2026-27 Assistant Principal/Athletic Director-Fort Collins High School

Please Note: This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on April 10, 2026. Handshake automatically sets postings to expire after 30 days, but you can view the most up-to-date status and apply directly through our job board here: https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5619534 
 

Information specific to this position: This position is for the 2026-27 school year at Fort Collins High School.

Pay Range:

• Assistant Principal: $98,944-$127,141.75/year, based on qualifications and experience*
• Athletic Director: $113,349-$145,653/year, based on qualifications and experience*

*These pay rates are based on the 2025-26 school year rates and will be updated when approved during the negotiations process for the 2026-27 school year* 

Percentage: 100%

Work calendar days: 213

Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections. 

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SUMMARY (Assistant Principal): 

The assistant principal is responsible for assisting the Principal with instructional and organizational leadership, direction, supervision, operations and accountability for the attainment of school goals. Duties include evaluating, appraising, mentoring and monitoring licensed and classified staff; leading staff professional development; supervising, monitoring, and encouraging appropriate student behavior and individual student success; and planning and implementation of required assessments.

SUMMARY (Athletic Director): 

Provide visionary leadership for Poudre School District’s secondary athletic and activities programs. Develop, coordinate, schedule, and evaluate all middle school and high school athletics and activities. Develop, maintain, interpret, and enforce athletic policies and procedures in accordance with district, league, state, and national guidelines. Participate in the evaluation process for all middle and high school athletic/activities directors. Coordinate the dissemination of information to parents, school athletic/activities directors, participants, community, and media. Manage the District’s athletic stadium, prepare and monitor district athletic budget, and participate in the hiring and evaluation of coaches.

JOB TASKS (Assistant Principal):

1. Assist and support the implementation of building-level curriculum and instruction for the purpose of increasing student achievement. 

2. Supervise, assess and monitor student performance using objective and verifiable information, including standardized, criterion-referenced district and teacher developed assessments. 

3. Evaluate and supervise school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school’s curriculum. 

4. Work collaboratively with the Principal or dean of students to implement and monitor safety plans, oversee suspensions and expulsions. Establish guidelines and expectations for appropriate student behavior with the goal of maintaining an academic environment conducive to student achievement including, but not limited to supervision during lunch, in the hallways and during co-curricular activities at night and after school. 

5. Facilitate communication (oral and written) between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts. 

6. Participate in social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities. 

7. Develop and implement staff development opportunities including organizing and facilitating department, team, and/or building based discussions, trainings, or meetings. 

8. Assist Principal with the hiring of new teachers and building staff. 

9. Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB TASKS (Athletic Director): 

1. Coordinate, schedule, supervise, and attend all district-wide athletic events; arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for all district, regional and state events. 

2. Manage a variety of athletic and activities budgets including the middle school athletic budget, PSA concessions budget, equipment budget and French Field budget. Monitor the high school’s site based budgets. 

3. Work collaboratively with middle school principals and transportation to create schedules that minimize loss of academic time. 

4. Work collaboratively with the appropriate central office personnel regarding school needs such as financial and accounting functions, maintenance, security, and concessions to promote integrated operations for athletics and activities. 

5. Communicate with parents regarding student/athlete issues including eligibility issues, student behavior, coaching concerns, etc. 

6. Communicate field usage for all athletic events, coordinate with City and other municipalities for use of facilities shared by the District and City. 

7. Assist with hiring, scheduling, and coordinating pay for all game workers, concession workers, and ticket sellers. 

8. Prepare checks, purchase orders, and vouchers for athletic and activities program purchases. 

9. Serve as a liaison between schools and the Risk Management Department to coordinate insurance needs, accident reports and sport physicals. 

10. Work with district grounds and facilities department to ensure safety for athletic participants and spectators. 

11. Work collaboratively with high school athletic/activities directors and Human Resources in hiring high quality personnel for athletics, activities and facility staff. 

12. Coordinate with the District’s middle school and high school athletic/activities directors for planning purposes and establishing, updating, and refining individual sport guidelines using National Federal and Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) rules, policies, and procedures. 

13. Develop and maintain relationships with CHSAA, Front Range League, and Northern Conference in developing and addressing district athletic policies. 

14. Monitor gender equity in athletics by preparing Title IX reports and evaluating requests for new programs in order to maintain equity and parity of District programs.

15. Implement a replacement schedule for uniforms, equipment, seating, and fixtures. 

16. Assist in the preparation of and approval of bids for athletic equipment and supplies and distribute as necessary. 

17. Provide professional development for coaches including mandatory trainings as well as trainings to improve the skills and abilities of coaches. Conduct pre-season coaches’ meetings to prepare for the season; conduct post-season coaches’ meetings to evaluate the season and to prepare for the future. 

18. Assist with hiring, supervision and evaluation of middle and high school athletic/activities directors and head coaches. 

19. Acts as a resource for athletic/activities directors and/or counselors regarding rules and regulations of the NCAA, NCAA Clearinghouse, NAIA, and NJCAA to ensure PSD students/athletes who wish to participate in athletics on the collegiate level maximize their opportunities. 

20. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop a long-range vision for District athletic and activities programming, including non-traditional athletes such as a unified sports program. 

21. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED (Assistant Principal): 

• Master’s degree with successful completion of principal licensure program required. 

• More than three years and up to and including five years of teaching experience at the secondary level and one additional year of experience in discipline, attendance and supervision (dean/administrative experience) also preferred.

• Criminal background check required for hire. 

• Valid Colorado Principal’s License. 

• Valid Colorado driver’s license.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED (Athletic Director): 

• Master’s degree in sports management, education, or related field required. 

• Minimum of three years of building administrative experience at the secondary level also required, experience as school athletic director strongly preferred. 

• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

• Criminal background check required for hire. 

• Colorado Principal or Administrator’s License. 

• NIAA, CAA or CMAA desirable. 

• Valid Colorado driver’s license.

Questions regarding this posting can be directed to talent@psdschools.org