Athletic Director @ McQueen High School

Administrative - Professional-Technical - Director


Job Number 2000017246


Start Date


Open Date 05/07/2026


Closing Date


ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

High school interscholastic athletics is an integral part of the total educational program in the Washoe County School District. Interscholastic athletics provides opportunities for students to participate in competitive sports with the emphasis on the development of skills, work ethic, sportsmanship, and teamwork. The Athletic Director provides leadership and direction for the Washoe County School District (WCSD)'s athletic programs at assigned schools. The Athletic Director is responsible for overseeing the district's athletic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and promoting student participation in athletics.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as needed.

1. Representation and Advocacy: Serves as a WCSD representative and assumes responsibility at local, state, and national meetings, governmental hearings, and events related to
2. Compliance:

1. Assists in interpreting national, state, and WCSD athletic rules and
2. Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and
3. Assists routine Title IX site visits for assigned school(s) and works with school administrators and district personnel to investigate alleged Title IX complaints.
4. Coordinates and monitors adherence to Title IX guidelines and
5. Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records and

3. Athletic Program Coordination:

1. Oversees the coordination and scheduling of high school athletic programs, ensuring alignment with district goals and state regulations. May assist middle school personnel with similar athletic activities.
2. Directs the development of WCSD's high school athletic schedules and coordinates out-of-district travel for tournaments, meets, and related athletics May assist middle school personnel with similar athletic activities.
3. Leverages technology (such as NND1, Infinite Campus, Final Forms, NFHS Learn, Impact, MaxPreps, ) to coordinate athletic programs and events with other schools, both in WCSD and other districts.
4. Supervises the coaches in the cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms, including the maintenance of updated inventories.
5. Supervises coaches and team personnel ordering of athletic equipment and maintenance of a current inventory to ensure financial processes are followed.
6. Responsible for developing and supervising the athletic budget at the assigned school(s).

4. Athletic Events:

1. Coordinates support services for athletic events in accordance with WCSD's policies and regulations.
2. Sets schedules for game workers and helps with payroll for said game.
3. Coordinates referees/officials, with outside entities if needed, for athletic.
4. Coordinates transportation for competitions away from their home school(s).
5. Acts as the game manager, or assigned a game manager when needed at athletic events to ensure appropriate game workers are assigned, liaison with officials and visiting team, and assist with crowd control.
6. Communicates with Trainer on duty regarding injuries/concussions.
7. Ensures adherence to medical and safety requirements.
8. Facilitates game changes and cancellations.
9. Coordinates visiting team space to change, prepare, and meet if needed.
10. Arranges security for athletic related events as necessary and assists law enforcement agencies, including the Washoe County School District Police Department (WCSDPD) if needed. Sends school police schedule of events to make sure we have school police at all athletic events.

5. Meetings and Communication:

1. Conducts regularly scheduled athletic meetings with assistant principals responsible for school athletic programs.
2. Holds parent meetings regarding athletics, student athletes, chain of command, goes over rules and regulations of being a high school athlete.
3. Meets with parents regarding complaints, issues with coaches, student behavior.
4. Attends mandatory athletic meetings with the appropriate commissioner and other Athletic Directors.
5. Coordinates with Leadership for Homecoming and/or special events.
6. Attends conferences, such as NADA, if feasible.
7. Serves as a representative of WCSD for the local officials' associations.
8. Provides leadership for and serves as liaison to high school athletic booster groups and coordinates, with the coaches, the support group for specific athletic programs.
9. Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
10. Attends in-service trainings.
11. Attends staff meetings for assigned school(s).
12. Attends league and district meetings.

6. Staff Management:

1. Interviews and selects coaching personnel. Assists in the hiring process of all coaching positions and evaluates coaches by providing input to the principal(s).
2. Supervises and evaluates assigned staff.
3. Advocates for student athletes, coaches, and athletics at the school level.
4. Responsible for making sure all coaches have the proper certifications and clearances and have taken all the necessary classes to be a coach-inputs certifications into the applicable system(s).
5. Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner.
6. Oversees evaluations of coach performance, duties, and expectations.
7. Ensuring coaches use the tools given to them (e.g. MaxPreps, Aktivate, )
8. Supervises and directs the coaching staff to ensure that proper practice schedules are maintained and that NIAA rules are adhered to by all athletic teams.
9. Provides help to athletic secretary regarding coach's clearances, payroll and hiring of new coaches.
10. May assist as a back-up coach in emergency situations, if needed.
11. Identifies and coordinates appropriate professional learning programs for athletics personnel.
12. Assists the NIAA office in developing programs for coaches, officials, & admins.
13. Monitors the certified athletic coach and trainer programs in assigned school(s).
14. Facilitates meetings with coaches and staff.

7. Student Management:

1. Verifies that rosters are correct before registering them with the NIAA.
2. Follows up on athletically ineligible
3. Ensures that all student athletes are eligible, insured, cleared for play, and have paid fees.
4. Helps to ensure each athlete has taken the impact test.
5. Ensures coaches have the proper rubric for tryouts to explain roster decisions.
6. Ensures any coach that is driving students is properly cleared to transport.
7. Sets up National Letter of Intent ceremonies and awards.

8. Administrative Functions:

1. Participates with the Purchasing Department in all aspects of purchasing athletic supplies and equipment.
2. Works with staff from WCSD's Purchasing Department to negotiate contracts with officials' associations for all game officials.
3. Assists the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) with investigating and ruling on athletic transfer waivers.
4. Revises and maintains the Activities/Athletics Procedures Manual.
5. Works with Athletic Administrator on events such as NIAA violations, ensuring sporting events are organized, parent/coach/player concerns.

9. Facilities:

1. Works with the Facilities Department as a resource person for athletic facilities.
2. Coordinates acquiring and ensuring proper field permits are in place for non-school properties/locations as needed for assigned school(s) athletics.
3. Works with Site Facilities lead to ensure games and facilities are set up properly.
4. Finds/schedules space inside if weather/smoke does not permit outside activitiy.

10. Additional Duties: Performs other duties related to the position, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A degree in sports management, education, business administration or a closely related field is preferred.

AND/OR

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in sport program administration or school athletics administration, including responsibility for staff supervision. Licensed teaching or administrative experience in an accredited K-12 school preferred.

Licenses/Certificates:

• NIAAA credentials, such as Registered Athletic Administrator (RAA), Registered Middle School Athletic Administrator (RMSAA), Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) and/or Certified Master Athletic Administrator (CMAA) preferred.
• Nevada Department of Education teaching license preferred.
• Nevada Department of Education administrator endorsement preferred.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Federal and state laws, regulations, District policies, and bargaining agreements governing employment, equal opportunity, classification and compensation, professional licensing, and other related aspects of human resources functions.
• Principals of effective management, supervision and organizational development.

Skill in:

• Leadership.
• Advanced level problem solving and analytics.
• Data informed decision making.
• Exercising sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines and legal constraints.
• Interpreting complex written material.
• Maximizing use of appropriate software tools to accomplish work.

Ability to:

• Achieve department and organizational goals.
• Deliver public presentations and training.
• Handle difficult interpersonal and legal situations with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Establish effective working relationships and effectively collaborating with others.
• Actively promoting programs and services.
• Plan, assign and supervise the work of others.
• Interpret, apply and explain complex federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures, and collective bargaining unit agreements.
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing with people at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Act with integrity; exercise appropriate discretion and maintain confidentiality.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber- bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Washoe County School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Washoe County School District is committed to providing all applicants and employees equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Here at Washoe County School District, we are a diverse group of people who honor the differences that drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our students and employees. We believe that through a culture of inclusivity, we have the power to reflect the community we serve.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Activity/Condition

Never

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Continuously

Lifting objects up to 25 lbs

X

Lifting objects over 25 lbs

X

Sitting for extended periods

X

Standing for extended periods

X

Walking for extended periods

X

Bending or stooping

X

Reaching above shoulder height

X

Pushing/pulling objects

X

Climbing stairs or ladders

X

Operating heavy machinery

X

Exposure to outdoor weather

X

Exposure to loud noises

X

Working in confined spaces

X

Working at heights

X

Working w/ hazardous materials

X

Repetitive hand or arm movement

X

Definitions:

• Never: The activity or condition does not
• Rarely: The activity or condition occurs less than 10% of the
• Occasionally: The activity or condition occurs 10-30% of the
• Frequently: The activity or condition occurs 30-60% of the
• Continuously: The activity or condition occurs more than 60% of the time

Site(s) McQueen High School


Internal Job Number 2026-27-P262584


Salary


Grade 27


Annual Salary: $77,680 (entry step)


Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position. View the salary schedules here.

Additional Job Information


This position is for the 2026/27 school year with an anticipated start date after June 1,2026.


Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to;

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
• Salary Increases
• Longevity Bonuses
• Guidance Resources
• And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.
• Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.


The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.


Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.