What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Athletics and Activities to begin 2025-2026 School Year position at Curriculum and Instruction?
Director of Athletics & activities to begin 2025-2026
Please send letters of interest and a resume to Trevor Mahlum, Executive Director of Human Resources at trevor_mahlum@natronaschools.org, or by attaching them to your online application.
This position will begin July 1, 2025, with the potential for transition training before the start date depending upon the availability of the successful candidate.
The job of Director-Athletics and Activities is done for the purpose/s of designing, implementing, supervising, planning, and coordinating the programs and activities of the district athletic and activities programs, district facilities usage, and volunteerism; to coordinate assigned activities with other departments, divisions, schools, and outside
agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and the Superintendent. This job reports to Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction.
Essential Functions
- Advises and assists principals, athletic directors, and athletics and activities facilitators in the improvement of athletic and co-curricular activity programs for the purpose of developing guidelines for recruitment, selection, and assignment of personnel.
- Collaborates with a variety of internal and external stakeholders (e.g. district personnel, building administrators, outside districts, Wyoming High School Athletics and Activities Association (WHSAA), community organizations, etc.) for the purpose of scheduling and implementing interscholastic athletic and co-curricular activities and facilities for away and home events.
- Communicates with a variety of internal and external stakeholders (e.g. school districts, school departments and personnel; community, parents, students, etc.) for the purpose of keeping appropriate parties informed of athletic and co-curricular activity developments at local, state, regional, and national levels.
- Coordinates the oversite of all district volunteerism (e.g. recruitment and onboarding, background checks, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the successful implementation of volunteer services and activities in accordance with all applicable district and legal guidelines.
- Facilitates meetings involving a variety of internal and external stakeholders (e.g. district, department, and school personnel; outside agencies and school districts; community organizations; parents and students, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate actions, developing recommendations, supporting stakeholders, and serving as a district representative.
- Manages existing and new district athletics and co-curricular activities programs and services for the purpose of ensuring programs/services are provided within established timeframes and in accordance with department and district goals and objectives, and local, state, regional, and national requirements (e.g. District Code of Conduct, Title IX, WHSAA, student records, etc.).
- Manages all facets of the district athletics and co-curricular activities events and programs (e.g. developing, planning, coordinating/organizing, staffing, evaluating, revising/improving, scheduling; resources, materials, and equipment; eligibility requirements for internal and external groups; all operational aspects and compliance; and implementation, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that programs (including culminating events and invitationals, etc.) are developed and implemented in accordance with district goals and objectives, and local, state, and federal guidelines.
- Manages district facility usage by all internal and external groups and organizations (e.g. planning, scheduling, coordinating staff and internal/external volunteers, billing, necessary legal paperwork including Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), etc.) for the purpose of providing access and utilization of district facilities in accordance with applicable district and legal guidelines.
- Oversees revisions to district athletics and co-curricular activities programs and eligibility requirements (e.g. home schoolers, virtual school students, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating opportunities for student participation in district programs.
- Oversees department inventory (e.g. ordering, storage, cleaning, and repair of supplies, materials, and equipment, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and maintained in good condition and in accordance with security and safety guidelines.
- Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. sits on a variety of committees and/or commissions, attends professional group meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information and serving as a district representative.
- Plans and coordinates annual district awards program for the purpose of recognizing student athletics and co-curricular activities achievement and distributing certificates and awards.
- Prepares a variety of reports and documents (e.g. athletics and co-curricular activities participation, facility usage, equipment upgrades, contract execution, 3rd party services, budgets, funding requests, procedures and guidelines, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues, providing written reference, and/or conveying information to appropriate parties in accordance with district, local, state, and federal regulations.
- Responds to inquiries, complaints, and concerns from a variety of stakeholders (e.g. school faculty, staff, and administration; students; parents; community, outside agencies; and school districts, etc.) for the purpose of addressing stakeholder needs, mediating and resolving conflicts, and maintaining good relationships with all parties.
- Supervises the department budget (e.g. developing, forecasting, monitoring, recommending, adjusting, approving expenditures, coordinating fund raising, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, related revenues are generated, expenses are within budget limits, and/or fiscal practices are followed.
- Supervises department personnel (e.g. hiring, evaluating, termination, planning, scheduling, and coordinating activities, training, advising and consulting, etc.) for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the work force, meeting department and district objectives, and providing excellent customer service to stakeholders.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a job-related area
Certificates and Licenses: Valid driver's license and evidence of insurability
Salary : $81,951 - $119,331