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Athletic Director and Activities Support: School Site

Federal Way Public Schools, Federal Way, WA, United States


Athletic Director and Activities Support - School Site JobID: 12776 Job Details

Date Posted: 4/13/2026

Location: Federal Way High School

Closing Date: 04/28/2026

Days of the Week: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday

Shift Times: 6:55am - 2:25pm

POSITION SUMMARY This position is designed to assist the school principal and Director of Athletics with the management of the school athletics and activities program. The athletic director assists in supervision of coaches and others involved in school athletics and activities. The expectation for this position is to direct implementation and interpretation of the policies of the Board of Education, the school district, and WIAA as outlined in the respective handbooks, by‑laws and sport regulations. This position is responsible for the overall leadership, supervision and coordination of all athletic and activities programs to ensure students have worthwhile learning experiences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides leadership and coordination of all school Athletic Department functions as assigned by the principal or Director of Athletics

Assists in the preparation of a building‑level ASB budget and coordinates a request, review, and approval process for head coaches, as assigned by the Principal

Serves as the liaison between administration and ASB supervisor.

Conducts interviews for coaching vacancies

Observes and evaluates all head coaches, assistant coaches per department guidelines

Reviews observation information with the assistant principal with oversight for athletics and Director of Athletics

Ensures all paid and volunteer coaches are properly cleared to work with students to include WSP/FBI background checks.

Coordinates and develops practice schedules and facility coordination (building permits) at assigned high school and other practice sites in conjunction with the District Athletics Office.

Schedules opponents and makes travel arrangements.

Contracts contest officials and schedules transportation

Accepts, reviews and monitors all student eligibility paperwork to include grade checks for academic compliance.

Observes and evaluates all head coaches, assistant coaches and volunteer coaches per department guidelines.

Coordinates and assists with supervision and staffing for all sporting events

Attends regular meetings with the Director of Athletics to coordinate the district wide athletics program

Coordinates and leads seasonal parent meetings

Coordinates and leads regular coaches' meetings

Coordinates team and overnight travel per district policy

Coordinates in‑building event staff and administrative supervision for building athletic events

Regularly inspects athletic facilities for potential safety hazards and reports issues to Director of Athletics.

Serves as the liaison for booster group representatives and ensures compliance with District and State guidelines.

Approves fundraising requests and fundraisers to ensure compliance with District and State guidelines

Completes and submits required WIAA paperwork to include coordination of student eligibility appeals

Builds partnerships with community and youth sports groups

Maintains athletic equipment inventory

Ensures that the use of fundraising, donations, and booster clubs does not result in disparities that favor one sex over another.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other related duties as assigned by supervising principal or Director of Athletics for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and supporting student learning objectives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: A valid Washington state teacher certificate with a secondary grade level endorsement; Five years of experience coaching and/or supervising high school athletics programs.

Additional Requirements: Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in working with a diverse student population.

Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA).

Coaching and/or supervision of Washington State High School Athletics Program.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Criminal background clearance.

Valid Washington State driver's license and proof of insurance.

Possess and maintain a current district‑approved CPR/First Aid/AED card within one year of employment. District approved courses must include hands‑on and written exam.

Concussion Training within first year.

Type II license within first year.

CAA Certification by start of fourth year.

KNOWLEDGE OF

School board policies and procedures.

WIAA rules and regulations.

ASB laws surrounding student activity funding.

Title IX.

School Board Policy on volunteering and travel.

Fair Labor Standards Act rules and regulations surrounding volunteering.

ABILITY TO

Operate a variety of modern office equipment including microcomputers and related software.

Demonstrate self‑start leadership with consistency.

Exemplify a commitment to personal growth, learning, and application.

Hire, evaluate, and supervise staff.

Create budgets and work within the boundaries of accounting.

Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures.

Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail.

Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications.

Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.

Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.

Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co‑workers.

Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality.

Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.

Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY

Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.

Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.

Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.".

Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee regularly works in indoor and outdoor conditions and occasionally in inclement weather. The employee regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy. This position occasionally is faced with disgruntled students, parents, staff, community members, and officials.

WORK SCHEDULE This is a school year position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP Position reports to the building Principal or designee and the District Athletic Director.

REPRESENTATION Federal Way Education Association (FWEA)

LEVEL OF COMPENSATION Federal Way Education Association (FWEA) Salary Schedule.

DISCLAIMER The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all‑inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

EEO STATEMENT All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.

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