Staff Specialist - Athletics

Baltimore, MD, United States

The Office of Interscholastic Athletics is responsible planning, evaluating, developing, implementing, and maintaining athletic services, in accordance with Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association rules and regulations. The Staff Specialist will support the Coordinator with managing and supporting school-based Athletic Directors and coaches, along with related events and special recognition activities.

Essential Functions

Establishes and maintains relationships with school-based Athletic Directors, coaches, and administration.

By direction of the coordinator, ensures that each City Schools' high school offering MPSSAA Interscholastic Athletic Teams also offers at least one athletic team especially designed for student-athletes with disabilities.

By direction of the coordinator, ensures that each City Schools' middle school offering Interscholastic Athletic Teams (through the Office of Interscholastic Athletics) also offers at least one athletic team especially designed for student-athletes with disabilities.

By direction of the coordinator, coordinates transportation and scheduling of games between schools and facilities ensuring that teams including student-athletes with disabilities receive the same transportation accommodations indicated on their IEP.

By direction of the coordinator, monitors and oversees compliance, to the portions of federal, state, and local policies, rules, and regulations regarding students with disabilities.

Completes day-to-day operations of the athletic department to ensure department supports student academic and emotional success.

Collects and analyzes reports based on information from Athletic Directors and coaches.

Assists Coordinator with collecting, analyzing, and tracking eligibility for each school's sport according to all state and Interscholastic Athletic Program rules and regulations.

Assists coordinator in ensuring all financial activities are done in accordance with Board Policy and Maryland State law.

Assists with procurement for ordering equipment, uniforms, supplies, etc., and the delivery of these items for the department; completes documentation for all inventory.

Supports coordination of season and individual scheduling as needed.

Identifies better processes for support and monitoring of Athletics funding, scheduling, and organization.

Assists Coordinator to fulfill MSDE and MPSSAA reporting requirements.

Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

Maximum Salary

86801.00

Minimum Salary

70148.00

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Health, or related field from an accredited college or university.

Two years of experience in academic and/or public policy administration with prior experience in an educational setting preferred.

Evidence of satisfactory performance as a high school coach; evidence of involvement in many aspects of the athletic programming.

NIAAA Registered Athletic Administrator (RAA) certification or higher preferred.

Knowledge of federal and state legislation and guidelines governing Interscholastic Athletic Programs

Candidate must show evidence of administration, organizational, and coordination skills.

Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports.

Ability to read, interpret, apply, relay, and implement policy, rules, and federal regulations.

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication and presentation skills.

Proficient in the knowledge and use of computer applications and technology.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.

Valid Class C Noncommercial driver's license and daily access to personal transportation.

Full time or Part time

Full time

Additional Details

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

Completed online application

Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.

Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications

Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number

All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application

All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see City Schools' City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups.

For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Manager, 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208, Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).

This position is affiliated with the Paraprofessionals and School Related Personnel (PSRP) bargaining unit.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.

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