Athletic Director & PE Teacher: Lead Programs & Events

Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver in Brighton, CO is seeking an Athletic Director and P.E. Teacher to lead middle and high school athletics, hire coaches, manage budgets, and coordinate events.

The role also involves teaching several upper-school PE classes, with regular evening game-day presence and travel as needed, all while aligning with the school’s classical education mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; sports management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of athletics leadership, coaching, or event coordination, preferably in a school setting.
• Experience teaching Physical Education at middle or high school level.
• Commitment to classical education with character development through athletics.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain before start date).

Responsibilities

• Oversee middle and high school athletics, ensuring a high-quality program aligned with school values.
• Hire and support coaches and student-athletes in day-to-day needs.
• Manage the athletics budget, track expenses, and planning processes.
• Coordinate scheduling and use of athletic facilities; assist with maintenance requests.
• Plan and carry out athletic events, including game-day setup and operations.
• Ensure adherence to policies, league regulations, and Title IX guidelines.
• Maintain records for eligibility, participation, inventory, and injuries.
• Serve as a point of contact for athletics and communications with coaches, parents, students, and staff.
• Assist with fundraising initiatives for athletics and travel coordination for teams.
• Collaborate with another full-time PE teacher to plan lessons and share space.

Skills

Athletic leadership

Coaching

Event coordination

Team management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Sports management background

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver in Brighton, CO is seeking an Athletic Director and P.E. Teacher to lead middle and high school athletics, hire coaches, manage budgets, and coordinate events.

The role also involves teaching several upper-school PE classes, with regular evening game-day presence and travel as needed, all while aligning with the school’s classical education mission.