Assistant Activity Director

Illinois School District U-46

  • Carol Stream, IL
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    Experience / Knowledge Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers. To build and maintain a high-quality Activities Program, focusing on student-centered activities, building involvement, and promoting school spirit across the school.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCarol Stream, IL

    Description

    Position Type:
    Appendix F - Extra Duty/Non-Coaching

    Date Posted:
    6/10/2026

    Location:
    Larkin High School

    Date Available:
    08/10/2026

    Closing Date:
    Until Filled
    Position / Title: Assistant Activities Director

    Bargaining Unit: NAC

    Department/Location: HS Activities

    Calendar Days: 160

    Reports To: Building Athletic/Activities Director

    JD Revision Date: 12/11/2023

    Supervises: N/A

    Function / Position Summary
    To build and maintain a high-quality Activities Program, focusing on student-centered activities, building involvement, and promoting school spirit across the school. Responsible for assisting the Activities Director in the delivery of the overall student activities program. Additionally, he/she is responsible for but not limited to areas of event supervision, staff development, equipment inventory, facility and contest management, and web/media relations. Frequent night and weekend work required.

    Job Duties / Responsibilities
    • Responsible for securing personnel for activity event supervision.
    • Meet with staff to provide instruction and expectations for supervision responsibilities prior to first contests.
    • Log all faculty supervision information on a designated spreadsheet and submit to the Athletic/Activities Director for proper processing.
    • Assist with maintaining records of student activity participation.
    • Assist with facility scheduling.
    • Assist with updating the activity list and information on the school website.
    • Set up workers, get them signed in and signed out on a timesheet.
    • Supervise- attend all events agreed upon with the Activities/Athletic Director, acting as the official High School representative.
    • Be familiar and prepared with emergency and safety procedures (severe weather, fire, etc.)
    • Make sure all equipment is secured at the end of the event.
    • Maintain equipment associated with the activity.
    • Other duties as assigned.
    • Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.
    • Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
    • Create an environment appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
    • Cultivate a positive, harassment-free culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback.
    • Attendance at UEC Activities Summit
    • Attendance at Freshman Orientation and incoming 8th Grade Night, as applicable.
    Education
    • Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred
    • Appropriate Professional Educator's License (PEL) preferred
    -OR-
    • High School Diploma required
    • Related coursework and/or previous related experience required
    Experience / Knowledge
    • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers.
    • Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
    • Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
    • Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
    • Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position.
    • Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
    • Spanish language skills are preferred.
    Physical Demands
    • Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment.
    • Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
    Terms of Employment
    • This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance with the school year calendar.
    • For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only.
    • Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the athletic/activity director.

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