Athletic Director-District Wide

Position Type:
Administration/Director

Date Posted:
4/1/2025

Location:
District Wide Weld Re-8

Date Available:
07/07/2025

Closing Date:
04/25/2025
WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Re-8
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
200 S. Fulton Ave. Fort Lupton, CO 80621
PHONE (303) 857-3200, or EMAIL: smcclary@weld8.org
Stephanie McClary, Human Resources

POSITION: District WideAthletic Director (approximately 2,500 students, Grades K-12)

SALARY RANGE: Administrative Salary Schedule Plus School District Comprehensive Benefits Package. Salary range of $89,891-$117,060 depending on experience and education.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION: Please submit an application at www.weld8.org along with a letter of interest and a current resume listing your qualifications and experiences for the position. Applicants must apply online. Internal applicants, please submit letters of interest to Stephanie McClary smcclary@weld8.org and apply online at www.weld8.org.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Athletic Director assists the building principal in organizing and fostering a positive, safe environment that is conducive to the learning and development of Weld Re-8 students in the classroom and athletically. Provides leadership in developing, organizing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the athletic programs. Achieving excellence the Athletic Director works collaboratively to lead and nurture members of the staff and to communicate effectively with parents, members of the community, and colleagues in other districts and schools. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for planning, curriculum development, program evaluation, personnel management, and financial management. As the Athletic Director, you will be responsible for the evaluation and oversight of the coaches, activity sponsors, and the Athletic Trainer. Must comply with all Title IX Policies.The District Wide Athletic Director will work with students, parents, teachers, the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA), local Colorado schools, and community partners to ensure a successful athletics program that enhances the skills and performance of Weld Re-8 student-athletes in academics as well as athletics.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

• M. A. in Educational Administration or Bachelors Degree in a related area;
• Minimum of three years of successful Athletic Director experience.
• Experience as an administrator or teacher leader is preferred.
• Experience in coaching of any sports or sponsorship of activities is preferred.
• Knowledge and skills in creating a learning environment that strives for college readiness and high student achievement.
• Prefer experience in evaluating and coaching instructional personnel, classified personnel and coaches/sponsors.
• Prefer experience in supervising, directing and evaluating athletics and/or activities programs.
• Computer and technology skills required.
• Bilingual/Biliterate skills Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred, but not required. Experience working with diverse populations.
• Development and maintenance of parent and community partnerships
• Oversight of building athletic budget, activity accounts, and fundraiser dollars
• Hiring, supervision and evaluation of athletic coaches and club sponsors
• Development, maintenance and implementation of athletic schedules, including the scheduling of transportation needs and game officials
• Facilities management, including building-wide schedules, routine care, and critical or long-term maintenance issues with district maintenance staff
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Assure that coaches and players adhere to the CHSAA bylaws.
• Schedule all competitions.
• Provide transportation and logistics for all team travel for both athletics and activities
• Coordinate and provide officials for all home competitions
• Provide supervision for home events and activities
• Verify that all athletes are academically eligible to compete.
• Purchase all equipment and uniforms.
• Provide adequate practice and playing facilities.
• Respond to all parent concerns and issues athletically.
• Be the District Advisor to the Booster club.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: July 7, 2024

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Assignment starting date: July 07, 2025 (225 day contract).
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• All contracts/agreements for employment of personnel shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Education.
• No smoking is allowed in any Weld County School District Re 8 buildings.
• Selected applicant must comply with the District's Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.

An equal opportunity affirmative action employer
In compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, Colorado law and Board of Education Policy AC (Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity), Weld County School District Re-8 does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, need for special education services, age, marital status, genetic information, or physical characteristics in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees and members of the public. The following person has been identified as the compliance officer for the district: Superintendent, Weld County School District Re-8: 200 S. Fulton Ave., Fort Lupton, CO 80621, 303.857.3200, superintendent@weld8.org.