Assistant Principal /Athletics and Activities Director - Pleasant Lea Middle School

2025-26 School Year

217 days/year

8 hours/day

Purpose Statement

The job of Assistant Principal Middle School/Athletics and Activities Director was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing school athletics and activities at a middle school; providing information and serving as a resource to others; supervising assigned staff; coordinating activities and addressing issues, situations and/or problems that arise on campus or with enrolled students.

This job reports to Principal.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with internal and external personnel, parents, students, public agencies, etc. (e.g. Booster Groups, Grounds Department, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
• Conducts performance appraisals on assigned personnel (e.g. coaches, assistant coaches, band and choir directors, etc.) for the purpose of providing professional growth, ensuring that standards are achieved and performance is maximized.
• Coordinates athletics and activities (e.g. interscholastic sports, band, choir, theater, orchestra, dances, Prom, graduation, Senior Athletic Awards, Spirit Week, etc.) for the purpose of completing activities and/or directing services in a timely manner.
• Enforces eligibility standards and basic participation policies for the purpose of complying with Missouri State High School Activities Association guidelines.
• Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. (e.g. Activity Performance Council, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district and/or state objectives.
• Implements policies, procedures, and/or processes for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
• Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
• Manages a variety of school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary policy, interscholastic programs, fine arts events, transportation requests, fundraisers, facility use, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school, district, and state policies, and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. professional learning community, staff, committees, MSHSAA meetings, Booster groups, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs personnel functions (e.g. recruiting, interviewing, selecting, etc.) for the purpose of recommending selected candidates for contract positions.
• Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. reports, correspondence, audits, Athletic and Activities Handbook, team schedules, budgets, master schedule, electronic calendar, bulletins, requisitions, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Presents information (e.g. budget overviews, accounting processes, participation policies, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback, and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
• Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment.
• Responds to a variety of inquiries for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: planning and managing projects; using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and administering personnel policies.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; conflict resolution; bookkeeping principles; and concepts of management and supervision.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with frequent interruptions; creating a positive school climate for students, staff and community; and adapting to changing work priorities.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; directing other persons within a department, large work unit, and/or across several small work units; and supervising the use of funds. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting,

20% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.

Experience
Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Education

Masters degree in job related area.

Equivalency

None Specified

Required Testing

None Specified

Continuing Educ. / Training

None Specified

Certificates & Licenses

Administrative Certificate

Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance