JLS Athletic Director

JLS Athletic Director

Salary

$24.93 - $30.60 Hourly

Location

Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Job Type

SEIU Hourly

Job Number

202601503

Department

Community Services Department

Opening Date

09/03/2026

Closing Date

9/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

The position plans and coordinates practice schedules, games, and activities for each middle school athletic team. The coordinator communicates regularly by phone and email with families, coaches, league officials, school administrators, students, and other stakeholders regarding team schedules, transportation/carpools, athletic program information, and related needs.

This position provides excellent customer service to students, parents, coaches, supervisors, and school administration while supporting the day-to-day operations of the middle school athletic program. Responsibilities also include assisting with the recruitment and coordination of coaches and developing new sports and athletic activities to expand opportunities for middle school students.

This is a part-time, non-benefited position supporting the middle school athletic program for approximately 10 months of the year. The position is employed by the City of Palo Alto.

Essential Duties

• Communicates with customers by phone and email, providing timely and professional assistance.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts recreational activities and programs for middle school-aged community members.
• Recruits, interviews, and coordinates middle school sports coaches.
• Serves as the onsite supervisor at JLS Middle School in Palo Alto, ensuring City and School policies and procedures are followed and monitoring practices and games.
• Communicates practice and game schedules to coaches, customers, referees, and league officials.
• Works Monday through Friday between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Provides seasonal training and orientation to coaching staff.
• Maintains current CPR and First Aid certification or obtains certification within six months of hire.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-management skills.
• Strong professional email and correspondence skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• At least one year of experience serving as an athletic director at the middle school level.
• At least one year of coaching experience, preferably in a middle school or youth sports setting.

Supplemental Information

The Selection Process:

• Applicants will receive email recruitment status notifications. Governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates.
• Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination process may consist of supplemental questions, online assessment, written examination, practical performance, oral examination, or any combination to determine which candidate will move forward in the hiring process.
• The screening process for this position typically may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.

Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGovs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the city will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both perspective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

City of Palo Alto offers the following benefits to those in a SEIU Hourly position:

Medical Stipend

$3.80 effective the pay period including July 1, 2024.

Sick Leave

Earn .03 hour of sick leave for each hour worked.

Retirement

City of Palo Alto PST (Part-time, Seasonal & Temporary Employees) Retirement Plan

Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.

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What do you believe makes a successful middle school athletic program?

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What steps would you take to promote student safety during athletic practices and competitions?

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What does excellent customer service mean to you in a city athletic environment?

Required Question

Employer City of Palo Alto

Address 250 Hamilton Ave

Palo Alto, California, 94301

Phone (650) 329-2376

Website https://www.paloalto.gov/Home