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Eastern Athletic Director

Lansing School District·📍 Lansing, Michigan, United States

Employment

Full-Time

Work mode

On-site

Experience

DIRECTOR

Salary

$50.3K – $95K/yr

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Job description

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment. The High School Athletic Director is responsible for the planning, organization, and oversight of all interscholastic athletic programs at the building level. This individual ensures that athletics contribute positively to student growth and achievement, reflect the values of the school and district, and comply with all applicable district, league, and state regulations. The Athletic Director provides leadership and support for coaches, manages the daily operations of the athletic program, and communicates effectively with all stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Development

  • Direct and supervise all high school athletic programs, teams, and events.

  • Recruit, recommend, mentor, and evaluate coaches in collaboration with the Director of Enrichment/Engagement and building principal.

  • Support professional growth opportunities for coaching staff.

  • Develop and maintain equitable opportunities for all students to participate in athletics.

  • Promote sportsmanship, citizenship, and academic achievement as integral components of athletics.

    • School day responsibilities

    Co-curricular responsibilities

    Collaborate with the building principal and district athletic director on hiring processes for coaches

    Observe practices and provide feedback to coaches on team culture, leadership of team, and sportsmanship

    Lead meetings with 8th grade students about High School sports during the school day in the Spring

    Model good sportsmanship and ensure that coaches and student-athletes are displaying good sportsmanship during competitions

    Communicate with coaches about opportunities for professional development

    Ensure students and coaches are completing necessary sportsmanship courses

    Track and record participation data on a weekly basis in each sport

    Set goals with coaches at the beginning of season, provide feedback mid-season, and complete end of season evaluation using the coaching rubric

    Teach (if certified) or assist with the teaching of classes related to athletics (examples include Coaching and Officiating, Sports Medicine, Physical Education, Health, etc.)

    Operations & Event Management

    • Maintain a current Emergency Action Plan at each location for each sport.

    • Develop and coordinate practice, game, and facility schedules in partnership with the Director of Enrichment/ Engagement.

    • Arrange and confirm officials, event staff, medical personnel, and security as needed.

    • Oversee transportation scheduling for athletic events.

    • Ensure safe and proper use of facilities, fields, and equipment.

    • Manage inventory, distribution, and replacement of athletic uniforms and equipment.

      • School day responsibilities

      Co-curricular responsibilities

      Collaborate with athletic trainers to develop EAPs and ensure that they are posted at all venues

      Ensure that EAPs are communicated to each team and practiced by teams at the beginning of the season

      Schedule facilities for practices and games

      Ensure that event staff are setup to maintain a safe and positive environment for all staff, spectators, and student-athletes

      Schedule officials, transportation, and event staff for all home events

      Supervise events and assign event managers for nights with multiple events

      Prepare game sheets for league competitions and communicate to opposing schools and school/district staff, as necessary

      Keep accurate inventory records of all uniforms and equipment

      Communicate facility needs to operations, grounds, and Director of Enrichment and Engagement, as necessary

      Fiscal & Administrative Management

      • Monitor the building athletic budget within district guidelines.

      • Oversee all purchasing of athletic equipment and supplies.

      • Assist with fundraising efforts and ensure proper accounting of athletic funds.

      • Maintain required records, including eligibility, rosters, program evaluations, and compliance documentation.

        • School day responsibilities

        Co-curricular responsibilities

        Follow all district accounting procedures to make necessary purchases and ensure that all purchases fall within budget guidelines

        Ensure coaches are aware of policies and procedures related to budgets and fundraising

        Ensure that all fundraising activity is done in accordance with district policies

        Maintain records of master student-athlete eligibility and coach evaluations and share this information with the Director of Enrichment/ Engagement

        Student-Athlete Support

        • Ensure compliance with academic eligibility standards and district policies.

        • Promote the health, safety, and well-being of student-athletes, including oversight of injury protocols and return-to-play procedures.

        • Encourage positive relationships among students, coaches, families, and the school community.

        • Foster leadership development and opportunities for student-athletes.

          • School day responsibilities

          Co-curricular responsibilities

          Keep a master list of eligibility for student-athletes, broken down by sport and support student-athletes in meeting requirements to stay eligible for the full season

          Ensure coaches are following eligibility guidelines

          Monitor physical and emotional well-being of all student-athletes and ensure that proper protocols and procedures are being followed

          Observe practices and competitions to ensure coaches are communicating positively with student-athletes, families, and the school community

          Individually check-in with student-athletes during the school day multiple times throughout the season

          Encourage student-athletes to participate in multiple sports throughout the school year

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          About this listing

          • Source: Lansing School District's official careers site (via Lever) · last confirmed on the source 27 Oct 2026
          • Posted 30 Jul 2026

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          Qualification

          Bachelor’s degree in education, sports management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred); Prior experience in coaching and/or athletic administration at the secondary school level; Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

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          Lansing School District

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