Associate Principal - Athletics and Activities

Position Type:

Administration/Associate Principal

Date Posted:

4/8/2026

Location:

Freeport High School

Anticipated Start Date:

07/01/2026

Closing Date:

06/01/2026

TITLE: ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE OF ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Professional Educator License (PEL);

Master's Degree in Educational Leadership

Ability to work with diverse populations

Possesses a valid Illinois driver's license

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience as an athletic coach at the high school level

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL:

To assist the Principal in the overall management of the school with a specific focus on student engagement, athletics, and activities. This role functions in a supervisory capacity to ensure that all extracurricular and athletic programs as well as related academic departments are aligned with district goals and promote student well-being.

Performance Responsibilities:

Administrative

Assist in the selection and assignment of professional personnel;

Coordinate the use of the building by professional and community groups;

Compile necessary information into teacher and student handbooks;

Represent school by attendance at local community functions and organizational meetings;

Administer all middle and high school athletic and extracurricular programs in compliance with Board policy, IHSA, and IESA regulations.

Prepare and administer the athletic and student activity budgets, including oversight of fundraising and ticket sales.

Oversee facility safety inspections, event security, and the coordination of transportation for all student activities.

Serve as a consultant to the Principal on long-term goals for student engagement and represent the school at community and conference meetings.

Collaborate and coordinate with the middle school athletic director and district fine arts director.

In the principal's absence as required:

Conduct meetings

Represent the school

Direct the affairs of the office

On-the-spot decisions

Other duties as needed and determined. Curriculum

Assist in the area of the curriculum process

Curriculum study committees

Formulation of new curricular programs

Implementation of curriculum

Evaluation of curriculum programs

Coordinate athletic and activity schedules to ensure equitable and efficient use of facilities and equipment

Manage the procurement and maintenance of athletic and physical education equipment Student Related

Assist teachers with student behavior management and enforce academic eligibility requirements for all participants

Foster a climate that promotes sportsmanship, good citizenship, and student responsibility through programs like Student Council or Student Cabinet.

Maintain accurate administrative records, including student rosters and residency verification.

Create and utilize a system to communicate student attendance and behavioral issues to coaches

Act as a liaison to parents and community groups to interpret school programs and address student-athlete concerns.

Arrange for parent conferences when needed College Recruitment

Assist head coaches in advising students on college recruitment

Educate students and parents on the athletic recruitment process

Partner with the guidance counselors in tracking student eligibility according to NCAA protocols

Monitor changes in the NCAA requirements for student athletes Director of Student Activities

Promote student responsibility by coordinating their efforts through special projects, such as student publications, student councils, etc.

Coordinate Student Advisory and Student Cabinet

Provide leadership, guidance, coordination and supervision of high school's extra-curricular activities, to insure that these are carried out in an efficient and effective manner commensurate with the school's/student's needs and in accordance with established policies and procedures

Provide for a well-balanced activity program by keeping an up-to-date school calendar of events

Supervision of Students:

Supervision of various extra-curricular activities

Generally supervise students throughout the school day

Conduct a program that keeps students informed of current and future events by daily announcements on the public address system and sign board;

Coordinate the taking of athletic and activity pictures and special publications; Staff-Related

Lead the recruitment, screening, and recommendation of qualified coaches and activity advisors

Supervise and evaluate certified and non-certified staff, including teachers in assigned departments and all high school head coaches and club and activity advisors

Ensure all personnel meet district certification requirements and oversee daily staff assignments for student supervision

Coordinate professional improvement and mandated training for coaches;

Assign teachers special responsibilities when it is necessary for students to be properly supervised;

Assist teachers with student conduct and behavior problems (discipline);

Supervision of staff

Assist in the selection of teachers, coaches, athletics and events workers, and volunteers

Supervise and evaluate the teachers and coaches

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12-month contract. Salary to be established by the Board of Education. Range of $105,000 - $120.000 based on experience.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation.

This job description has been reviewed with job specific BFOQ's and in accordance with the American Disabilities Act.