Grants Pass School District No. 7 is now accepting applications for the following administrative position for the
2025-2026 school year:
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
GRANTS PASS HIGH SCHOOL
Brief Description of Position
Grants Pass School District No. 7 is seeking outstanding candidates for the position of Grants Pass High School Athletic Director. This position manages the athletic programs, including scheduling, budgeting, and hiring coaches. The position also ensures that the program complies with local and state regulations, the facilitation of physical and academic eligibility, and works to meet the School District Mission and Vision.
Credential: Current Oregon Administrative Certificate
(Estimated) 2025-2026 Salary Range: $113,363-$133,990
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner
• Knowledge of school safety & security procedures
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of OSAA rules and regulations
• Leadership and supervisory skills
• Independent judgment and decision-making skills
• Computer skills
• Bilingual and bi-literate in Spanish preferred
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Serves as part of the administrative team at GPHS, including performing teacher evaluation, supervision of custodial and other school staff.
• Supervises and works with the Athletic Department Office Manager, Activities Coordinator, and event staff to provide coverage for all athletic events
• Works with school administration and coaches to ensures all our athletic programs and student body exhibit outstanding sportsmanship
• Coordinates required training for coaches and student-athletes and responsible for ensuring safety procedures are followed.
• Assists coaches with coordinating game schedules and athletic events.
• Coordinates and maintains school-level direct student-athlete recruitment process for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
• Coordinates the certification of school-level student-athletes for GPHS and OSAA. – Eligibility and Compliance.
• Coordinates security for games, including working with the school SRO to secure law enforcement officers as needed
• Monitors attendance and academic progress of all athletes
• Works with community members and Booster Club to meet the needs of athletic and activity programs.
• Works with staff to organize and manages ticket sales, scorekeepers, officials, and other personnel needed during sporting events and assures facility preparation for athletic events.
• Coordinates the recruiting, hiring, and annual evaluation of all coaches.
• Maintains a current athletic handbook listing detailed policies, procedures, and practices for both students and employees.
• Attends state and regional meetings whenever possible
• Communicates all pertinent information in a timely fashion to the school Principal and other administrators.
• Performs other duties as assigned as a high school administrator
• Oversees management of athletic department and club account budgets
• Serves on the District Facility Committee
• Works with the middle school athletic programs to coordinate successful feeder programs
• Oversees and manages athletic department and club account budgets.
Application Procedure
• Letter of interest with current resume.
• Completed application form.
• Three letters of recommendation prepared within the current year.
• The names, titles, and telephone numbers (home and office) of three current references.
• Copy of current Administrative License.
All application materials will be accepted online until Friday, January 10, 2025.
Telephone: 541-474-5700 ext. 00102 E-mail: iamble@grantspass.k12.or.us
Grants Pass School District 7 strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.
The Grants Pass School District No. 7 will provide reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact the Director of Personnel at 474-5700 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Relay at 1-800-735-2900.
Funding for all positions for the 2025-2026 school year is subject to state funding.
