ATHLETIC / ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR - CLASSIFIED ADMINISTRATOR

LOCATION: DEER PARK MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL

DAYS: 200 ( JULY - JUNE)

Closes: August 13, 2026

Position Summary:

The Athletic/Activities Director provides leadership, coordination, and oversight for the district's interscholastic athletic programs and Associated Student Body (ASB) activities. The position ensures compliance with district policies, Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) regulations, league requirements, and state laws while promoting positive student experiences through athletics and extracurricular activities. The Athletic/Activities Director works collaboratively with students, staff, families, coaches, advisors, and community members to foster educational excellence, sportsmanship, leadership, and student engagement.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in athletics, activities, education, or a related field.
• Successful coaching or athletic program experience preferred.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and evaluating staff.
• Knowledge of WIAA rules, regulations, eligibility requirements, and safety standards.
• Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, officials, and community members.
• Ability to resolve conflicts professionally and collaboratively. Valid Washington State driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of WIAA regulations and Washington State athletic requirements.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Budget management and financial oversight.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving.
• Effective communication and public relations.
• Staff supervision and evaluation.
• Event planning, supervision, and coordination.
• Recordkeeping and data management.

Athletic Director Responsibilities:

• Recommend selection of, as well as supervise and evaluate coaches
• Plan and coordinate induction for coaches, planning and implementing staff development and the creation/updating of a handbook and coach code of conduct.
• Establish clear expectations for staff, students, and teams.
• Ensure games & school-sponsored competition have adequate supervision and coordinate all aspects of scheduling (buses, referees, etc.)
• Ensure that coaches have current certification as needed and help coordinate classes and clinics to keep skills requirements updated
• Monitor student eligibility.
• Conflict Resolution: Work with staff, students, and parents to resolve extra-curricular issues.
• Budget: Inventory, purchasing, gate receipts, ASB monies, district monies, monitoring all accounts, P.O.'s in compliance with Washington Athletic Directors Code requirements.
• Tracks and manages inventory of supplies, needs, and purchases.
• Oversee care and custody of all athletic facilities, and conduct regular inspections/evaluation to determine facility needs. Participate in development of master plan for district use.
• Work with coaches to adequately provide, inventory, and inspect equipment and supplies regularly and make all purchases with appropriate fiscal approvals
• Maintain a presence at home athletic events and work with principals and assistant principals to address discipline concerns
• Work with staff, students, and parents to resolve extra-curricular issues or conflicts
• Serve as athletic liaison with the school board in collaboration with the superintendent and submit travel requests for athletics and activities to the board in a timely manner
• Attend league and regional meetings and represent interests of the district, middle and high school athletics in general
• Reserve buses for all contests and assist coaches in preparing schedules and arrangements regarding transportation, meals and lodging
• Arrange for officials for all contests
• Develop the master schedule of all athletic events
• Ensure that all rules, regulations, directives and safety protocols set forth by the WIAA and district policy are strictly followed.
• Coordinate and guide applicable support staff to maintain eligibility lists, records for student physicals, and reports of accidents
• Serve as the District's Title IX Compliance Officer and will complete required trainings associated with this role.

Student, Parent, and Community Relations:

• Serve as the primary contact for athletic concerns.
• Work collaboratively with students, parents, coaches, staff, and community members to resolve concerns.
• Promote positive communication throughout the athletic program.
• Support community involvement in district athletics.
• Represent the district professionally at athletic events and meetings.

Activities Director Responsibilities:

• Provide lunch supervision as available.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Supervise Associated Student Body (ASB) clubs and advisors.
• Coordinate student leadership activities.
• Assist advisors in planning school activities and events.
• Develop and monitor ASB budgets in collaboration with the ASB Advisor.
• Review and approve fundraising requests in accordance with district policy.
• Coordinate assemblies and school-wide activities. Assist with dances, ceremonies, and special events.
• Promote student participation and leadership opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with ASB accounting procedures and district policies.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

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

Seldom (less than 10%)

Limited (10-30%)

Moderate (31-60%)

Frequent (61-100%)

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Standing

Sitting

Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs

Exposure to human-borne pathogens

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Stooping, bending

Lift assist over 50 lbs

Twisting, pushing, pulling

Exposure to outside elements

Walking

Terms of Employment and Salary:

CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Deer Park School District website https://www.dpsd.org/page/human-resources. Deer Park policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://app.eduportal.com/publicfolders/[redacted]/list/56713

Salary:

$121,960.00 - $141,385.00 per year. Initial placement is based on applicable school district experience. Additional compensation may be available as provided in the negotiated agreement.

Benefits:

Excellent Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Washington State Retirement (DRS)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Professional Development Opportunities

Application Requirements:

Applicants must complete the online application and submit:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three professional references
• Confidential reference checks (including the most recent supervisor)

Background Check:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of:

• Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint background check (RCW 28A.400.303)
• Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States
• Verification of required licenses and certifications