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Grand Junction, CO - USA

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Job Summary


  • Position Type:
    Administration-Assistant Principal/Athletic/Activities Director

  • Date Posted:
    5/8/2026

  • Location:
    Grand Junction High School

  • Closing Date:
    05/17/2026

  • Description:
    High School Athletic Director

    Grand Junction High School:

    The Academies at Grand Junction High School empower each student with an educational experience fueled by passion opportunity and community. Students explore college and career options through challenging and engaging coursework including Advanced Placement courses concurrent enrollment options Career and Technical Education industry certifications and work-based learning opportunities. Every student is accepted as part of their chosen Academy and the broader Grand Junction High School community which cultivates a place of belonging that meets their diverse strengths and needs.

    Job Summary:
    Operating under the direction of the School Principal the High School Athletic Director is responsible for overseeing all athletic and activity programs to ensure they operate in alignment with District 51 league and CHSAA policies. The Athletic Director coordinates and manages all aspects of events including scheduling travel staffing and financial procedures while promoting student safety sportsmanship and participation. This role ensures all eligibility compliance and documentation requirements are met and supports coaches and sponsors in maintaining high standards of conduct and performance. The Athletic Director also serves as a liaison between administration coaches families and community partners to foster school spirit and student success.

    Job Responsibility Description

    Program Leadership and Compliance

    • Maintain a thorough understanding of and ensure compliance with all District 51 league and CHSAA policies and procedures
    • Monitor student eligibility physicals and participation requirements prior to practice or competition
    • Uphold standards of sportsmanship ethics and safety for all athletic and activity programs
    • Ensure coaches sponsors and students adhere to district and state codes of conduct

    Event and Operations Management

    • Coordinate organize and oversee all home athletic events and visiting team logistics
    • Coordinate with the administrative team to ensure supervision and oversight of away events that involve local high schools
    • Schedule game workers officials clock operators scorekeepers and other event personnel
    • Manage ticketing gate operations and financial reporting for athletic events
    • Coordinate athletic travel requests and logistics with the District Athletic Office

    Administrative and Financial Oversight

    • Manage and maintain accurate records for contracts inventories purchasing and compliance documentation
    • Oversee student paperwork requirements including fees insurance coverage and eligibility lists
    • Assist in developing monitoring and managing athletic and activity budgets
    • Support purchasing and inventory control for athletic and activity programs
    • Hire supervise and evaluate all athletic coaches and act as a resource and coordinator for all athletic coaches

    Communication and Community Engagement

    • Promote athletic and activity achievements through press releases school announcements and the website
    • Serve as liaison among administration coaches booster clubs and community partners
    • Facilitate consistent communication with families and staff to support program awareness and engagement
    • Foster school spirit and positive community representation through athletics and activities

    Other Duties

    • Additional tasks duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed/requested

    Working Conditions:
    207 days

    Application Procedure:
    Apply Online

    Selection Procedure:
    Position will be posted Friday May 8th and will close Sunday May 17th @ 11:59pm

    Salary & Benefits:
    $100255 - 139965* Salary Placement Commensurate with Experience
    View all salary schedules for the current school year at: regarding D51 Benefits can be found here: Experience:

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Position Type:Administration-Assistant Principal/Athletic/Activities DirectorDate Posted:5/8/2026Location:Grand Junction High School Closing Date: 05/17/2026Description:High School Athletic Director Grand Junction High School:The Academies at Grand Junction High School empower each student with an e...
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