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Athletic Director - Arroyo Grande High School 2026-2027

Lucia Mar Unified School District, Arroyo Grande, California, us, 93421

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Athletic Director - Arroyo Grande High School 2026-2027

Position Type: Teacher/ Athletic Director

Date Posted: 1/30/2026

Date Available: 07/01/2026

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Human Resources

(805) 474-3000, ext. 1194

February 11, 2026

CERTIFICATED NOTICE OF VACANCY

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

ARROYO GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

We are now accepting applications for the following certificated position(s) beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.

POSITION(S):

Athletic Director, Arroyo Grande High School

REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Clear California Teaching Credential with an authorization to teach any subject matter in grades 7-12 in a departmentalized setting.

Position requires a full credential: Permits and Internships are not eligible

Position does not meet the requirements to participate in Induction (TIP)

CLAD/BCLAD/EL Authorization

Hold and maintain a first aid certification and CPR certification

Hold and valid California Driver's License

Upon hire, may be required to receive an approved DMV clearance to transport students

Prior teaching experience

Prior coaching experience

See the job description for additional information

WORK DAYS:

214 days, 1.0 FTE

SALARY:

Annual entry level salary placement from $70,414 to $117,203 for a full time position at 214 days; Salary based prorated based on start date, FTE, and on prior experience and semester units above Bachelor's degree. Additional $6,000 annual stipend.

All interested outside applicants may complete an online application via Frontline and include a letter of interest, resume, three (3) current, signed letters of recommendation, and verification of valid credentials/certifications. https://www.applitrack.com/LMUSD/onlineapp/

The provisions of this Notice of Vacancy do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sex-based harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation, including related medical conditions and recovery; parental, family, or marital status; reproductive health decision making; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; or genetic information; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Handy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 602 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, California, 93420. Phone: 805-474-3000 ext. 1190 Email:

LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CERTIFICATED

HUMAN RESOURCES JOB DESCRIPTION

REVISED DATE: April 23, 2024

SALARY RANGE: Placement on the District Certificated Salary Schedule is based upon years of full-time credentialed teaching experience and units of college coursework beyond a Bachelor's Degree.

WORK YEAR: 214 work days according to the District Instructional Calendar

EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt - Teaching Professional Employee Exemption – FLSA

DESCRIPTION:

The Athletic Director plans, and administers all athletic programs and operations in compliance with guidelines and regulations determined by the administration, Board of Education, state and federal agencies. The Athletic Director will support and enhance the district's program. The Athletic Director will be the primary educator, overseer, enforcer, and interpreter of CIF and Athletic regulations. The Athletic Director will utilize all the resources available to establish a cooperative relationship with parents, staff members and administrators to support each student's opportunity to learn and grow in educational and life experiences. The position of Athletic Director shall include active participation in the school's operation to support a positive learning environment.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Credential: Valid California teaching credential with an authorization to teach any subject matter in grades 9-12 in a departmentalized setting. Specific type of credential shall be determined based on need.

CLAD/BCLAD/EL Authorization (Emergency permits are not accepted).

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree, including all courses and/or exams needed to meet credentialing and subject matter competency.

• Experience: As mandated by the state, and accepted by the school district.

• Personal Qualities: Resourceful, innovative, helpful, diligent, persistent, and a willingness to work with colleagues and students.

• Additional: Hold and maintain first aid certification and CPR certification.

Valid California Driver's License

PREFERRED:

• Experience: Minimum five (5) years teaching experience.

Minimum five (5) years coaching experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

INSTRUCTIONAL:

Coordinates the secondary school athletic program in collaboration with principals and coaches to ascertain programmatic needs on an annual basis, as well as prior to each season to ensure consistency of program.

Initiates the recruitment and selection of coaches and makes employment recommendations to administration.

Supervises all coaches at the secondary level.

Schedules all high school athletic contests, issues contracts for the contest, and maintains the proper and necessary records.

Ensures officials are scheduled and contracts are issued for all high school contests.

Arranges transportation for all away athletic games and events.

Supervises the preparation of, and verifies all athletic eligibility lists.

Oversees the supervision of all volunteers who work in the athletic programs.

Supervises athletic funds, prepares and administers a detailed operating budget for the athletic program and submits it to the school administration.

Orders all equipment and maintains a current inventory of all athletic equipment.

Advises and ensures all coaches conform with Board policies and regulations, California Interscholastic Federation league policies and regulations and with state and federal laws. Attends league and district meetings.

Ensures all coaches have successfully completed required pre‑employment requirements and inservice programs.

Supervises and is responsible for preparation of home athletic events.

Provides leadership for, and serves as liaison to, high school athletic booster groups and coordinates, with coaches, support groups for specific athletic programs.

Teach a regular class at the secondary level, depending on the need of the school.

STUDENT MANAGEMENT:

Maximizes opportunities for student success by creating positive mentoring and working relationships with students and colleagues.

Is a role‑model for students regarding life‑long learning and professional behavior.

Establishes and implements positive behavior and restorative justice strategies to manage student behavior and resolve disciplinary issues.

Provides students with additional instruction as required if they need support in academic skill development.

PROFESSIONAL:

Maintains positive staff relations; works closely with the site principal to collaboratively lead the school through shared decision‑making processes.

Cooperates with other professional staff members to identify student needs and develop assessments to solve health, attitude, and learning challenges.

Participates in faculty committees, meetings, and other faculty supporting programs for the educational program.

Demonstrates regular and timely attendance.

Promotes a positive image of public education; willingly engages with community and business partners to be incorporated as a resource in curriculum and/or athletic development and student projects.

Attends and participates in required in‑service activities.

Meets deadlines, maintains appropriate records, and prepares progress reports as required; follows district promotion policy.

Follows District and Schools’ policies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

PHYSICAL

Stand and sit for extended periods of time.

See and read printed matter with or without vision aids.

Hear and understand speech at normal levels and outdoors.

Speak English so that others may understand at normal levels.

Stand, walk, stoop, twist, bend over, grasp, reach overhead, push, pull, and move, lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds to waist height.

Move throughout the building and school grounds as necessary.

MENTAL

Concentrate on a single task for up to two (2) hours at a time.

Learn quickly and adapt to a variety of technology, machinery, instructions, and task methods.

Meet deadlines in terms of work assignment schedules.

Speak and write in a clear, concise manner.

SOCIAL

Interact daily in person with other members of the school staff and possess comfortable interpersonal skills and cooperative attitudes.

Consistent attendance is required.

Convey an understanding, patient attitude toward other students, parents, staff and members of the community.

Maintain the privacy of confidential information including student grades, progress, etc.

NOTE: This list of essential functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter: This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter. The Athletic Director shall report in accordance with California state regulations who observe, have actual knowledge, or reasonably suspect child or elder/dependent abuse or neglect to appropriate agencies.

CANDIDATE SELECTION:

The Candidate selected for this position will be required to present prior to the first date of employment: 1) A social security card; 2) proof of tuberculin test prior to the first day of hire; 3) pass State and Federal fingerprint clearances; and 4) complete all pre-employment training including but not limited to Child Abuse Reporting and Sexual Harassment/Abusive Conduct.

The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Handy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 602 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, California, 93420. Phone: 805-474-3000 ext. 1190 Email: jennifer.handy@lmusd.org or the 504 Coordinator: Linda Pierce, Director of Student Services, 227 Bridge St., Arroyo Grande, 805-474-3000 ext. 1189, linda.pierce@lmusd.org

ALL MATERIALS ARCHIVED FOR THIS POSITION ARE THE PROPERTY OF THE LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND MAY BE REVIEWED BY BUT CANNOT BE RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Postings current as of 2/20/2026 1:56:50 AM CST.

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