the school. Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of all students at Larchmont Charter School. Ensure the alignment of the Athletics program with our mission and SLOs/core values. Demonstrate and model high professional standards and promote sportsmanship among our student-athletes. Coordinate the logistics of athletics practices and competitions, including securing facilities for practice and game space for all sports, transportation, calendar management, communication (both internal and external), referee fees, etc. Develop excitement for and participation in Larch
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: (*) Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) (*) Minimum of 3 years of coaching and leadership experience, ideally in a K-12 setting preferred. (*) Deep understanding of the unique developmental needs of high school student-athletes. (*) Demonstrated planning, scheduling, and organizational skills, with high attention to detail. (*) Knowledge and understanding of the complexity of systems, especially within schools, and the ability to design for and within systems to maximize success towards intended outcomes. (*) Self-starter, takes initiative and ownership over projects and responsibilities. (*) Strong leadership, excellent managerial skills, organizational, and communication skills. (*) Knowledge of CIF regulations, relevant sports regulations, safety protocols, and coaching best practices. (*) Ability to work collaboratively within and among multiple teams and with diverse stakeholders, including students, parents, coaches, and school administrators. (*) Valid CA Driver’s License (*) TB Test clearance & Department of Justice fingerprinting clearance (*) CPR/First Aid Certification
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: (*) Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) (*) Minimum of 3 years of coaching and leadership experience, ideally in a K-12 setting preferred. (*) Deep understanding of the unique developmental needs of high school student-athletes. (*) Demonstrated planning, scheduling, and organizational skills, with high attention to detail. (*) Knowledge and understanding of the complexity of systems, especially within schools, and the ability to design for and within systems to maximize success towards intended outcomes. (*) Self-starter, takes initiative and ownership over projects and responsibilities. (*) Strong leadership, excellent managerial skills, organizational, and communication skills. (*) Knowledge of CIF regulations, relevant sports regulations, safety protocols, and coaching best practices. (*) Ability to work collaboratively within and among multiple teams and with diverse stakeholders, including students, parents, coaches, and school administrators. (*) Valid CA Driver’s License (*) TB Test clearance & Department of Justice fingerprinting clearance (*) CPR/First Aid Certification
Comments and Other Information
Larchmont is a constructivist school. Constructivism is a theory of learning which holds that each of us has a unique schema of the world based on our lived experience and that by interacting with our environment we make connections to what we already know and construct new meaning. It is therefore essential that we know our students well to be able to meet them where they are and grow from there. We do this through small class size, looping, longer periods of instruction, and a focus on social-emotional development and community K-12.
Learning is seen as an active process. Diversity is core to our model because it is through ensuring a richly diverse environment – of both people and programming – that we create the setting for learning to occur. The diversity of our community provides students the opportunities to interact and benefit from students and staff from disparate backgrounds often resulting in a variety of perspectives leading to diversity of thought and increasing critical and creative thinking. The diversity in the program – both the interdisciplinary project-based learning and the rich array of enrichment and elective offerings – music, art, movement, cooking, gardening, improvisation, and more K-12 – tap into our students’ multiple intelligences and facilitate them making connections across the curriculum. This is the power of our model.
This Diverse by Design video highlights the power of integration and how Larchmont is part of a national movement to realize the vision and promise of Brown v. Board of Education. It was made possible through a generous benefactor and professional filmmaker in our community.
Comments and Other Information
Larchmont is a constructivist school. Constructivism is a theory of learning which holds that each of us has a unique schema of the world based on our lived experience and that by interacting with our environment we make connections to what we already know and construct new meaning. It is therefore essential that we know our students well to be able to meet them where they are and grow from there. We do this through small class size, looping, longer periods of instruction, and a focus on social-emotional development and community K-12.
Learning is seen as an active process. Diversity is core to our model because it is through ensuring a richly diverse environment – of both people and programming – that we create the setting for learning to occur. The diversity of our community provides students the opportunities to interact and benefit from students and staff from disparate backgrounds often resulting in a variety of perspectives leading to diversity of thought and increasing critical and creative thinking. The diversity in the program – both the interdisciplinary project-based learning and the rich array of enrichment and elective offerings – music, art, movement, cooking, gardening, improvisation, and more K-12 – tap into our students’ multiple intelligences and facilitate them making connections across the curriculum. This is the power of our model.
This Diverse by Design video highlights the power of integration and how Larchmont is part of a national movement to realize the vision and promise of Brown v. Board of Education. It was made possible through a generous benefactor and professional filmmaker in our community.