About this role
Job Title: Athletic Director /Assistant Principal FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: RHS Principal Term of Employment: 240 Days
Classification Administrative Date Revised: 09/24/2026
Dept./School Reynolds High School Pay Range: Administrator III
JOB TITLE: Assistant Principal/Athletics Director – High School JOB SUMMARY The Assistant Principal/Athletics Director provides administrative leadership and support to the Principal in the overall operation, supervision, and improvement of the high school. The position assists in establishing and maintaining a safe, inclusive, equitable, and academically focused school environment; supports instructional leadership and staff development; supervises and evaluates assigned personnel; manages student behavior and discipline; coordinates school operations and activities; and ensures compliance with district, state, federal, OSAA, conference, and Board policies and regulations. As Athletics Director, the position provides leadership, organization, and oversight of the high school athletic program, including scheduling, personnel, facilities, transportation, budgeting, eligibility, event management, safety, compliance, and communication with students, families, coaches, staff, administrators, community partners, and athletic organizations. The Assistant Principal/Athletics Director works collaboratively with the Principal, district administrators, teachers, coaches, classified staff, students, families, and community partners to promote student achievement, student well-being, positive school culture, and effective school operations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Supports the Principal in the administration, supervision, and daily operation of the high school.
• Assists in implementing and enforcing federal, state, district, and school policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Provides leadership in establishing and maintaining a safe, orderly, inclusive, and supportive school environment.
• Supports instructional leadership by monitoring implementation of curriculum, instructional practices, assessment, intervention, and student support systems.
• Supervises, evaluates, and supports assigned licensed and classified personnel in accordance with district procedures and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Provides coaching, feedback, professional learning, and performance support to assigned staff.
• Responds to student behavior, attendance, safety, and disciplinary concerns using district policies, restorative practices, progressive discipline, and applicable legal requirements.
• Facilitates communication among students, staff, families, administrators, and community partners for the purpose of resolving concerns, coordinating services, and supporting student success.
• Investigates and responds to student, parent, employee, and school concerns within the scope of assigned authority and in accordance with district procedures.
• Facilitates meetings and collaborative problem-solving processes for the purpose of coordinating services, resolving concerns, and achieving school and district objectives.
• Coordinates assigned school programs, activities, events, and operational functions to ensure effective and efficient implementation.
• Assists with emergency preparedness, crisis response, school safety, and emergency management procedures.
• Monitors school facilities, equipment, and operational conditions and communicates needs to appropriate district personnel.
• Maintains accurate and confidential records, documentation, reports, and correspondence as required by district, state, and federal requirements.
• Communicates effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
• Promotes equitable access to educational opportunities, extracurricular activities, athletics, and student support services.
• Supports the development and implementation of school improvement goals, action plans, and data-informed strategies.
• Represents the school and district in assigned meetings, committees, conferences, athletic organizations, and community activities.
• Makes decisions within assigned authority and consults with the Principal or appropriate district administrator when matters exceed assigned authority.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Administrative and Instructional Leadership
• Assist the Principal with the overall administration and operation of the high school.
• Support implementation of the district's strategic priorities, school improvement plans, instructional initiatives, and student achievement goals.
• Monitor school-wide systems and practices to support student achievement, engagement, attendance, behavior, and belonging.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, specialists, and administrators to identify student needs and coordinate appropriate interventions and supports.
• Support implementation of curriculum, instructional programs, assessment practices, and academic intervention systems.
• Participate in classroom observations, instructional walkthroughs, staff meetings, professional learning, and other activities that support instructional improvement.
• Provide feedback and coaching to assigned staff and participate in formal evaluation processes consistent with district expectations and collective bargaining agreements.
• Assist in developing master schedules, supervision assignments, staff assignments, and other school-wide organizational structures as assigned.
• Use relevant school and student data to identify trends, evaluate effectiveness, and support continuous improvement.
Student Management, Discipline, and School Culture
• Establish and maintain expectations for student behavior consistent with district policy, school procedures, and applicable law.
• Investigate and respond to student disciplinary matters, including incidents involving harassment, bullying, intimidation, discrimination, threats, fighting, substance use, weapons, attendance, and other violations of school or district expectations.
• Apply disciplinary consequences consistently, fairly, and in accordance with district policy, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and legal requirements.
• Use restorative practices and other appropriate interventions to support student accountability, repair harm, and develop positive decision-making and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborate with counselors, teachers, families, student services personnel, and outside agencies to address barriers to student success.
• Respond to student safety concerns and coordinate appropriate interventions and notifications.
• Support attendance improvement efforts and participate in interventions for students with chronic absenteeism.
• Communicate with parents and guardians regarding student behavior, attendance, academic concerns, and school expectations.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of disciplinary actions, investigations, interventions, and communications.
• Ensure student discipline and extracurricular participation practices are implemented equitably and consistently.
Personnel Supervision and Leadership
• Supervise assigned licensed and classified personnel in accordance with district procedures and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Establish clear expectations for assigned employees and monitor performance.
• Conduct evaluations and provide timely feedback regarding performance, professional responsibilities, and areas for improvement.
• Address performance concerns in consultation with Human Resources and the Principal when appropriate.
• Assist with employee orientation, onboarding, professional development, and performance support.
• Facilitate staff meetings and other professional meetings as assigned.
• Promote effective communication, collaboration, professionalism, and accountability among school staff.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding personnel, student, and school matters.
ATHLETICS DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES Athletic Program Planning and Leadership
• Provide leadership and administrative oversight for the high school athletic program.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain athletic program schedules and calendars in collaboration with school and district administrators.
• Ensure athletic programs operate in accordance with Board policy, district procedures, OSAA rules and regulations, conference requirements, and applicable state and federal law.
• Advise administrators, coaches, students, and families regarding athletic policies, eligibility requirements, schedules, procedures, and expectations.
• Collaborate with the District Athletic Director and District Title IX Officer to monitor athletic programs for compliance, equity, participation opportunities, facilities, equipment, and resource allocation.
• Apply the district equity lens when making decisions related to athletic participation, staffing, facilities, scheduling, equipment, funding, and access.
• Coordinate pre-season meetings and required compliance activities for coaches and athletic programs.
• Develop and maintain procedures for athletic participation, eligibility, supervision, transportation, contest management, emergency response, and communication.
• Coordinate athletic banquets, booster club meetings, special events, recognition activities, and other athletic department functions.
• Serve as a liaison between the school, district, coaches, students, families, community organizations, conference representatives, OSAA, and other athletic partners.
Athletic Events and Contest Management
• Coordinate schedules for athletic contests, tournaments, playoffs, practices, and post-season events.
• Coordinate officials, contest workers, event supervisors, security, medical personnel, transportation, facilities, and other event resources.
• Coordinate with coaches and school administrators regarding game schedules, officials' assignments, and contest requirements.
• Arrange and confirm appropriate athletic facilities for practices, competitions, tournaments, and post-season events.
• Inspect or coordinate inspection of playing facilities and athletic venues to ensure appropriate readiness and safety.
• Coordinate preparation, supervision, and cleanup of athletic facilities before and after contests.
• Coordinate gate operations, ticketing, admissions, change funds, gatekeepers, and other contest-related procedures.
• Coordinate security and crowd-management plans with school administrators, law enforcement agencies, contracted security providers, and other appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate responses to weather, facility, transportation, or other conditions that require postponement, cancellation, relocation, or modification of athletic events.
• Coordinate transportation for athletic activities in accordance with district transportation procedures.
• Coordinate tournament and post-season logistics with participating schools, conference representatives, OSAA, and other appropriate organizations.
• Maintain accurate records of athletic events, schedules, officials, contest workers, transportation, and related activities.
Student-Athlete Management and Eligibility
• Promote the health, safety, welfare, and academic success of student-athletes.
• Establish and communicate expectations for student-athlete conduct, participation, eligibility, and sportsmanship.
• Coordinate procedures for verifying student eligibility prior to participation in athletic activities.
• Monitor compliance with academic, attendance, transfer, age, participation, and other eligibility requirements.
• Coordinate with counselors, registrars, coaches, administrators, and families regarding student-athlete eligibility and support needs.
• Respond to concerns involving student-athlete conduct, safety, participation, or welfare.
• Promote positive sportsmanship and appropriate conduct by student-athletes, coaches, staff, families, and spectators.
Coaches and Athletic Personnel
• Recruit, recommend, assign, supervise, and evaluate coaches and other athletic personnel in accordance with district procedures.
• Establish clear expectations for coaching responsibilities, supervision, communication, student safety, and compliance.
• Coordinate required coach training, professional development, clinics, workshops, certifications, and compliance activities.
• Monitor coach compliance with district, OSAA, conference, and school requirements.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and support to athletic personnel.
• Address coaching performance and conduct concerns in consultation with the Principal and Human Resources when appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate records related to athletic personnel assignments, evaluations, training, certifications, and compliance.
Athletic Facilities, Equipment, and Inventory
• Coordinate the acquisition, distribution, maintenance, storage, inventory, and disposal of athletic equipment and supplies.
• Ensure athletic equipment and facilities are maintained in safe and appropriate condition.
• Coordinate with district maintenance, operations, transportation, and other departments regarding athletic facility needs.
• Maintain accurate inventories and records of athletic equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate the purchase and allocation of athletic equipment and resources in accordance with district purchasing procedures and applicable equity and Title IX requirements.
• Identify facility, equipment, and program needs and communicate recommendations to district leadership.
Budget and Financial Management
• Develop, monitor, and manage the assigned athletics budget in accordance with district budget procedures.
• Monitor expenditures, purchase orders, invoices, contracts, and other financial transactions.
• Ensure athletic expenditures are consistent with approved budgets, district purchasing requirements, and applicable policies.
• Assist with developing annual athletic program budget priorities and recommendations.
• Monitor fundraising, booster club, activity account, and other athletic-related financial activities as assigned.
• Maintain accurate financial records and provide required reports to district administration.
Policy, Compliance, and Reporting
• Implement and monitor compliance with Board policies, district procedures, OSAA regulations, conference requirements, and applicable federal and state laws governing athletics.
• Maintain current knowledge of OSAA, conference, Title IX, student safety, eligibility, transportation, and other requirements affecting athletic programs.
• Compile, maintain, and submit required athletic reports, records, forms, certifications, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of athletic schedules, eligibility, personnel, facilities, equipment, budgets, events, and compliance activities.
• Participate in athletic program reviews, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Report significant athletic program concerns, incidents, safety issues, or compliance matters to the Principal and appropriate district administrators.
• Collaborate with the District Athletic Director and other district departments to ensure consistent district-wide athletic practices.
Communication and Community Relations
• Serve as a primary point of contact for students, families, coaches, staff, administrators, conference representatives, and community partners regarding high school athletics.
• Communicate athletic schedules, expectations, policies, changes, cancellations, and other information in a timely and accessible manner.
• Respond professionally to concerns and complaints related to athletics and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
• Develop positive relationships with families, booster organizations, community partners, and participating schools.
• Promote positive school spirit, sportsmanship, student participation, and community engagement.
QUALIFICATIONS Experience Required
• Successful experience in school administration, athletic administration, coaching, or a related educational leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and evaluating personnel.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex programs, schedules, budgets, facilities, and multiple competing priorities.
• Experience working collaboratively with staff, students, families, administrators, and community partners.
• Experience with high school athletics and knowledge of OSAA and conference requirements.
• Experience working in a comprehensive high school setting preferred.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Skills
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Effective personnel supervision and evaluation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, events, and operational responsibilities.
• Ability to analyze information and make sound administrative decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships.
• Ability to use technology and data systems necessary to manage school and athletic operations.
Knowledge
• Principles and practices of school administration and instructional leadership.
• Student discipline, attendance, supervision, and behavior support practices.
• Applicable federal and state education laws and regulations.
• District policies, administrative procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• OSAA rules and regulations and applicable conference requirements.
• Athletic eligibility, safety, transportation, facilities, and event-management requirements.
• Budget development, purchasing, inventory, and financial management procedures.
• Equity, Title IX, student rights, and nondiscrimination requirements.
• Restorative practices and strategies that support positive school culture.
Ability
• Provide effective leadership and direction to staff and programs.
• Establish clear expectations and hold personnel accountable for assigned responsibilities.
• Make independent decisions within established policies and administrative authority.
• Exercise sound judgment when responding to student, personnel, safety, and operational matters.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information.
• Communicate effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
• Work effectively under pressure and respond appropriately to emergencies and rapidly changing circumstances.
• Interpret and implement laws, regulations, policies, contracts, and organizational procedures.
• Develop collaborative relationships while maintaining appropriate administrative authority and professional boundaries.
EDUCATION
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Degree in educational leadership, administration, education, or a related field preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, BONDING, AND/OR TESTING REQUIRED
• Valid Oregon Administrative License appropriate for the position.
• Valid Oregon driver's license and evidence of insurability.
• Successful completion of required Oregon fingerprinting and criminal records/background clearance.
• Current certifications and training required by the district, OSAA, state, or other applicable regulatory organizations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required athletic, safety, first aid, CPR, concussion, and other certifications required for the position.
WORKING CONDITIONS The position requires regular work both within a school office and throughout the school campus, including classrooms, athletic facilities, fields, gyms, stadiums, and other indoor and outdoor environments. The position requires frequent attendance at athletic events, meetings, school activities, and evening or weekend events. The employee must be able to respond to emergency situations, work under changing and sometimes stressful conditions, and interact professionally with students, staff, families, community members, and the public. The position requires frequent standing, walking, communicating, observing, monitoring, and moving throughout school and athletic facilities. Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving of equipment and supplies may be required. The employee is expected to maintain professional conduct, confidentiality, and compliance with all district policies, administrative procedures, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and federal and state laws.