2025-26 Assistant Principal/Athletic Director - Poudre High School

This is for the 2025-26 school year. 

Pay Range: $100,164-$138,224 on a 213 day per year calendar, based on qualifications and experience*

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, as well as other optional benefit elections. 

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SUMMARY: 

Assist the Principal with instructional and organizational leadership, direction, supervision, operations, and accountability for the attainment of school goals. Evaluate, appraise, mentor, and monitor staff. Supervise, monitor, and encourage student behavior and success. Coordinate all athletic programs, policies, and procedures in accordance with district, league, state, and national guidelines.

JOB TASKS: 

1. Supervise, assess, and monitor student performance using objective and verifiable information, including standardized, criterion-referenced district and teacher developed assessments and support the implementation of building-level curriculum and instruction for the purpose of increasing student achievement. 

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

3. 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. 

4. Hire, supervise, and evaluate all athletic coaches and act as a resource and coordinator for all athletic coaches. 

5. Manage a variety of athletic budgets including the high school athletic budget, PSA concessions budget, and equipment budget and implement a replacement schedule for uniforms and equipment. 

6. Communicate with athletes, coaches, community, and parents regarding student/athlete issues including eligibility issues, student behavior, coaching concerns, etc. and coordinate communication with media when necessary. 

7. Coordinate, schedule, supervise, and attend school-wide athletic events; arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for all district, regional and state athletic events; coordinate gym and athletic field use for practices, games, and activities; and schedule officials and game workers for home athletic events. 

8. Administer all interscholastic policies and procedures working within the confines of the Rules and By-Laws of the Colorado High School Athletic and Activities Association (CHSAA) and those of the appropriate league affiliation. 

9. Provide professional development for coaches including mandatory trainings and trainings to improve the skills and abilities of coaches, conduct pre-season coaches’ meetings to prepare for the season and post-season coaches’ meetings to evaluate the season and prepare for the future. 

10. Act as a resource for coaches, counselors, and participants regarding rules and regulations of the NCAA, NCAA Clearinghouse, NAIA, and NJCAA to ensure students/athletes who wish to participate in athletics on the collegiate level maximize their opportunities. 

11. Demonstrate a commitment to: a. Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity. b. Include and engage families in the student’s education. c. Support all Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations. d. Provide personal and professional excellence.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED: 

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

• Experience as a secondary school administrator, administrative intern, or dean required. 

• Experience as a school athletic director preferred. 

• Minimum of three years of secondary coaching experience required. 

• Criminal background check required for hire. 

• Colorado Principal or Administrator’s license required. 

• Valid Colorado driver’s license required.

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