Athletic Director

The essential function of the position is to provide leadership in the development, organization, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the athletic programs. The Athletic Director works collaboratively to lead members of the staff and communicate effectively with students, parents, members of the community, and colleagues within the Aspen School District as well as other districts. Inherent in the position are responsibilities for planning, curriculum development, program evaluation, personnel and financial management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer the school athletic code in a fair and consistent manner within the intent of the code and the missions of the school and the Aspen School District.
• Ensure District adherence to all CHSAA and district policies, administrative rules, procedures and codes relating to participation in athletics.
• Hire, supervise, and annually evaluate all coaching staff.
• Prepare and manage a master budget for all athletic programs.
• Supervise and maintain athletic equipment inventories.
• Prepare a master sports calendar that includes conference and non-conference games/events.
• Coordinate gyms, building and athletic field use with district/city facilities and maintain the district building use calendar for athletic events.
• Coordinate and manage athletic field and facility requests by outside organizations and inform the High School Administration and/or the District Office as necessary.
• Coordinate gym and field use for practices and games and give final clearance for use of either the gym or the athletic field.
• Monitor and evaluate all head coaches and hold head coaches accountable for evaluating assistant coaches. Evaluations should be shared with High School Administration following each athletic season.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Possess or be able to obtain an initial or professional Colorado administrator's license within the first 3 months of hire.
• 3+ years coaching experience.