Athletic Director

Liberty High School; North Liberty (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty High School in North Liberty, IA, part of the Iowa City Community School District, seeks an Athletic Director to lead the high school’s athletic programs, hire and supervise coaches, manage scheduling, and align activities with district goals.

The ideal candidate will have a Masters degree, secondary administrator certification, and experience in public relations and athletics administration; strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree required.
• Secondary Administrator Certification required/preferred for eligibility.
• Administrative experience preferred.
• Public relations experience preferred.
• Knowledge of issues and practices pertaining to boys and girls athletics.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Play a leadership role in hiring and evaluating all athletic coaches.
• Manage scheduling and operation of high school athletic programs.
• Participate with the administrative team in school operations.
• Supervise athletic events and ensure proper supervision for activities.
• Coordinate with booster clubs and parent groups.
• Assist in budgeting and financial management of the Athletic Department.
• Communicate and implement the School’s Good Conduct Code.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public relations

Athletics knowledge

Leadership

Education

Masters Degree

Secondary Administrator Certification

Job description

Iowa City Community School District Liberty High School - North Liberty, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Athletic Director

Iowa City Community School District Liberty High School - North Liberty, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5903425

Application Deadline: Sep 10, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Iowa City Community School District

Athletic Director–Liberty High School

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree required
• Secondary Administrator Certification
• Administrative experience preferred
• Public Relations experience preferred
• Knowledge of issues and practices pertaining to boys and girlsathletics
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: Coaches and otherathleticstaff.

JOB GOALS: Assist in providing overall direction and coordination for the district’sathleticprograms and to be specifically responsible for coordination ofathleticprograms at high school in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child. Work to ensure studentathletesare provided high quality educational experiences being part of any of ourathleticprograms.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Play a leadership role in assisting the principal in hiring and evaluating allathleticcoaches included as part of the high schoolathleticprograms.
• Manage the many details associated with the scheduling and function of all high schoolathleticprograms.
• Participate with the high school administrative team in the successful operation of the high school educational programs.
• Participate as a school administrative team member in the general supervision of students at high school and specifically, the high schoolathleticevents. Provide or arrange the appropriate supervision forathleticactivities.
• Participate as a representative on the Iowa City Booster Club and the Liberty LightningAthleticBooster Club
• Assist the Club parent officers in the direction and management of all parent support activities.
• Play a leadership role along with the principal in the maintenance and improvement of allathleticfacilities. Work to ensure our studentathletesare provided the best facilities possible in the presentation of our programs.
• Ensure through theathleticoffice all the eligibility requirements and documentation for appropriateathleticparticipation are kept updated and on file.
• Ensure all coaches are kept informed of all requirements associated with the IowaAthleticsAssociations and meet all standards set forth by the State of Iowa.
• Manage in cooperation with the principal all financial details related to theAthleticDepartment as part of the high school educational programs.
• Play a leadership role in the communication and implementation of the School’s Good Conduct Code with staff, parents, and studentathletes.
• Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve Month, 260 day contract. Salary and calendar year to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District’s policy on Evaluation, State Statute, and any applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $100,000 to $139,000 Per Year

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Athletic/Activities Director

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Adam Zimmermann , Principal
• Liberty High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]