Position Summary
The Athletic Administrative Assistant at Orange Lutheran High School plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the Athletics Department. This position serves as a key point of contact for coaches, student-athletes, families, and the broader school community. Responsibilities include managing schedules, coordinating communications, assisting with event logistics, maintaining records, and helping ensure the smooth execution of athletic programs. This role is essential in fostering an environment where our student-athletes can grow in their faith, develop their talents, and compete with integrity.
Reports to
Director of Athletics
Supervisory Duties
None
Essential Duties
- Provide clerical and administrative assistance to all, athletic administration, and coaches
- Assist admissions with any departmental needs for athletics related to open houses / admissions events
- Answer incoming calls promptly, provide information, transfer calls, and / or take messages as necessary
- Sort incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail, as necessary
- Support the athletic director in department projects
- Book facilities, coordinate food, decor, cleanup, etc., as needed for on-campus events related to athletics
- Maintain an Athletics Dashboard, which tracks all student numbers for participation purposes and other pertinent departmental data
- Schedule departmental meetings, communicate agendas, and take meeting minutes
- Process programmatic and departmental invoices / requisitions
- Champion and effectively communicate the Athletic Department's vision across all departments
- Coordinate off-site facility needs for practices and / or games
- Athletic liaison in partnership with the business office related to sport fee billing
- Support the Athletic Director and Athletic Manager in the transfer paperwork with CIF
- Support the athletic manager in the assistant coach hiring processes
- Partner with coaches and athletic administrators for any ordering needs
- Maintain and ensure the Athleticlink page is current and up to date
- Provide support for coaches on banquet and scholar-athlete certificates
- Provide departmental support related to communication through ParentSquare and / or email
- Partner with business office and head coaches for the delivery of sport fees to families
- Lead and manage the HomeCampus web platform, serving as the primary point of contact for all matters related to scores, rosters, and schedules for coaches, athletics department staff, and key stakeholders
- Provide support for the athletic clearance process for each new academic year
- Partner with coaches to develop and manage the athletic schedule, including games, practices, and events, pending approvals from the Athletic Director
- Lead communication with visiting schools for football, girls and boys volleyball, girls and boys basketball, girls and boys soccer, softball
- Game management support for home football games, including game entry for fans, security management and sideline management
- Organize any additional security needs for home game events
- Create all home game contracts for all programs
- Lead for communication and schedule uploading for Arbiter, ScoreVision, GoFan, and NFHS streaming
- Collaborate with the Logistics and Transportation Coordinator to input and manage transportation details for all teams, ensuring timely travel arrangements
Additional Duties
Scan, copy and create hard copy and electronic documentsInteract with parents, students, faculty, and staff; answer questionsTake phone calls, respond to email, answer questionsMonitor department calendar and department scheduling communicationTrack program participants and related logisticsAssist with marketing / promotion effortsAttendance at evening and weekend events may be required during certain sport seasons and postseason playoffsAll other duties as assignedQualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications and competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
EducationBachelors Degree
ExperienceA minimum of 3 years of working in a fast-paced, high-level administrative support role is required; relevant experience or background in an educational setting is preferred
Licenses, Certificates, and Clearances
Cleared Background / Fingerprint checkValid CPR certificationsCleared TB assessmentCompletion of Ministry Safe TrainingKey Competencies
Knowledge
Knowledge of effective and efficient communication techniques, strategies, and procedures; proper telephone etiquetteKnowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminologyKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammarKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfactionKnowledge of effective interpersonal communication strategiesKnowledge of basic program / project management competenciesProficiency in video editing, Sibelius, Logic, Pro Tools, or other music editing platforms a plusPossess advanced competency in Excel, Google Suite Apps, and various Mac platformsSkills and Abilities
Intermediate to advanced computer skills including data management, email, word processing, spreadsheet, and other relevant software applications; ability to learn new programsIdentify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutionsRespond promptly to customer needs, requests, and assistance; meets commitmentsUse tact and diplomacy; maintain harmonious staff and public relations; represent the school credibly; relate well to a diverse group of individualsPrioritize and plan work activities; use time efficientlyOrganize or schedule other people and their tasksComplete administrative tasks correctly and on timeCompile data and information and prepare comprehensive reportsActively look for ways to help peopleGive full attention to what other people are saying, understand points, ask questions as appropriateAdjust actions with others' actions; be aware of others' reactionsUse logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutionsTalk to others to convey information effectivelyCommunicate effectively in writing, for the needs of the audienceContribute regularly to reporting the impact of trends, data, and community cultureContribute to building a positive team environmentPersonal Characteristics
Exhibit Christian integrity, living in alignment with Christ-like morals, behavior, attitude, and leadershipIntegrate faith and prayer in daily performanceFoster a Christ-centered environment focused on Grateful Servanthood, Accountability, Compassion, and CollaborationAbility to articulate Christian faithActive member of a Christian church; Missouri Synod preferredSupport the Mission and Statement of Faith of Orange Lutheran High SchoolPhysical Requirements
The employee must have the physical abilities to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above
Frequently move about the campus, sit for extended periods, talk and hear, use hands to handle, feel, or grasp objectsOccasionally stand, walk, push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds, reach with hands or arms, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawlWork Environment
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
The majority of work is performed in a climate-controlled school setting, with occasional outside exposure to varying weather conditionsThe noise level is that of a typical quiet office setting with occasional exposure to moderate to loud noise at school eventsNote : The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of essential functions. Specific duties will be assigned by hiring departments and may vary by department.
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