25-26 High School Athletic Director/Assistant Principal

Maricopa Unified School District; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa Unified School District is seeking a High School Athletic Director/Assistant Principal to lead athletic programs and administer school activities under the High School Principal. This 12-month exempt administrative role involves overseeing athletic programming, budgeting, and coordination with coaches, events, and facilities.

The Successful candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and AZ Administrator certification, with prior athletic directorship experience

Qualifications

• Required: Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or related field; Arizona Department of Education Certification as Administrator before start of employment.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in a management/leadership position within education and a minimum of three (3) years successful athletic directorship in a middle/high school setting.
• Experience working cross-culturally and commitment to cultural competence and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Provides athletic leadership to students, faculty and staff.
• Observes and evaluates the instructional performance of coaches.
• Helps coordinate athletics, events and facilities scheduling.
• Oversees the High School’s athletic programming in all areas including coordination of events, venue prep, and contracting officials.
• Monitors academic eligibility for all student athletes; secures necessary coaching staff and equipment.
• Represents the school to local governments and community organizations.

Skills

Athletic leadership

Instructional leadership

Coaching supervision

Budget planning

Cross-cultural experience

Education

Master’s Degree in Educational Administration

Arizona Dept of Education Certification as Administrator

2+ years in admin/leadership in education

3+ years athletic directing in MS/HS

Job description

25-26 High School Athletic Director/Assistant Principal

Job Details

Application Deadline: Jun 09, 2025 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Maricopa Unified School District #20

Human Resources 44150 West Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, Arizona 85138 520.568.5100 - main number 520.568.5151 - fax number

POSITION DESCRIPTION: High School Athletic Director/Assistant Principal

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt 12-Month Administrative Compensation Plan

REPORTS TO: High School Principal

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the High School Principal the Athletic Director assists in the administration of the High School athletics and extracurricular programs according to the policies of the Governing Board

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: (essential functions)

• Provides athletic leadership to students, faculty and staff.
• Observes and evaluates the instructional performance of coaches.
• Helps coordinate athletics, events and facilities scheduling.
• Oversees the High School’ athletic programming in all areas
  • Coordinates all athletic events including venue preparation and contracting officials
  • Monitors academic eligibility for all student athletes
  • Secures appropriate coaching staff
  • Secures necessary athletic equipment
  • Acts as liaison with all booster organizations
  • Establishes rapport and working relationships with local non-school athletic programs
• Helps monitor attendance and discipline of student athletes.
• Interviews prospective coaches and support staff for employment.
• Develops athletic departmental budget.
• Helps with the coordinating of student management information systems.
• Representative of the school to local governments, community agencies and/or organizations.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Skilled in providing strong instructional leadership.
• Skilled in working with a diverse student populations, staff and parents.
• Skilled in providing leadership to coaches and support staff
• Skilled in establishing cohesive athletic strategic plan
• Skilled in computer technology in the performance of duties.
• Skilled at involving students, coaches and parents in collaborative decision making.
• Skilled in supporting an effective school-wide discipline plan
• Skilled at working with a diverse student population.
• Knowledge of Arizona Interscholastic Association guidelines and procedures
• In-depth knowledge of effective coaching strategies and best practices related to athletic development
• Knowledge of effective plan and implementation of new initiatives and programs.
• Knowledge of best practices and standards in physical education and sports management
• Knowledge of district rules of conduct.
• Professional communication skills effectively (verbal and written); ability to instruct; and maintain emotional control under stress.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision, corrected to 20/20, hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly. Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift (exerting force up to 50 pounds), carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 125 lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required - Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or related field. Arizona Department of Education Certification as Administrator must be received prior to the start of employment. Required - Minimum of two (2) successful years experience in a management and/or leadership position within the field of education and a minimum of three (3) years of successful athletic directorship in a middle school/high school setting. This position requires experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward improving one's own cultural competence i.e., valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one's skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas.

REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

Arizona Department of Education Certification as Administrator must be received prior to the start of employment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100
Email:[e-mail]

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Exceptional Student Services
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20.org

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$87,000 to $104 Per Year

Job Categories:

Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head

Athletics & Activities > Athletic/Activities Director

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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