Executive Director of Athletics; Exempt RB#25-557

 BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ROOM 720 CITY HALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

June 3rd, 2026
 

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #25-557

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY

Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply - must be a resident of the City of Buffalo

(The City of Buffalo Civil Service does not require residency within the City of Buffalo for Native Americans.
The City of Buffalo Civil Service does require tribal enrollment or community recognition as a Native American)

POSITION: Executive Director of Athletics

SALARY: Per Contractual Agreement up to $130,000

LOCATION: City Hall – Buffalo, NY 14202

APPLICATION: CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.buffaloschools.org

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.
 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The Executive Director of Athletics provides strategic leadership, oversight, and administration of the district’s interscholastic athletic programs. This role ensures that all athletic activities promote student development, academic success, equity, sportsmanship, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. S/he will incur routine local travel, occasional overnight travel, night and weekend hours. Under direction of the Superintendent, the incumbent works independently using considerable leeway in determining priorities and independent decision-making to accomplish duties and assignments within deadlines. Supervision is exercised over personnel assigned.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for the district’s interscholastic athletics program in alignment with the district’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities;
• Ensures for the development and implementation of a comprehensive long-range Athletics Strategic Plan focused on student achievement, equity, facilities modernization, and program sustainability;
• Leads the development, coordination, and monitoring of the Athletics Capital Improvement Strategic Plan, including athletic facilities upgrades, modernization initiatives, and long-term infrastructure priorities;
• Collaborates with district leadership, facilities, operations and finance departments to prioritize and align athletics-related capital projects with districtwide goals and funding opportunities;
• Provides athletics-related support to the contract negotiations team;
• Establishes and cultivates strategic partnerships with community organizations, colleges and universities, professional sports organizations, municipal agencies, foundations, and corporate sponsors to expand opportunities for students and enhance district athletics programming, operations, facilities usage, transportation, and equipment procurement;
• Identifies, secures, and oversees external funding opportunities, including grants, sponsorships, donations, naming rights, and revenue-generating initiatives that support athletics initiatives;
• Advises the Superintendent and Board of Education on athletics-related policies, long-range planning, risk management considerations, and emerging trends impacting urban school athletics programs;
• Conducts Board-level presentations;
• Leads athletic-related policy review/revision processes;
• Ensures for the development and monitoring of districtwide athletics performance indicators, accountability systems, and program evaluation measures to assess operational effectiveness, student participation, equity, and return on investment;
• Ensures for districtwide compliance with applicable federal, state, league, and district regulations related to athletics governance, facilities, safety standards, and fiscal accountability;
• Provides executive oversight for athletics-related budgeting priorities, resource allocation, and financial sustainability initiatives in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer and other cabinet leaders;
• Ensures for districtwide efforts to expand equitable access to athletics for all students;
• Oversees the development of districtwide athletics academic eligibility, branding, marketing, public engagement, and community relations strategies to elevate visibility and stakeholder support;
• When necessary, coordinates cross-departmental collaboration among athletics, academics, student support services, facilities, communications, transportation, security, and community engagement departments;
• Provides executive leadership during athletics-related crisis management situations, including emergency preparedness, risk mitigation, and public response coordination;
• Supports succession planning, leadership development, and organizational capacity-building initiatives within the district’s athletics department;
• Monitors national best practices, legal developments, and innovations in athletics administration to guide continuous improvement and strategic decision-making

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Thorough Knowledge of student athletics including strategic planning, budgeting, logistics, and leadership;
• Excellent communication skills with all stakeholders;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to prepare and deliver detailed presentations to a variety of groups;
• Ability to develop, process, and maintain all required records, reports, and related information;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with parents, students, agencies and the general public;
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in directing and managing scope of authority;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree from a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education, in Education, Sports Management, Athletic Administration, Business or related field and 5 years of leadership experience in athletic administration, athletics or any team driven environment preferred.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements.

Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.

FINAL FILING DATE: Open until filled

APPROVED:
Tami Hollie-McGee
Chief of Human Resources

The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579 

Salary : $130,000