2025-26 Site Based Athletic Director (Paseo High)

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Athletic Director to lead and enhance its athletic program. This role involves fostering a supportive environment for students and coaches, ensuring compliance with athletic standards, and collaborating with district departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in athletic administration, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for promoting the benefits of interscholastic athletics. Join a forward-thinking team committed to the physical and social development of student-athletes, and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of athletic administrative experience required.
• Must hold a valid teacher’s certificate and be employed at the school.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the school’s entire athletic program.
• Ensure compliance with MSHSAA standards and eligibility requirements.
• Supervise and evaluate all athletic coaches in the building.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Athletic Program Operations

First Aid/CPR Certification

Education

Valid Teacher’s Certificate

Graduate Degree in Sports Administration or related field

Job description

PURPOSE OF JOB: Provide leadership for the school’s entire athletic program through the ongoing development, implementation, and improvement of the specific sport coached.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Establish a program that ensures a cooperative, supportive, and participative environment for all students, coaches, faculty, and the community based on KCMSD Athletic Department guidelines;
2. Provide proactive and positive leadership that emphasizes the physical, psychological, and social benefits of interscholastic athletics;
3. Create short- and long-term goals for the school’s athletic program that align with the school’s academic program, culture, and KCMSD goals;
4. Ensure compliance of the program with MSHSAA standards;
5. Check and ensure student-athletes meet MSHSAA eligibility standards weekly;
6. Update the MSHSAA website regarding student-athlete eligibility;
7. Respond to “Transfer Requests” from MSHSAA for transferring student-athletes;
8. Supervise and evaluate all athletic coaches in the building;
9. Participate in the interviewing process for hiring coaches;
10. Communicate with the District Athletic Department regarding on-site issues and successes;
11. Attend monthly District Athletic Department meetings concerning league business and scheduling;
12. Attend all home athletic contests or appoint personnel to supervise them;
13. Handle advertising, information dissemination, printing, and selling of programs for varsity contests or assign a designee;
14. Ensure facilities are prepared for game days.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Head Coaches and Student-Athletes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be employed as a teacher or administrator at the school applying for the position;
2. Must hold a valid teacher’s certificate and be contracted by the KCMSD BOE for the current school year as a full- or part-time teacher;
3. At least 3 years of athletic administrative experience;
4. Complete 8 contact hours of professional development:

• District Level Meetings—4 hours
• School Level Meetings—3 hours
• Outside Meetings—1 hour

Knowledge of athletic program operations;

First Aid/CPR certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate degree in Sports Administration, Public Administration, or related field, or in progress.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee must be able to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands and fingers, reach, bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.