Athletic Director
About The Position
The Academies at Grand Junction High School empower each student with an educational experience fueled by passion, opportunity, and community. Students explore college and career options through challenging and engaging coursework, including Advanced Placement courses, concurrent enrollment options, Career and Technical Education, industry certifications, and work-based learning opportunities. Every student is accepted as part of their chosen Academy and the broader Grand Junction High School community, which cultivates a place of belonging that meets their diverse strengths and needs.
Requirements
- Operating under the direction of the School Principal
- Overseeing all athletic and activity programs to ensure they operate in alignment with District 51, league, and CHSAA policies
- Coordinating and managing all aspects of events, including scheduling, travel, staffing, and financial procedures
- Promoting student safety, sportsmanship, and participation
- Ensuring all eligibility, compliance, and documentation requirements are met
- Supporting coaches and sponsors in maintaining high standards of conduct and performance
- Serving as a liaison between administration, coaches, families, and community partners to foster school spirit and student success
Responsibilities
- Maintain a thorough understanding of and ensure compliance with all District 51, league, and CHSAA policies and procedures
- Monitor student eligibility, physicals, and participation requirements prior to practice or competition
- Uphold standards of sportsmanship, ethics, and safety for all athletic and activity programs
- Ensure coaches, sponsors, and students adhere to district and state codes of conduct
- Coordinate, organize, and oversee all home athletic events and visiting team logistics
- Coordinate with the administrative team to ensure supervision and oversight of away events that involve local high schools
- Schedule game workers, officials, clock operators, scorekeepers, and other event personnel
- Manage ticketing, gate operations, and financial reporting for athletic events
- Coordinate athletic travel requests and logistics with the District Athletic Office
- Manage and maintain accurate records for contracts, inventories, purchasing, and compliance documentation
- Oversee student paperwork requirements including fees, insurance coverage, and eligibility lists
- Assist in developing, monitoring, and managing athletic and activity budgets
- Support purchasing and inventory control for athletic and activity programs
- Hire, supervise, and evaluate all athletic coaches and act as a resource and coordinator for all athletic coaches
- Promote athletic and activity achievements through press releases, school announcements, and the website
- Serve as liaison among administration, coaches, booster clubs, and community partners
- Facilitate consistent communication with families and staff to support program awareness and engagement
- Foster school spirit and positive community representation through athletics and activities
- Additional tasks, duties, and responsibilities may be assigned as needed/requested
Benefits
- Salary Placement Commensurate with Experience
- View all salary schedules for the current school year at: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/salary-schedules
- Information regarding D51 Benefits can be found here: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/employee-benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
