Role Purpose
The Associate Activities Director of Cotter Schools provides support to the Activities Director for the direction and guidance of all activity programs.
Position Responsibilities:
- Design and implement development programs for sports and activities to improve performance, including E-12 opportunities offered during the school year and summer.
- Know and uphold school and MSHSL rules and athletic policies. Know and understand school, student, and employee handbooks. Develop policies and practices that integrate the rules and policies of the MSHSL and Cotter Schools.
- Oversee athletic and activities inventories, requisitions and budgets. Assist the Activities Director, and Booster Club leadership in determining needs and priorities.
- Assist the Activities Director with providing direction and instruction for athletic coaches and student athletes. Mediate disputes between these parties.
- Coordinate with coaches to schedule games and practices, and collaborate with other officials with the conference and area school districts about scheduling issues.
- Work with coaches, parents, and other volunteers to allocate time for formal activities and open sessions on the fields, courts, or weight room.
- Assist the Activities Director with evaluating programs, and soliciting feedback from players, parents, and coaches to improve programming
- Work closely with the Activities Director and other school administrators to ensure programming aligns with the mission of the school, to help students remain eligible for participation, and with the development of a long-range plan for facilities and future K-6 programming.
- Teach classes and coach activities as needed and assigned by administration.
Essential Functions and Competencies:
- Leadership: assist in the development and oversight of a comprehensive plan for the activities department. Provide direction, encouragement, and support to bring this plan forward.
- Management: ability to prioritize tasks and delegate to others effectively, provide constructive feedback for staff members, and make decisions on a timely basis.
- Communication: strong interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work well with coaches, students, parents, and other officials.
- Organization: ability to handle substantial information, pay close attention to details, make quick decisions as situations arise and change.
- Problem solving: ability to recognize problems early and seek solutions that deliver positive results
- Mission-based: openness to, and support of, the mission of Catholic education and Cotter Schools
Education and Experience:
- BS/BA in education, physical education, sports management or related field
- 3 years of coaching or related experience
- Teaching license and classroom teaching experience
- MN School Administrator’s license or advanced degree equivalent preferred.
Required Work Schedule:
This is a 10-month salaried position. It requires flexibility regarding scheduling and on-sight supervision.
Salary and Benefits:
- Salary is negotiable based on level of experience and credentials per the Teacher Salary Schedule.
- Benefits include health, dental, life/long-term disability insurance, and pension plan contributions.
- Cotter provides a tuition discount of 50% off tuition for students of full-time employees.
To Apply:
Please email a cover letter, resume, and a list of 5 professional references with their contact information to Mathias O’Brien, Activities Director, at matobrien@cotterschools.org. Include the position title in the subject line.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,116.00 - $70,266.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evenings as needed
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Winona, MN 55987 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,116 - $70,266