Athletic Director

The Athletic Director shall be responsible for the administration and supervision of the boys and girls athletic and activities programs, grades 7-12, and to provide leadership in establishing, implementing, and maintaining an educationally sound philosophy for the program.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Organizes and administers the overall program of extracurricular athletics for the district.
• Provides leadership in the selection, assignment, and evaluation of athletics for the district.
• Fosters good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic program.
• Assumes responsibility for the organization and scheduling of all athletic events.
• Provide direction to the Athletic Booster Organizations, with assistance of the lead coach.
• Interpret all local Board of Education policies (Athletic related).
• Work with coaches and administration in recommending athletic policies.
• Maintain current Athletic Handbook, listing detailed information regarding policy, procedures and practices to be followed in the athletic program, grades 7-12.
• Assist with screening and recommending the employment of coaches. Recommend assignment of coaches in the athletic program.
• Participate in appropriate state and district meetings concerning athletics. Prepare a list of athletes from each sport for eligibility purposes, as required by NMAA.
• Make necessary reports in a timely manner to the NM Activities Association.

Qualifications:

• Hold a valid New Mexico Administrative License, or must be able to obtain one by July 1, 2025
• Head Coach experience preferred.
• Have five years of experience in public school administration, supervision, athletics, and/or teaching.