Sports Information & Assistant Athletic Director

St. Joseph High School seeks a Sports Information & Assistant Athletic Director. 

Reports to: Director of Athletics
Position Type: Part-Time (30 hours per week) / Stipend-Based ($32,500)
Hours: M-F 2:00pm-7:00pm School Year, Saturdays 5 hours on average
Summers: M-F 9:00am-3:00pm
Start Date: July 1, 2026

Position Overview:
The Sports Information & Assistant Athletic Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of athletic communications to ensure timely, accurate, and engaging coverage of our school’s athletic program. This position plays a vital role in promoting student-athletes, enhancing school spirit, and
supporting the Athletics Department’s communication strategies through digital platforms, in-game coverage, photography, and video content. The position will also assist the Athletic Director, with administrative responsibilities, gameday operations and site supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Website & Digital Updates
  • Maintain and update the Athletics section of the school website, including:
• Team rosters and photos
• News articles, announcements, and season summaries

Social Media Management & Live Coverage

• Serve as the primary content creator for Athletics social media (under the SJ Brand account)
  • Post real-time updates during games and events using Stories, Reels, and Live Video
  • Highlight student-athletes through captain spotlights and achievement features
  • Promote daily/weekly game schedules and key matchups
  • Celebrate athletic milestones, awards (All-State, All-Conference), and team accomplishments

Photography & Visual Media

• Capture photography for some key events, including:
  • Senior Night celebrations
  • Team photos and action shots
  • Support parent volunteers for photography needs

Student Intern & Journalism Support

• Supervise and collaborate with student interns or journalism club members to:
  • Feature game recaps, athlete interviews, and editorial content
  • Share student-created content across platforms

Scoreboard & Video Content Support

• Assist with planning, developing, and operating content for the digital video scoreboard during home games and events
• Create visual assets, hype videos, or sponsor slides to enhance the in-game experience

Site Supervision Support

• Provide game day site supervision and game operations support
• Help coordinate and run score clock operations
• Work and greet officials on game days
• Assistant with Gate/Ticket operations

Administrative Functions

• Coordinate End of Season team awards and banquets with head coaches
• Draft and assist AD with field/gym schedules
• Update CIAC/FCIAC rosters for eligibility requirements
• Conduct and coordinate college coaches visits on campus
• Inputting of all game scores daily to the CIAC/FCIAC/SJ websites

Qualifications:

• Experience in content creation, social media management, and sports communications
• Strong writing, editing, and photography/videography skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends for game coverage
• Familiarity with high school athletics and a passion for promoting student-athletes
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Sports Management, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools
• Knowledge of website CMS platforms and score-reporting systems
• Familiarity with digital scoreboards or broadcasting software
• Gameday operations and management experience in high school or college athletics

If interested in the position please email a cover letter and current resume to Kevin Butler, Athletic Director.