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Eastern Athletic Director

Lansing School District
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Lansing, MI$50.3k - $95kLSEA Salaried (35 hours/week - 40 weeks/year)Posted 2mo ago

About the role

High School Athletic Director responsible for planning, organization, and oversight of all interscholastic athletic programs at the building level, ensuring compliance with district, league, and state regulations, and providing leadership for coaches and student-athletes.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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 (e.g., Coaching and Officiating, Sports Medicine, Physical Education, Health).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Maintain a current Emergency Action Plan at each location for each sport.
  • Monitor budget within district guidelines; oversee purchasing of athletic equipment and supplies; assist with fundraising; maintain records including eligibility, rosters, program evaluations, and compliance documentation.
  • Follow all district accounting procedures for purchases and budgeting; ensure fundraising complies with policies; maintain master student-athlete eligibility and coach evaluations; share information with Director of Enrichment/ Engagement.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, sports management, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • Prior experience in coaching and/or athletic administration at the secondary school level.
  • Knowledge of MHSAA and league regulations.
  • Demonstrated organizational, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage budgets, scheduling, and multiple programs simultaneously.
  • Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
  • Valid High School teaching certificate preferred.

Skills

Required:LeadershipCommunication

Benefits

  • LSEA Salaried (35 hours/week - 40 weeks/year)
  • On-site
  • $50,285 - $95,000 a year with additional $10,057 stipend if applicable
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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