Athletic Director

Athletic Director JobID:

12541

Position Type:

Administration-Assistant Principal/Athletic/Activities Director Date Posted:

5/8/2026

Location:

Grand Junction High School Closing Date:

05/17/2026

Description:

High School Athletic Director https://gjhs.d51schools.org/athletics

About Grand Junction High School:

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.

Job Summary:

Operating under the direction of the School Principal, the High School Athletic Director is responsible for overseeing all athletic and activity programs to ensure they operate in alignment with District 51, league, and CHSAA policies. The Athletic Director coordinates and manages all aspects of events, including scheduling, travel, staffing, and financial procedures, while promoting student safety, sportsmanship, and participation. This role ensures all eligibility, compliance, and documentation requirements are met and supports coaches and sponsors in maintaining high standards of conduct and performance. The Athletic Director also serves as a liaison between administration, coaches, families, and community partners to foster school spirit and student success. Job Responsibility Description Program Leadership and Compliance 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 Event and Operations Management 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 Administrative and Financial Oversight 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 Communication and Community Engagement 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 Other Duties Additional tasks, duties, and responsibilities may be assigned as needed/requested

Working Conditions:

207 days

Application Procedure:

Apply Online Selection Procedure:

Position will be posted Friday, May 8th and will close Sunday, May 17th @ 11:59pm

Salary & Benefits:

$100,255 - 139,965• 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