How much does an Assistant Athletics Director make in Des Plaines, IL? The average Assistant Athletics Director salary in Des Plaines, IL is $96,210 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $78,111 and $129,080. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Assistant Athletics Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Assistant Athletics Director Salary $61,633 Des Plaines,IL April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Assistant Athletics Director Salary $78,111 Des Plaines,IL April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Assistant Athletics Director Salary $96,210 Des Plaines,IL April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Assistant Athletics Director Salary $129,080 Des Plaines,IL April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Assistant Athletics Director Salary $159,006 Des Plaines,IL April 24, 2024
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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Leadership 6.78%
First Aid 2.65%
Purchasing 1.47%
Others 89.1%

Job Description for Assistant Athletics Director

Assistant Athletics Director oversees daily operations of selected sports program, and the coordination of various administrative functions within the department. May help in fundraising, public relations, ticket pricing and distribution, and purchase of new equipment. Being an Assistant Athletics Director may have responsibility for the personnel, budget, and compliance with governing rules. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Assistant Athletics Director typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Assistant Athletics Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be an Assistant Athletics Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Assistant Athletics Director salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Assistant Athletics Director, the highest Assistant Athletics Director salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Assistant Athletics Director salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Assistant Athletics Director salary is in Miami, FL, where the Assistant Athletics Director salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Des Plaines, Illinois    Des Plaines is located at 42°2′2″N 87°53′59″W / 42.03389°N 87.89972°W / 42.03389; -87.89972 (42.033848, −87.899786). According to the 2010 census, ....More

Des Plaines, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Des Plaines, Illinois

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