Assistant Athletic Director
Gilbert Christian Schools, Gilbert, AZ, United States
The Assistant Athletic Director serves as a key administrative leader within the Gilbert Christian High School athletic department. This role expands leadership capacity, strengthens operational oversight, and supports the long-term sustainability of the Knight Nation athletic program. It allows the Athletic Director to focus on strategic leadership, coach development, and program growth while ensuring that daily operations run smoothly.
Strategic Purpose of Role This role helps create leadership margin and strengthen the athletic department by:
Allowing the Athletic Director to focus on strategic leadership and program growth
Improving event supervision and operational oversight
Strengthening communication and decision-making structures
Reducing institutional risk during athletic events
Providing consistent administrative presence within the athletics program
Spiritual Leadership
Model Christ‑like character in attitude, speech, and actions through a daily walk with Jesus Christ
Demonstrate the importance of Scripture study, prayer, witnessing, and Christian fellowship
Integrate Biblical principles and a Christian worldview into athletics
Lead devotions for coaching staff
Pray with and provide spiritual guidance to students when appropriate
Follow Matthew 18 principles when addressing concerns
Athletic Leadership Responsibilities
Assist in the administration and leadership of the high school athletic department
Maintain the athletic calendar for games, practices, and team events
Build and manage game schedules in collaboration with head coaches
Confirm officials, opponents, and event logistics
Coordinate athletic events and supervise games as assigned
Represent the school at AIA scheduling meetings when directed
Support evaluation of short‑ and long‑range program needs
Assist in resolving operational issues within the athletic program
Event Operations and Risk Management
Provide on‑site administrative supervision at athletic events
Support AIA compliance and athletic regulations
Assist with safety protocols and crowd management
Monitor facilities and operational risks during athletic activities
Communications
Maintain effective communication with coaches, students, parents, and staff
Support promotion of athletics through the website and social mediaUphold the athletic conduct code and expectations for sportsmanship
Encourage student involvement in athletic programs
Promote academic success among student‑athletes
Professional Expectations
Demonstrate strong Christian leadership and integrity
Work collaboratively as part of the school leadership team
Remain knowledgeable about AIA bylaws and regulations
Pursue professional growth opportunities
Be available for evening and weekend athletic events as needed
Supervisory Responsibilities
Assist with supervision and evaluation of athletic staff and coaches
Promote a Christ‑centered culture across athletic programs
Ensure alignment with the mission and Statement of Faith of Gilbert Christian Schools
Campus Culture:
Contribute to building a positive culture for students and staff
Contribute to an increase in student school spirit
Requirements
Bachelors degree obtained, willing/actively pursuing a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership or similar
Three years of coaching experience
Excellent communication skills
Adaptable and able to work with a variety of people
Growing in his or her personal relationship with Christ.
Must align with the vision and values of Gilbert Christian Schools and the Statement of Faith
Adhere to and encompass the qualities and characteristics required of Gilbert Christian Schools, students, employees, defined by the Employee Handbook
Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, walk; use hands to finger handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to forty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
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Strategic Purpose of Role This role helps create leadership margin and strengthen the athletic department by:
Allowing the Athletic Director to focus on strategic leadership and program growth
Improving event supervision and operational oversight
Strengthening communication and decision-making structures
Reducing institutional risk during athletic events
Providing consistent administrative presence within the athletics program
Spiritual Leadership
Model Christ‑like character in attitude, speech, and actions through a daily walk with Jesus Christ
Demonstrate the importance of Scripture study, prayer, witnessing, and Christian fellowship
Integrate Biblical principles and a Christian worldview into athletics
Lead devotions for coaching staff
Pray with and provide spiritual guidance to students when appropriate
Follow Matthew 18 principles when addressing concerns
Athletic Leadership Responsibilities
Assist in the administration and leadership of the high school athletic department
Maintain the athletic calendar for games, practices, and team events
Build and manage game schedules in collaboration with head coaches
Confirm officials, opponents, and event logistics
Coordinate athletic events and supervise games as assigned
Represent the school at AIA scheduling meetings when directed
Support evaluation of short‑ and long‑range program needs
Assist in resolving operational issues within the athletic program
Event Operations and Risk Management
Provide on‑site administrative supervision at athletic events
Support AIA compliance and athletic regulations
Assist with safety protocols and crowd management
Monitor facilities and operational risks during athletic activities
Communications
Maintain effective communication with coaches, students, parents, and staff
Support promotion of athletics through the website and social mediaUphold the athletic conduct code and expectations for sportsmanship
Encourage student involvement in athletic programs
Promote academic success among student‑athletes
Professional Expectations
Demonstrate strong Christian leadership and integrity
Work collaboratively as part of the school leadership team
Remain knowledgeable about AIA bylaws and regulations
Pursue professional growth opportunities
Be available for evening and weekend athletic events as needed
Supervisory Responsibilities
Assist with supervision and evaluation of athletic staff and coaches
Promote a Christ‑centered culture across athletic programs
Ensure alignment with the mission and Statement of Faith of Gilbert Christian Schools
Campus Culture:
Contribute to building a positive culture for students and staff
Contribute to an increase in student school spirit
Requirements
Bachelors degree obtained, willing/actively pursuing a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership or similar
Three years of coaching experience
Excellent communication skills
Adaptable and able to work with a variety of people
Growing in his or her personal relationship with Christ.
Must align with the vision and values of Gilbert Christian Schools and the Statement of Faith
Adhere to and encompass the qualities and characteristics required of Gilbert Christian Schools, students, employees, defined by the Employee Handbook
Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, walk; use hands to finger handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to forty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
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