Building Athletics Director (2026-2027)
Snohomish School District, Silver Firs, WA, United States
Position Type: Administrators - Certificated/ Administrator
Date Posted: 4/3/2026
Location: Glacier Peak High School
Our District and Community The Snohomish School District serves approximately 9,300 students in grades Pre-K through 12. The district consists of two high schools, an alternative high school, two middle schools, nine elementary schools, a preschool, and a cooperative program for home‑school families. Our community is known for coming together to support education and our students. We are a district committed to exploring and applying ways to assure that each student is successful.
General Description Under the direction of the Principal and Deputy Superintendent, the Athletics Director is responsible for providing overall leadership and direction for the athletic program at the assigned high school and, in a district capacity, for ensuring alignment and articulation of athletic programs across feeder schools (middle school levels). This position has both building‑level and district‑level responsibilities. While direct supervision of middle school sports programs rests with building principals, the Athletics Director provides input into coaching staffing, hiring recommendations, and program alignment to ensure continuity from elementary through high school. This position may include, but is not limited to, the following performance responsibilities, qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Education and Experience
Coaching background preferred
Washington State Certificate, Administrative Certificate preferred
Must have, or obtain, Authorization to Transport Students
Blood Bourne Pathogen training and First Aid CPR with AED certification, both provided at hire
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of fiscal management
Understanding of and ability to consistently implement WIAA standards
Skills in time management and organizational skills
Skills and ability to de‑escalate emotional situations with parents, public, and students and lead them to positive outcomes
Ability to work well with high school administrators, all coaches, the athletic trainer, students and staff
Ability to develop and maintain effective management strategies
Ability to develop and follow a budget
Ability to interact positively and confidentially with students, fellow workers, parents, and the general public
Ability to exercise sensitivity in dealing with individuals of diverse socio‑economic backgrounds, cognitive and physical abilities as well as with individuals of diverse cultural and ethnic
Ability to follow SSD policies, procedures and protocols
Ability to maintain a consistent presence at assigned work location and fulfill assigned hours
Performance Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Determine coaching needs in building; recruit, interview and recommend coaches for all sports as needed.
Assist coaches and activity supervisors in administration of sports; meet with coaches to discuss concerns; resolve problems.
Assist principals with orientation, instruction and observation of coaches and activity supervisors with the goal of recruiting/retention of quality coaches.
Observe athletic practices and provide coaches with instruction and feedback.
Promote and foster student participation in school athletics.
Oversee a wide variety of athletics program activities; coordinate with advisors and administrators; enforce rules and regulations; work with students on a wide variety of activities.
Administer athletic budgets; identify and communicate budget needs, approve and track expenditures; account for purchase, use, storage and inventory of athletic equipment.
Supervises and evaluates coaching staff for all athletics.
Acts as the liaison between booster clubs and school administration.
Acts as a liaison with Administrator at feeder middle schools to promote alignment.
Coordinate student athletics and related activities at the high school level; schedule events; arrange for transportation; arrange for supervision and adult coverage of school sponsored events; coordinate and plan for use of fields and facilities; schedule officials.
Supervise student eligibility for athletes; interpret eligibility regulations; ensure adherence to all eligibility requirements, supervise the preparation and publishing of student eligibility.
Is responsible for recommending and implementing changes to insure safe practices and participation in district athletics, activities, and health and fitness programs.
Maintains and manages record‑keeping system for physicals, athletic codes and student contact information.
Manages all aspects of building's games and events (i.e. security support staff, officials, equipment set up and take down, ticket money management, tournaments, etc.).
Schedules and manages transportation to away events.
Manages distribution of rosters with the league.
Initiates investigation of violations regarding league, District, WIAA, or building athletic code and provides a timely report to the Administrator.
Manages appeals to WIAA.
Meets with coaches before each season to review rules, regulations and policies of all WIAA groups (i.e., school district, league, district and state). Reinforce district values and standards.
Manages and coordinates with the Maintenance Department the upkeep and maintenance of all sports facility buildings; including fields.
Is the District's liaison to the athletic league and to the WIAA.
Work with the District's Title IX Officer in implementing Board Policy 2152 and Procedure 2152P – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Gender in Education Programs and Activities and Title IX.
Coordinate Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) training to ensure compliance of coaches and volunteers.
Enforces crowd control and all rules/regulations required for a clean and safe facility operation.
Ensures that all facilities are opened, set up, secure and that equipment is put away ensuring that the facility is ready for users.
Coordinate stadium event schedule with the district Facility Use Coordinator.
Maintains a current inventory of all equipment, materials and supplies used in operation of the facility.
Provides District with information about significant injuries or unusual occurrences such as break‑ins and vandalism during athletic facility usage to ensure district liability and district procedures are properly followed. Notifies administration, security and police as appropriate.
Coordinates with maintenance, grounds and custodial of all athletic facilities and surrounding areas to preserve grounds in a healthy, attractive and safe condition.
Prepares and monitors athletic facilities for all home athletic events and practices to provide adequate, attractive and safe areas for athletic events.
Works with building administration to develop and oversee athletic facilities budget to ensure services are achieved within budget.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Application Procedure Applicants must apply through our online application program and upload the required supporting documents.
Complete instructions are online with a checklist of the documents you need to submit. Only complete applications will be considered.
Invitation to Apply: April 3, 2026
Position will be open until filled
Job Posting Information Salary: $184,091 to $195,783 (anticipated increase for 2026‑27)
Benefits: Medical, life and other insurances are available from SEBB approved plans
Work Year: July 1 to June 30 — 12 month work year, including 14 holidays, and 26 vacation days
Equal Opportunity Statement The Snohomish School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination, and all are located at 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator – Darryl Pernat, 360-563‑7285, darryl.pernat@sno.wednet.edu; Applicant and Employee ADA Coordinator – Shantel Strandt, 360-563‑7229, shantel.strandt@sno.wednet.edu; Student ADA and Section 504 Coordinator - Wendy McCulloch, 360-563‑7308, wendy.mcculloch@sno.wednet.edu; and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Coordinator – Jennifer Harlan, 360-563‑7375, jennifer.harlan@sno.wednet.edu.
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Date Posted: 4/3/2026
Location: Glacier Peak High School
Our District and Community The Snohomish School District serves approximately 9,300 students in grades Pre-K through 12. The district consists of two high schools, an alternative high school, two middle schools, nine elementary schools, a preschool, and a cooperative program for home‑school families. Our community is known for coming together to support education and our students. We are a district committed to exploring and applying ways to assure that each student is successful.
General Description Under the direction of the Principal and Deputy Superintendent, the Athletics Director is responsible for providing overall leadership and direction for the athletic program at the assigned high school and, in a district capacity, for ensuring alignment and articulation of athletic programs across feeder schools (middle school levels). This position has both building‑level and district‑level responsibilities. While direct supervision of middle school sports programs rests with building principals, the Athletics Director provides input into coaching staffing, hiring recommendations, and program alignment to ensure continuity from elementary through high school. This position may include, but is not limited to, the following performance responsibilities, qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Education and Experience
Coaching background preferred
Washington State Certificate, Administrative Certificate preferred
Must have, or obtain, Authorization to Transport Students
Blood Bourne Pathogen training and First Aid CPR with AED certification, both provided at hire
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of fiscal management
Understanding of and ability to consistently implement WIAA standards
Skills in time management and organizational skills
Skills and ability to de‑escalate emotional situations with parents, public, and students and lead them to positive outcomes
Ability to work well with high school administrators, all coaches, the athletic trainer, students and staff
Ability to develop and maintain effective management strategies
Ability to develop and follow a budget
Ability to interact positively and confidentially with students, fellow workers, parents, and the general public
Ability to exercise sensitivity in dealing with individuals of diverse socio‑economic backgrounds, cognitive and physical abilities as well as with individuals of diverse cultural and ethnic
Ability to follow SSD policies, procedures and protocols
Ability to maintain a consistent presence at assigned work location and fulfill assigned hours
Performance Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Determine coaching needs in building; recruit, interview and recommend coaches for all sports as needed.
Assist coaches and activity supervisors in administration of sports; meet with coaches to discuss concerns; resolve problems.
Assist principals with orientation, instruction and observation of coaches and activity supervisors with the goal of recruiting/retention of quality coaches.
Observe athletic practices and provide coaches with instruction and feedback.
Promote and foster student participation in school athletics.
Oversee a wide variety of athletics program activities; coordinate with advisors and administrators; enforce rules and regulations; work with students on a wide variety of activities.
Administer athletic budgets; identify and communicate budget needs, approve and track expenditures; account for purchase, use, storage and inventory of athletic equipment.
Supervises and evaluates coaching staff for all athletics.
Acts as the liaison between booster clubs and school administration.
Acts as a liaison with Administrator at feeder middle schools to promote alignment.
Coordinate student athletics and related activities at the high school level; schedule events; arrange for transportation; arrange for supervision and adult coverage of school sponsored events; coordinate and plan for use of fields and facilities; schedule officials.
Supervise student eligibility for athletes; interpret eligibility regulations; ensure adherence to all eligibility requirements, supervise the preparation and publishing of student eligibility.
Is responsible for recommending and implementing changes to insure safe practices and participation in district athletics, activities, and health and fitness programs.
Maintains and manages record‑keeping system for physicals, athletic codes and student contact information.
Manages all aspects of building's games and events (i.e. security support staff, officials, equipment set up and take down, ticket money management, tournaments, etc.).
Schedules and manages transportation to away events.
Manages distribution of rosters with the league.
Initiates investigation of violations regarding league, District, WIAA, or building athletic code and provides a timely report to the Administrator.
Manages appeals to WIAA.
Meets with coaches before each season to review rules, regulations and policies of all WIAA groups (i.e., school district, league, district and state). Reinforce district values and standards.
Manages and coordinates with the Maintenance Department the upkeep and maintenance of all sports facility buildings; including fields.
Is the District's liaison to the athletic league and to the WIAA.
Work with the District's Title IX Officer in implementing Board Policy 2152 and Procedure 2152P – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Gender in Education Programs and Activities and Title IX.
Coordinate Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) training to ensure compliance of coaches and volunteers.
Enforces crowd control and all rules/regulations required for a clean and safe facility operation.
Ensures that all facilities are opened, set up, secure and that equipment is put away ensuring that the facility is ready for users.
Coordinate stadium event schedule with the district Facility Use Coordinator.
Maintains a current inventory of all equipment, materials and supplies used in operation of the facility.
Provides District with information about significant injuries or unusual occurrences such as break‑ins and vandalism during athletic facility usage to ensure district liability and district procedures are properly followed. Notifies administration, security and police as appropriate.
Coordinates with maintenance, grounds and custodial of all athletic facilities and surrounding areas to preserve grounds in a healthy, attractive and safe condition.
Prepares and monitors athletic facilities for all home athletic events and practices to provide adequate, attractive and safe areas for athletic events.
Works with building administration to develop and oversee athletic facilities budget to ensure services are achieved within budget.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Application Procedure Applicants must apply through our online application program and upload the required supporting documents.
Complete instructions are online with a checklist of the documents you need to submit. Only complete applications will be considered.
Invitation to Apply: April 3, 2026
Position will be open until filled
Job Posting Information Salary: $184,091 to $195,783 (anticipated increase for 2026‑27)
Benefits: Medical, life and other insurances are available from SEBB approved plans
Work Year: July 1 to June 30 — 12 month work year, including 14 holidays, and 26 vacation days
Equal Opportunity Statement The Snohomish School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination, and all are located at 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator – Darryl Pernat, 360-563‑7285, darryl.pernat@sno.wednet.edu; Applicant and Employee ADA Coordinator – Shantel Strandt, 360-563‑7229, shantel.strandt@sno.wednet.edu; Student ADA and Section 504 Coordinator - Wendy McCulloch, 360-563‑7308, wendy.mcculloch@sno.wednet.edu; and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Coordinator – Jennifer Harlan, 360-563‑7375, jennifer.harlan@sno.wednet.edu.
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