The Northern Lakes League (NLL) is seeking a highly organized, motivated, and collaborative individual to serve as the NLL Assistant Commissioner / JH Commissioner.  This essential leadership role supports and oversees the expanding junior high athletic programming across the league’s member schools, ensuring consistency, fairness, and high-quality experiences for student-athletes, coaches, and athletic departments.  This role will also support the NLL Commissioner and the high school athletic programs.

Position: NLL Assistant Commissioner / JH Commissioner

Location: Northern Lakes League Member Schools
Position Type: Stipend/Part-Time (Days, Evenings & Travel Required)
Reports To: NLL Commissioner – Richard Browne

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Junior High Commissioner for all NLL junior high schools.
• Assist NLL Commissioner with various duties for all NLL high schools.
• Attend and oversee JH Athletic Director meetings.
• Coordinate all JH league schedules and athletic activities in collaboration with junior high athletic directors (ADs).
• Support the development and updating of league bylaws and handbook materials with JH ADs.
• Address concerns regarding officials assigned to league contests (e.g., professionalism, appearance, and conduct).
• Annually review and evaluate JH officials; recommend assignments and pay rates to ADs and distribute the annual officials’ fee list.
• Confirm league championship host schools, dates, and times.
• Manage ordering and distribution of all JH athletic awards and trophies; ensure timely delivery and quality control.
• Partner with the NLL Commissioner to manage all public relations and media for JH events.
• Maintain records of seasonal results and league championships across all junior high sports.
• Attend and record minutes for NLL JH principals’ and athletic directors’ meetings; share minutes with appropriate stakeholders.
• Regularly attend NLL high school athletic directors’ and principals’ meetings (as needed) to represent JH athletics.
• Assist with the coverage of both junior high and high school athletic events.
• Aim to attend at least one football, one boys’ basketball, and one girls’ basketball game per JH school each season, plus other key events and championships.
• Act as the final authority for resolving scheduling conflicts at the JH level.
• Conduct investigations and reports related to incidents at JH athletic contests.
• Help maintain the JH league website and ensure the accuracy and accessibility of league information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the NLL Commissioner.

Qualifications:

• Experience in athletic administration, education, or sports leadership preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and manage complex logistics.
• Working knowledge of junior high athletics and OHSAA policies (preferred).
• Willingness to travel within the league for events and meetings.
• Technologically proficient and comfortable maintaining digital records and content.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and letter of interest to Richard Browne, Northern Lakes League Commissioner: [email protected]

Application Deadline: Sunday September 14^th, 2025
Start Date: Estimated to be October 2025

Join the NLL in fostering sportsmanship, integrity, and leadership in high school & junior high athletics. We look forward to welcoming a committed professional to our team!