Associate of Athletics and Activities

Bachelor’s degree required

Experience in athletics administration, coaching, or program coordination preferred

Strong organizational and operational management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Familiarity with athletic compliance requirements (OHSAA preferred)

Statement of Non-Disclosure

KIPP Columbus is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school for consideration of any position (admission, employment, etc.). KIPP Columbus does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 4112.02 of the Ohio Revised Code

The Opportunity

The Associate of Athletics and Wellness supports the planning, coordination, and execution of KIPP Columbus’s middle and high school athletics programs and related wellness initiatives. Working closely with the Director of Athletics, the Associate ensures the operational excellence of a growing athletics program that currently includes 16 sports, more than 35 coaches, and over 400 student-athletes across middle and high school.

This role is responsible for managing day-to-day athletic operations including game-day logistics, eligibility tracking, scheduling support, facilities coordination, and communication with coaches, families, and partner schools. The Associate of Athletics and Wellness plays a critical role in ensuring athletic programs operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) requirements and KIPP Columbus policies.

The Associate will also support the development of student wellness initiatives, extracurricular programming, and athletic department operations that promote student engagement, healthy lifestyles, and school pride across campus.

Athletics Operations and Logistics

Support the day-to-day operational management of the KIPP Columbus athletics program.

KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of tuition-free public schools educating 120,000 students in grades Prek-12 across 21 states and Washington, DC.   We have a  network of 16,500 educators and 175,000 students and alumni across the country.

KIPP Columbus is the only KIPP school in Ohio and educates more than 2,000 students K-12 on a 150+ acre campus in Northeast Columbus.

In addition to academic excellence, KIPP Columbus also partners with nearly 100 community organizations to provide extracurricular activities, programming, health and wellness services, meals, and more to KIPP students, families, and the broader community. KIPP is also a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, offering more than 10 varsity sports.

The KIPP Columbus learning campus will continue to advance student learning, expand partnerships, enable superior programming, and serve as a teaching and leadership lab for schools nationwide, reimagining education through a deeper lens of antiracism, excellence, and joy as we expand to educate nearly 4,000 students on our learning campus in the coming years.

Interested in learning more about our school?  Please check out our website: https://www.kippcolumbus.org/

Why Teach with KIPP Columbus?