Athletic Director (SY 27/28)

Rio Rico High School; Arizona; On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Rico High School in Rio Rico, Arizona seeks an Athletic Director for SY 27/28 to lead district-wide athletic programs and co-curricular activities. Under limited supervision, you will implement board policies and collaborate with the principal to support district goals.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, coordinating events, supervising coaching staff, liaising with parents, and ensuring compliance with athletic regulations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Three years of teaching experience or equivalent in education and co-curricular programming.
• Arizona Teaching Certificate required.
• Strong knowledge of district policies and school safety.

Responsibilities

• Acts as ambassador for school and District during all activities.
• Coordinates graduation, events, fundraisers, and club directions.
• Maintains communication with parents and staff and schedules meetings.
• Supervises athletic staff and evaluates coaching staff.
• Manages facilities setup for events and away game logistics.
• Monitors student attendance, grades, and eligibility.
• Prepares annual budget and procurement for co-curriculars.

Skills

Communication

Budget management

Co-curricular planning

Staff supervision

Event coordination

Education

Arizona Teaching Certificate

Teaching experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Athletic Director (SY 27/28)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5940421
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 25, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2027

Job Description

SUMMARY: Under limited general supervision, implements and enforces school board policies, administrative rules, and regulations. Collaborates with principal and teams to support district-wide goals and initiatives.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as an ambassador for school and District at all times.
• Assists in development and maintenance of co-curricular activities.
• Coordinates co-curricular activities including but not limited to graduation, transitions, assemblies and school dances. Reviews and approves fundraisers, purchasing, and club directions.
• Maintains communication with parents and teachers to address concerns and schedules meetings.
• Assists principal in the evaluation of certified and classified staff as assigned.
• Supervises, trains, prepares work schedules, and assigns tasks for athletic staff. Observes, evaluates, and provides work performance feedback to coaching staff.
• Coordinates with the facilities department for the setup and breakdown for events, insures the continuous upkeep of all district fields and athletic facilities.
• Supervises ticket sales, scorekeeping, security and officials for all home events. Secures all facilities after athletic events.
• Coordinates arrangements for transportation and lodging for away athletic events including all tournaments.
• Monitors student/athlete attendance, grades and eligibility.
• Submits and monitors an annual budget and procurement for co-curricular programs.
• Ensures compliance with A.I.A. and makes appropriate notifications when necessary.
• Collaborates with middle school athletic directors on budgets, procurement, events, handbook enforcement, promotion of programs other related issues.
• Designs and facilitates professional development for coaches, including community youth and volunteer coaches.
• Builds and maintains community relationships and networks to support the District’s co-curricular programs.
• Coordinates and conducts community events that promote and/or fundraise for each sport.
• Completes and reviews various reports and documents. Develops and/or implements Action Plans, as needed.
• Completes other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Three (3) years of teaching experience, including planning and coordinating co-curricular programs; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Arizona Teaching Certificate.

Required Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of effective project management, leadership, supervision, and training.
• Principles and procedures of recordkeeping, reporting, and retention.
• School safety rules and regulations, and precautions.
• Instructional practices and methods of classroom teaching and management.
• Discipline manual policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Practices methods involved in providing quality customer service.
• District and School Board policies and procedures.

Required Skills in:

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work; communicating clearly and concisely.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard software such as Microsoft Office and some specialized software; functioning standard office equipment.
• Understanding lesson planning using District lesson plan template.
• Analyzing and interpreting student data.
• Practicing methods involved in providing quality customer service.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• Ability to travel and represent the District.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $68,477 to $89,847 Per Year