Assistant Athletic Director 2026-2027 SY

JobID:

1607

Position Type:

Athletics Date Posted:

4/17/2026

Location:

Athletic Department

JOB TITLE

Associate Director of Athletics

DEPARTMENT

Student Services

REPORTS TO

Executive Director of Athletics

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Full-time, 12 month contract

SALARY:

Based on Experience and Education

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

MA/MS degree in education-related discipline preferred; valid Oklahoma teaching and administrative certificate preferred

Experience:

Minimum 5 years as a classroom teacher preferred; minimum 2 years in an administrative capacity preferred

Skills:

Computer literate; excellent written and oral communication ability; strong knowledge of rules, regulations, policies and laws applicable to education; expertise in Oklahoma State Department of Education and Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association athletics

SUMMARY:

Administers and directs functions related to the design, development and implementation of district athletic activities to increase student opportunities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

: These statements are intended to describe the responsibilities assigned to the position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Assists Executive Director of Athletics in the development and administration of an effective program of athletics for both male and female students in all secondary schools grades 7-12. Participates in the development of an athletic budget and administers same for secondary school athletic programs.

Includes:

allocation of funds to each sport, approval of expenditures, requisitioning of supplies and equipment, receipting in of all athletic ticket sales, receipting of all miscellaneous athletic revenue, and interpretation and monitoring of all athletic budget reports from data processing department and finance department. Assists in the supervision and coordination with building principals and head coaches the development of schedules of all athletic events. Directs duties related to athletic contests which include establishing the procedures for ticket sales, crowd and facility supervision, securing game officials, scorers, timers, police protection, facility coordination, transportation coordination. Under direction of the Executive Director of Athletics, the Assistant Director of Athletics will recommend the need for coaches, trainers, etc., interview applicants for coaching positions, recommend (in cooperation with administrative staff) coaching assignments, evaluate the performance of all coaches, recommend contract action (renew, reassign, terminate). Teaching assignments of coaches be considered in all personnel matters and will require coordination with the Executive Director of Athletics. Upholds all local, state and federal policies, regulations and laws. Assumes leadership in developing new policies to improve the school athletic program. Recommends policies to Executive Director of Athletics Promotes the school athletic programs to maintain a high level of community interest and support. Serves as an information source on questions concerning athletic programs, maintains good relationships with and provides information to the news media, maintains close coordination with all stakeholders and the non-school athletic programs. Maintains awareness of need for proper athletic facilities for a safe and effective athletic program. Serve as consultant to the administration and Board of Education in development of new facilities. Assists in coordinating the use of facilities which are used by more than one school. Participates in district programs to assist student athletes in all sports in obtaining college and university scholarship opportunities. The program should incorporate the assistance of coaches within individual sports and should include, but not be limited to the following: A plan to identify students with unusual athletic talent. Assist families of those identified athletes in preparing the appropriate material to seek college or university scholarships. Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL BEHAVIOR

Ability to use sound judgment in any situation. Ability to deal successfully and rapidly with changes in assignments and properly respond to applicable correspondence/communication received. Ability to project a professional company image through in-person, phone, and electronic interaction. Ability to build and foster harmonious rapport and work cooperatively with District staff and the public while achieving the objectives and goals of the position. Ability to handle problematic and/or difficult situations professionally by communicating with the appropriate person.

ATTENDANCE STATEMENT

Able to be in attendance for assigned responsibilities with 95% attendance.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Some exposure to inclement weather may occur during athletic events.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.