Assistant Student Activities Director jobs in Denver, CO

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

Jefferson County District Athletics & Activities Office helps to maintain & support 18 high schools that reside in Jefferson County. Annually, the district office oversees high school sports and activities, which includes approximately 12,600 athletic participants in 26 sports and nearly 9,000 student participants in 9 activities in grades 9-12.

The athletic department manages coaching salaries, stadium operations, school membership for CHSAA, All-Conference & league standings, MVP & Hall of Fame banquets, athletic trainers, security for stadium and school athletic events, athletic transportation, officials assigning and payment, and game workers for school and stadium sites.

Asst Dir - Activities
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 215
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCA - Administrator - 215 days , G08, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $97,034.00 - $116,322.50 Effective as of: 08-16-2023

Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.

The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $54.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

SUMMARY Assist the Executive Director of Athletics & Activities in supervising and evaluating the District's activities programs. This includes co-curricular programming, CHSAA sanctioned activities, clubs, and district wide concerts/events/festivals. The Assistant Director of Activities will work to ensure that the appropriate resources/support are distributed to each school, while coordinating district wide events and professional development. General supervision of all District activities programming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Assist in administering, supervising, and evaluating Jeffco activities programs. Provide expertise and a specialized focus, ensuring that each area: co-curricular, activities, clubs, etc. receives the attention, support and expertise it deserves.

Responsible for the interpretation of District, State, and National activity rules and policies.

Maintain the departments Activities Handbook and Activities Roles/Responsibilities Resource Guide.

Monitor activity/club offerings and document student participation to ensure equity in the administration of the Districts activities programming.

Develop agendas for the monthly Jeffco High School Activity Director meetings.

Develop in-service training for school-based activities personnel. Responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state and district regulations.

Provide support for High School Administrative teams as they develop, communicate, and implement plans for their annual graduation ceremony.

Provide support for the incorporation of high school activities into the Districts strategic initiative of reimagining the high school experience for all students.

Coordinate with and serve as the liaison between the Athletics & Activities Department and the TOSAs who work on the Strategic Plan for the Arts Team.

Coordinate District events as needed or as assigned.

Represent the District as a member of the Colorado High School Activities Association and serve on CHSAA Committees as assigned.

Represent the District in arrangements and scheduling of events to include coordination of District, Regional and the occasional State culminating event.

Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE Five (5) years of experience in teaching and activity sponsorship at the secondary level or higher. Three (3) years of administrative experience preferred.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING Bachelor's degree required. Preferred field of study in education or related field. Master's degree preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Colorado Department of Education Principal License or Administrator License. Valid driver's license required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Detail oriented; excellent written and verbal communication skills; adaptable and resilient under pressure. Experience effectively facilitating project meetings and work sessions. Apply judgment to ensure equity, and interpret District, state, and national rules and regulations. Work collaboratively and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds. Ability to train/coach colleagues on new/existing systems or processes. Ability to identify needs for project advocacy and communicate to and engage with appropriate stakeholders.

SPAN OF CONTROL The Assistant Director of Activities will support the Executive Director of Athletics & Activities, Principals, and Activities Directors in order to enhance activities programming for our students. This includes providing direct support for activities sponsors/advisors as needed.
The physical demands, mental functions, and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS Ability to analyze complex situations, identify potential risks, and devise effective solutions. Ability to remain flexible in dynamic environments, adjusting plans and strategies as necessary to accommodate changing requirements or circumstances. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other teams. Ability to manage time and priorities to meet deadlines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Work will be primarily performed at both typical office environment and at secondary school sites. Typical secondary school campuses may also contain libraries, science labs, computer labs, kitchens, auditoriums, gymnasiums & athletic fields, and possibly specialized shops. May be exposed to outside elements during outdoor athletic or activities events and during travel between campuses and offices.

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The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.