Junior High Athletic Director

Mammoth-San Manuel Unified School District; Mammoth (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mammoth-San Manuel Unified School District is seeking a dedicated Athletic Director for San Manuel Junior High School. The successful candidate will provide administrative leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating interscholastic athletic programs.

This role emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship among middle school students. Candidates must possess experience as an athletic director or head coach, and a Bachelor's Degree is preferred. The position is year-round with responsibilities involving evening and weekend duties.

Qualifications

• Experience as an athletic director or head coach.
• First aid and CPR certification or eligibility for certification.
• Desire to promote the athletic programs at San Manuel Junior High School.

Responsibilities

• Oversee middle school athletic programs and activities.
• Coordinate with the High School Athletic Director for program improvements.
• Maintain budget for athletic programs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 6/23/2026

Athletic Director Job Description for San Manuel Junior High School:

MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

The Middle School Athletic Director provides administrative leadership in planning, implementation, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of interscholastic athletic programs for the middle school. The Director promotes extracurricular athletic activities that foster skill development, understanding of sports, and appreciation for a variety of athletic activities and programs, teamwork, and sportsmanship for students.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience as an athletic director or head coach
2. First aid and CPR certification or eligibility for certification
3. Desire to promote the athletic programs at San Manuel Junior High School
4. Bachelor's Degree and current teaching credential preferred

KNOWLEDGE

Middle School athletics, CJHL and AIA bylaws, and School District Policy.

SKILLS

Strong leadership skills for working as part of an administrative team, support for student activities and staff needs, problem‑solving skills, service‑related people skills, verbal and written communication, organizational skills to balance demands of a multi‑tasking position, and technology skills in office software, student database systems, and office equipment operation.

ABILITIES

Excellent attention to detail and follow‑through to meet interscholastic athlete and coaching responsibilities, significant confidential responsibilities due to student and staff issues, and fiscal responsibilities in the areas of school budget.

NON‑DISCRIMINATION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Mammoth‑San Manuel 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 its operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The San Manuel Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 711 Mc Nab Pkwy, San Manuel, AZ, 85631 or 520‑385‑2336.

CLASSIFICATION

This position is designated as a stipend position.

REPORTS TO

High School Athletic Director, Dean of Students, and Principal. Evaluation in accordance with District and Board Policy.

SUPERVISES

Coaches.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Follow all rules and regulations of the Central Junior High League (CJHL), including preparing student lists, submitting schedules, and other documents as required.
2. Follow all school rules and regulations and school board policy.
3. Communicate and enforce that all middle school athletes will be supervised at all times.
4. Work with Principal and Dean of Students in resolving problems of discipline concerning athletes.
5. Consistently enforce the athletic academic code issuing grade checks for all athletes and following up with teachers and staff concerning students who violate the code.

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION

1. Prepare and maintain a budget for interscholastic athletic programs, and assist the facilities supervisor in developing a facilities and grounds budget.
2. Prepare reports as required by the administration.
3. Work with the principal and Athletic Director to improve the middle school athletic program.
4. Report and document all athletic injuries.
5. Verify that all participants have a physical examination, proper permission forms, training certificates required, and insurance verifications per school board policy.
6. Check student eligibility per school rules and regulations and school board policy.
7. Plan, supervise, and attend recognition programs for school athletes.
8. Assist with the monthly athletic calendar in conjunction with the Athletic Director and Dean of Students.
9. Volunteer to be on committees whenever possible.
10. Supervise on‑site athletic activities and perform athletic‑related administrative duties during the months of June, July, and August as needed.
11. Recruit, interview, and initiate "PAF's" for new coaches (preferably on‑campus) with assistance and approval from school principal and Dean of Students/Athletic Director.

SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT & UNIFORMS

1. Keep an updated inventory of all athletic equipment and uniforms.
2. Keep supplies, equipment, and uniforms in satisfactory condition, and order all new and replacement supplies, equipment, and uniforms when necessary.
3. Inspect all athletic areas for cleanliness and the proper storage of all athletic supplies, equipment, and uniforms.
4. Provide each coach with equipment, team medical supplies, and uniforms prior to the season and insures that each coach returns all equipment, unused supplies, and uniforms using a checklist.

EVENTS

1. Schedule the use of all athletic facilities and fields for middle school athletic games and practices following school procedure.
2. Arrange for officials for all interscholastic events and make arrangements for payment of fees.
3. Be present for all home games and assign a coach to assume responsibility at all away games.
4. Arrange for employees for all home games including timekeepers, scorekeepers, and custodians if applicable.
5. Communicate and document medical and emergency procedures and arrange for the availability of medical supplies at all home contests.
6. Assume responsibility for cancellation of games as circumstances require to protect athletic participants and district resources and reschedule in the event of cancellation.

TRANSPORTATION

1. Arrange and confirm bus or other transportation for athletic participants. May be required to drive students to away games and pick up and deliver students to drop‑off points for practices sometimes.
2. Verify that all participants have proper permission forms for alternative transportation if requested.
3. Communicate the athletic transportation policy to all coaches responsible for away game transportation.

COMMUNICATION

1. Conduct athlete, parent and coaches meetings as needed.
2. Represent the schools and district at middle school regional meetings and events.
3. Communicate issues with school facilities and fields to the High School Athletic Director.
4. Work with coaches to make sure that all student athletes and parents know the rules and regulations.
5. Act as a liaison between coaches and parents and administration.
6. Develop, review, and revise the athletic handbook and any athletic agreements that each athlete, parent, and coach must abide by, with recommendations from administration and coaches, and subject to school district approval.
7. Promote and model good sportsmanship and maintain an active program that welcomes competing teams, guests, and game officials.
8. Arrange for videotaping of key middle school athletic events.

CHAIN OF COMMAND

• Athlete/parent to coach
• Coach to athletic director
• Athletic director to principal

COACH SUPERVISION

1. Supervise and evaluate all coaches on an annual basis.
2. Assist the school principal in interviewing and making recommendations for renewing and hiring new coaches.
3. Report all hires to central office for the application and background investigation processes.
4. Issue all athletic contracts.
5. Provide orientation and in‑service programs for coaches.
6. Assist with the revision as needed of district criteria for evaluating, renewing, and hiring of coaches annual contracts.
7. Work with principal/dean of students in problems of discipline concerning coaches.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above, in addition to the following: frequently required to stand, walk, sit, see, talk, hear, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb steps, stoop, kneel, or crouch, match walking speed to students, run to safeguard students, lift, carry, move and/or restrain school‑age students, move equipment and/or supplies, occasionally drive, handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The job is performed primarily in a school setting with occasional outside weather conditions. The noise level is typical of a school setting and/or athletic event.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Year‑round position subject to responsibilities of position.
2. Hours subject to responsibilities of position and may require evening and weekend duty.
3. Clear criminal background check.
4. Verification of health to perform job.