Description
Plan, direct, and coordinate K–12 interscholastic athletic programs, operations, and compliance, overseeing coaches, events, facilities, budgets, and student-athlete welfare.
- • Review and approve new athletic programs or sports, and submit proposals for district or board approval.
- • Oversee athletic eligibility, rosters, participation, injury, and personnel records, and required reports.
- • Confer with parents, coaches, and staff on athletic policies, team issues, sportsmanship, and student-athlete concerns.
- • Prepare and manage athletics budgets; submit budget requests, grants, and funding proposals.
- • Coordinate maintenance and scheduling of athletic facilities, fields, courts, and gyms.
- • Advise student-athletes on academic eligibility, conduct, college recruiting, and wellness.
- • Organize booster clubs, advisory committees, and volunteer groups to support athletic programs.
- • Teach or supervise athletic leadership, conditioning, or physical education courses as assigned.
- • Advocate for new or renovated athletic facilities and capital improvements.
- • Develop coaching standards, training plans, and athlete development programs.
- • Build partnerships with community organizations, sponsors, and colleges to support athletics and scholarships.
- • Direct and coordinate activities of coaches, athletic trainers, game staff, and support personnel.
- • Evaluate athletic programs and coaching methods for effectiveness, equity, and compliance with league and legal rules.
- • Set program goals and establish athletic policies, handbooks, and procedures.
- • Recruit, hire, onboard, schedule, and evaluate coaches and athletic staff.
- • Enforce athletic codes of conduct, eligibility, and attendance requirements.
- • Observe practices and competitions to standardize coaching techniques and safety protocols and provide feedback.
- • Coordinate district-wide athletic initiatives, eligibility tracking, and sportsmanship and leadership programs.
- • Ensure compliance with Title IX, health and safety regulations, concussion protocols, and facility security standards.
- • Allocate funds for coaching stipends, equipment, uniforms, and travel, and authorize purchases.
- • Produce athletic handbooks, event programs, and promotional content for teams and facilities.
- • Recommend personnel actions for coaching assignments, renewals, and disciplinary matters.
- • Collaborate with PE staff and coaches to align athletic mission, standards, and performance goals with academics.
- • Analyze participation trends and community demographics to forecast sport offerings and staffing needs.
- • Determine sport offerings and season schedules; plan staffing, tryouts, and facility needs.
- • Plan and lead professional development for coaches on compliance, safety, and coaching best practices.
- • Coordinate accommodations and support for student-athletes with disabilities and 504/IEP considerations in athletics.
- • Liaise with athletic associations and regulatory bodies to stay current on rules and improve programs.
- • Plan and oversee event logistics, including transportation, officials, game management, and concessions.
- • Coordinate all interscholastic competitions, tournaments, and after-school athletic events.
- • Mentor head coaches and emerging athletic leaders; support site administrators on athletics.
- • Create athletic program improvement plans using performance, participation, academic, and safety data.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
