2025-26 Site Based Athletic Director (Paseo Middle)

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Athletic Director to lead and enhance the school's athletic program. This role involves creating a supportive environment for student-athletes and coaches, ensuring compliance with athletic standards, and fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in athletic administration, effective leadership skills, and a commitment to the physical and social development of students. Join a forward-thinking team that values collaboration and strives for success in both academics and athletics.

Qualifications

• Must be employed as a teacher or administrator at the school.
• At least 3 years of athletic administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish a cooperative environment for students and coaches.
• Ensure compliance with MSHSAA standards and eligibility.
• Supervise and evaluate all athletic coaches.

Skills

Leadership

Athletic Program Management

Compliance with MSHSAA Standards

Communication

First Aid/CPR Certification

Education

Valid Teacher's Certificate

Graduate Degree in Sports Administration or related fields

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 program compliance 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 coach interview process;
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, printing, and selling of programs or varsity contests, or assign a designee;
14. Ensure facilities are prepared for game day.

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 hours of professional development, including:

• 4 hours at district-level meetings;
• 3 hours at school-level meetings;
• 1 hour at outside meetings;

Knowledge of athletic program operations;

First Aid/CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Possession of, or progress toward, a graduate degree in Sports Administration, Public Administration, or related fields.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

This role requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands and fingers, reach, bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least 25 pounds.