Athletic Director/Teacher - Natomas High School REPOSTED

Natomas Unified School District • Sacramento, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The High School Athletic Director plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates Natomas High School’s athletic program in accordance with the high school handbook, Education Code, CIF and league regulations, and district and site policies. The role is under the direction of the school site principal and also serves as a classroom teacher, planning lessons, providing instruction, evaluating student progress, and offering additional assistance as needed.

The Athletic Director oversees the program’s coaches, schedules, facilities, equipment, transportation, budget, student eligibility and safety, and coordination with families, staff, booster groups, and site administration. The position serves on school days and required non-teaching service days and is placed on the teachers’ salary schedule based on training and experience.

Requirements

• A credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is required.
• Experience as a teacher/athletic director is sought.
• Knowledge of CIF rules and regulations is expected.
• Candidates must successfully complete an interview and reference checks.
• Provide three references, including the most recent supervisor.
• Submit a transcript, credential copy, letter of introduction, three current letters of recommendation, and resume.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the high school athletic program in accordance with applicable handbooks, laws, regulations, and policies.
• Serve as a classroom teacher by planning lessons, providing instruction, evaluating student progress, and providing additional assistance as needed.
• Hire coaches, assist with coach selection, require pre-season and post-season meetings, orient coaches to site and district expectations, and ensure required certifications and compliance with CIF rules and procedures.
• Ensure that coaches and players follow CIF and site athletic bylaws, and help ensure compliance with league and CIF regulations.
• Verify that athletes have medical clearance, insurance, parental release, signed codes of conduct, and academic eligibility to compete.
• Secure officials and provide supervision for home competitions; coordinate scheduling of athletic events and assist with transportation arrangements for away events.
• Develop varsity, junior varsity, and freshman schedules, including preparing schedules when coaches are absent.
• Organize three seasonal banquets each year and maintain records of awards and letters issued.
• Purchase, requisition, issue, and maintain inventories of athletic equipment, uniforms, and materials; ensure varsity coaches submit seasonal inventories to the principal.
• Ensure adequate practice and competition facilities and assist with care of athletic facilities.
• Respond to parent and staff concerns, calls, and email messages; serve as liaison among booster groups, coaches, and site administration; and advise the booster club for the district.
• Support present and future Natomas youth sports and troubleshoot daily athletic program operations.
• Develop and oversee the Athletic Department budget, coordinate and budget transportation for athletic programs, and participate cooperatively in school budget development and fundraising.
• Work with staff and site administration to develop and enforce an athletic/academic code of conduct consistent with school and district goals.
• Assist the principal in developing a quality athletic program.
• Participate in letters of recommendation, press-box duties, awards, and other related activities.
• Follow the California Education Code, Title V, Board policies, administrative procedures, and professional ethics standards.
• Maintain punctuality and take responsibility for student safety and welfare when danger is observed on or near campus.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the principal.

Benefits

• Fully funded health and welfare benefit options for employees and their families.
• Paid sick leave and other leave options, including 20 days of paid pregnancy disability leave.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Public retirement system.
• Paid professional development opportunities.
• Access to the Aspiring Leaders Program.
• Ongoing salary increases of 5.25% through the 2026–2027 school year.
• Year-for-year salary credit.
• A 3% salary increase for a master’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed