Athletics & STEM Specialist

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
In pursuit of this mission, we are looking to hire a Athletics and STEM Specialist. This position will provide essential support for athletic and STEM programs by coordinating event scheduling, logistics, and communication among stakeholders. Ensure compliance with regulations, manage facilities and equipment, and promote student wellness and leadership. Collaborate with educators and community partners to enhance STEM opportunities and professional development. Monitor participation, track data, assist with budgeting, and champion equity and inclusion across all programs.

Qualifications

• Applicant must possess a background in coaching and/or administration of athletic events.
• Be responsible to District Athletic Director and able to work cooperatively with other school staff.
• Effective communication skills with various groups;
• Has demonstrated organization and management skills;
• A commitment to the total athletic program;
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents with little direction.
• Knowledge of budgetary processes and demonstrated fiscal responsibility.
• Demonstrates strong leadership qualities and personal integrity

Job Responsibilities

• Secretarial support to the District Athletic Director and all 7-12 Athletic Directors;
• Assist the District Athletic Director on monitoring District athletic budgets;
• Planning and arranging for the staffing for home athletic events;
• Hiring and coordination of athletic coaches;
• Taking care of official correspondence and contracts;
• Arranging athletic schedules in cooperation with the school Athletic Directors;
• Knowledgeable of the NCAA eligibility standards, MHSAA rules and regulations, and Lansing School District
• Athletic eligibility policy (Board Policy 5130);
• Promoting publicity for all events, including notifications to the press.
• Assist in scheduling athletic events, tournaments, and transportation logistics.
• Support compliance with state and league rules, eligibility requirements, and safety guidelines.
• Coordinate communication between building athletic directors, coaches, families, and district athletic director.
• Help manage athletic facilities use, inventory, and equipment distribution.
• Contribute to promoting student-athlete wellness, leadership, and academic balance.
• Collaborate with teachers to expand extracurricular STEM opportunities for students.
• Manage logistics such as registration, materials procurement, and event scheduling.
• Build partnerships with local businesses, universities, and STEM organizations to enrich student experiences.
• Support professional development opportunities for staff engaged in STEM programming.
• Highlight student achievements in athletics and STEM.
• Track participation data and prepare reports for district athletic director.
• Assist with budget monitoring, purchasing, and resource allocation.
• Serve as a liaison between schools, community organizations, and district office.
• Promote equity and inclusion across all programs to ensure access for all students.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Primarily sedentary work involving extended periods of sitting and computer use.
• Occasional walking or standing within an office or school building to retrieve files, assist visitors, or attend meetings.
• Frequent verbal and written communication using phone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Daily use of office technology including computers, printers, and phones.
• May occasionally lift or move materials or packages weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.
Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.
External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.
Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).