2026-27 Site Athletic Director - Paradise Valley HS

Paradise Valley USD 69•Phoenix, AZ

19h

About The Position

The job of Site Athletic Director- High School is performed for the purpose/s of providing leadership and direction for the high school's entire athletic programs with specific responsibilities in communication, supervision, evaluation and also working collaboratively with site as well as district leadership to ensure that students, parents, staff and community all are provided a positive athletic experience within the Paradise Valley Unified School District. This job reports to Site Administrator or Designee Essential Functions Three years experience as a teacher & high school coach preferred along with current CPR and Basic certification. An earned baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university. A valid Arizona teaching, administrative or supervisory credential authorizing service as a secondary level teacher, administrator or supervisor. Knowledge of: Methods, techniques, procedures and strategies concerning the development and maintenance of effective interscholastic sports programs. Policies, regulations and procedures pertaining to interscholastic sports & special project activities. Sports interest groups and organizations within the local community and the greater metropolitan area. Modern trends pertaining to interscholastic sports and related activities. PVUSD mission and organizational values. AIA and Title IX rules, regulations & legal requirements. Ability to: Analyze and assess site interscholastic sports programs needs and offer recommendations pertaining to program revisions, additions and/or deletions. Participate in the evaluation of the site interscholastic sports programs, special projects and activities. Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controls. Communicate effectively orally and with written communications. Work collaboratively with others inside and outside of the organization. Establish and maintain effective organization, community and public relationships. Effective and timely communication skills with stakeholders. Facilitate coaches meetings. Coordinate athletic facilities usage for school. Develop athletic schedules and report event results to the AIA in a timely manner. Order and purchase athletic equipment and supplies for school. Hire, supervise, educate and evaluate coaches and the school equipment manager following PVUSD HR policies. Oversee risk management and safety issues regarding athletic programs and facilities. Administrate home athletic competitions per AIA bylaws. Work collaboratively with the school administration, the district athletic director, the other PVUSD school athletic directors and the athletic trainer. Serve as spokesperson and role-model for the school within the PVUSD athletic program. Direct the school's athletic program and assure that all athletic practices and procedures conform to PVUSD and AIA policies, regulations and guidelines. Other Functions Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

Three years experience as a teacher & high school coach preferred along with current CPR and Basic certification.
An earned baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university.
A valid Arizona teaching, administrative or supervisory credential authorizing service as a secondary level teacher, administrator or supervisor.
Knowledge of: Methods, techniques, procedures and strategies concerning the development and maintenance of effective interscholastic sports programs.
Policies, regulations and procedures pertaining to interscholastic sports & special project activities.
Sports interest groups and organizations within the local community and the greater metropolitan area.
Modern trends pertaining to interscholastic sports and related activities.
PVUSD mission and organizational values.
AIA and Title IX rules, regulations & legal requirements.
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records; applying curriculum and instructional techniques.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies; assessment instruments and techniques; methods of instruction.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job- related equipment.
Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods.
Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment.
Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.
Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; adhering to all district polices and procedures.
Arizona Teaching Certificate Appropriately Certified in Core Content Area
SEI Endorsement Required
Criminal Background Clearance
Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Nice To Haves

Three years experience as a teacher & high school coach preferred along with current CPR and Basic certification.
Job related experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Analyze and assess site interscholastic sports programs needs and offer recommendations pertaining to program revisions, additions and/or deletions.
Participate in the evaluation of the site interscholastic sports programs, special projects and activities.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controls.
Communicate effectively orally and with written communications.
Work collaboratively with others inside and outside of the organization.
Establish and maintain effective organization, community and public relationships.
Effective and timely communication skills with stakeholders.
Facilitate coaches meetings.
Coordinate athletic facilities usage for school.
Develop athletic schedules and report event results to the AIA in a timely manner.
Order and purchase athletic equipment and supplies for school.
Hire, supervise, educate and evaluate coaches and the school equipment manager following PVUSD HR policies.
Oversee risk management and safety issues regarding athletic programs and facilities.
Administrate home athletic competitions per AIA bylaws.
Work collaboratively with the school administration, the district athletic director, the other PVUSD school athletic directors and the athletic trainer.
Serve as spokesperson and role-model for the school within the PVUSD athletic program.
Direct the school's athletic program and assure that all athletic practices and procedures conform to PVUSD and AIA policies, regulations and guidelines.
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.