Lakeside School
Middle School Athletics Event and Practice Manager
Lakeside School, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Lakeside School, an independent 5-12 coeducational day school located in North Seattle is currently recruiting for a Middle School Athletics Manager to begin August 1, 2024. This position is part-time, requiring approximately 20 hours per week. Questions about this position may be directed to
Chris Hartley , Director of Athletics.Job SummaryThe manager reports to the Director of Athletics and is part of an interscholastic athletics program for grades 5-12 that includes 25 varsity teams, most of which have both sub-varsity and middle-school counterparts. They are part of an athletics staff that supports all programs, coaches, and athletes. This person will provide weekday support for Middle School athletics practices and weekend competition support. Given that over 90 percent of all Middle School students participate in at least one sport each year, this is a critical position at the Middle School.Duties and ResponsibilitiesBe an active and visible presence at all Middle School practices, supporting coaches and assuring that student-athletes are well-supervised.Commit to providing supports, messaging, actions, and opportunities to a diverse student body and coaching staff who come to school with different and evolving lived experiences and levels of preparation as athletes and coaches.Set up spaces for home events.Train weekend substitute supervisors when necessary.In partnership with other staff members, act as official supervisor at home and away competitions.Manage equipment and uniforms, including distribution and collection.Communicate with parents/guardians when necessary.Other duties as assigned by the director of athletics and associate director of athletics.QualificationsDemonstrated technological proficiency (PC/Windows platform, Microsoft Office, Adobe suite).Enthusiasm for the role of education-based athletics.Demonstrated cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring to interactions. Candidates will understand different perspectives, interact respectfully with cultures other than their own, and cultivate meaningful relationships with people who have different cultural frameworks.Vision and creativity for athletics in the independent school environment.Strong organizational and communication skills.Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.Satisfactorily complete at least two criminal background checks.Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in a field related to athletics, sports management, or education preferred.Experience participating in, playing on, or coaching youth-based athletics preferred.If not already certified, the person hired must obtain First Aid and CPR certifications immediately.Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms and carry office related supplies and equipment.Ability to walk from upper school to middle school campus (about 3 long blocks away).Physical ability to move around on multiple surfaces including sports fields and courts, sometimes for extended periods of time.Ability to lift up to 25 pounds overhead.Ability to lift and set up furniture (chairs/tables) and sports equipment.Standing/sitting for long period of time during event days which exceed eight hours.Potential exposure to dust.Exposure to outside weather conditions such as rain, snow, wind and fog.CompensationHourly Range: $24 - $30Pay is based on several factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Lakeside School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding candidates and provides a competitive compensation package.Benefits include:Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (based on FTE)Dependent medical and vision subsidyRetirement with generous employer contributionLife/disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible spending accountsFree lunchFree parkingBus/bike benefitsHousing assistance programReduced facility rentalsPassport Corporate membershipComputer loan programPaid holidays and vacationUse of school library and gymnasiumApplication ProcessInterested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and work history via the online application.Working At LakesideAt Lakeside we are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community. To learn more about our professional development and mentoring programs, benefits, diversity and inclusion, and opportunities for involvement in non-academic programs, please visit our
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page on the Lakeside School website.Equity in hiring : According to various studies, women and people of color are more likely to not apply for a job if they see themselves as not meeting every requirement of the posting, which means employers miss meeting potentially ideal candidates. Lakeside School is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where employees from diverse cultures are affirmed and equipped to lead an inclusive learning environment for our students. Please apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement.
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Chris Hartley , Director of Athletics.Job SummaryThe manager reports to the Director of Athletics and is part of an interscholastic athletics program for grades 5-12 that includes 25 varsity teams, most of which have both sub-varsity and middle-school counterparts. They are part of an athletics staff that supports all programs, coaches, and athletes. This person will provide weekday support for Middle School athletics practices and weekend competition support. Given that over 90 percent of all Middle School students participate in at least one sport each year, this is a critical position at the Middle School.Duties and ResponsibilitiesBe an active and visible presence at all Middle School practices, supporting coaches and assuring that student-athletes are well-supervised.Commit to providing supports, messaging, actions, and opportunities to a diverse student body and coaching staff who come to school with different and evolving lived experiences and levels of preparation as athletes and coaches.Set up spaces for home events.Train weekend substitute supervisors when necessary.In partnership with other staff members, act as official supervisor at home and away competitions.Manage equipment and uniforms, including distribution and collection.Communicate with parents/guardians when necessary.Other duties as assigned by the director of athletics and associate director of athletics.QualificationsDemonstrated technological proficiency (PC/Windows platform, Microsoft Office, Adobe suite).Enthusiasm for the role of education-based athletics.Demonstrated cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring to interactions. Candidates will understand different perspectives, interact respectfully with cultures other than their own, and cultivate meaningful relationships with people who have different cultural frameworks.Vision and creativity for athletics in the independent school environment.Strong organizational and communication skills.Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.Satisfactorily complete at least two criminal background checks.Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in a field related to athletics, sports management, or education preferred.Experience participating in, playing on, or coaching youth-based athletics preferred.If not already certified, the person hired must obtain First Aid and CPR certifications immediately.Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms and carry office related supplies and equipment.Ability to walk from upper school to middle school campus (about 3 long blocks away).Physical ability to move around on multiple surfaces including sports fields and courts, sometimes for extended periods of time.Ability to lift up to 25 pounds overhead.Ability to lift and set up furniture (chairs/tables) and sports equipment.Standing/sitting for long period of time during event days which exceed eight hours.Potential exposure to dust.Exposure to outside weather conditions such as rain, snow, wind and fog.CompensationHourly Range: $24 - $30Pay is based on several factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Lakeside School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding candidates and provides a competitive compensation package.Benefits include:Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (based on FTE)Dependent medical and vision subsidyRetirement with generous employer contributionLife/disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible spending accountsFree lunchFree parkingBus/bike benefitsHousing assistance programReduced facility rentalsPassport Corporate membershipComputer loan programPaid holidays and vacationUse of school library and gymnasiumApplication ProcessInterested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and work history via the online application.Working At LakesideAt Lakeside we are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community. To learn more about our professional development and mentoring programs, benefits, diversity and inclusion, and opportunities for involvement in non-academic programs, please visit our
Careers
page on the Lakeside School website.Equity in hiring : According to various studies, women and people of color are more likely to not apply for a job if they see themselves as not meeting every requirement of the posting, which means employers miss meeting potentially ideal candidates. Lakeside School is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where employees from diverse cultures are affirmed and equipped to lead an inclusive learning environment for our students. Please apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement.
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