Associate Principal / Activities Director @ North High School
Appleton Area School District, Appleton, WI, United States
Overview
The Appleton Area School District has a position available for an
Associate Principal/Activities Director at Appleton North High School
beginning on 7/1/2026. Empower Students to Find Their Path at Appleton North
At Appleton North High School, educators are part of a team dedicated to creating a challenging and supportive learning environment where students grow into responsible, productive, and ethical members of a global society. Our staff builds strong connections with students, models the values of integrity and responsibility, and helps guide students to "Follow Their Compass." Join a school where your expertise is valued, your creativity is encouraged, and your work makes a meaningful difference every day. Go Lightning! What You’ll Do
The Associate Principal-Activities Director is a 260-day administrative leader responsible for the comprehensive oversight and coordination of all high school co-curricular programs, including athletics, clubs, and academic activities. This role focuses on fostering a welcoming environment that promotes student learning and sportsmanship through the creation of diverse participation opportunities. Key duties include the recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of coaching staff and advisors, as well as the management of program budgets, equipment inventories, and facility scheduling. The administrator also ensures strict compliance with pupil nondiscrimination laws and WIAA guidelines while maintaining safety plans and eligibility standards for all extracurricular events. In addition to operational management, the Activities Director serves as a vital community liaison, building strong partnerships with booster clubs, parent groups, and feeder schools to enhance the district\'s athletic pipeline. This position requires a collaborative leader who can balance instructional leadership for teaching staff with the logistical demands of event management, including evening and weekend attendance at contests.
Certification Required:
Principal (5051) Click here for a full job description. (Activities Director) For more information about this position, please contact Nate Werner, Principal at WERNERNATHAN@aasd.k12.wi.us -- An Equal Opportunity Employer -- Job Details
Job Title: Associate Principal - Activities Director (High School) Classification/Contract Days: Administrator - 260 Days FLSA Status: Exempt Relationships: Assistant Superintendent Essential Function
The Associate Principal-Activities Director will provide overall leadership and coordination among the various sports and academic activities to facilitate programs that provide students with valuable experiences that promote learning and sportsmanship in a welcoming environment. Qualifications
Holds Wisconsin DPI K-12 Administrator license (5051 - Principal) or willingness to obtain license Hold Educator license Previous experience as a coach Overall knowledge of the athletic program Ability to travel off-campus to off-site venues (including Nienhaus Sports Complex) Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience
Current knowledge of laws relating to athletic programs Demonstrated ability to make independent judgments and decisions Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of sports and high school activities programs Demonstrated leadership and sportsmanship skills, effective communication skills, as demonstrated by sound working relationships with student athletes, parents, administrators, other coaching and teaching colleagues, and conference coaches Ability to work closely and collaborate with school stakeholders including building administrators, educators, staff, students, families, and the broader community Fosters positive relationships and school-community partnerships Responsibilities, Tasks & Duties
Responsible for supervision and coordination of total co-curricular program for all students, including athletics, clubs, activities Actively researches and creates diverse opportunities for students to participate in co-curriculars Assists in supervision, evaluation, and instructional leadership of teaching staff Monitor compliance with S.118.13 Pupil Nondiscrimination as it pertains to athletics Continual monitoring and evaluation of all co-curricular programs with focus on continued improvement Initiates recruitment and selection of coaches/advisors and provide hiring recommendations to principal Observes, supervises and completes annual performance evaluations for activities secretary and coaches/advisor Plans, coordinates, and monitors co-curricular program budget and equipment inventory Meets regularly with co-curricular coaches/advisors Approves and/or develops the schedule all athletic practices, contests, transportation and officials Manages athletic events including set-up and clean-up Maintains a comprehensive safety plan for all extracurricular events and train staff in the plan Prepares and maintain co-curricular policies/procedures Supervises preparation and verify athletic eligibility lists as defined in Code of Conduct Works collaboratively with other AASD high school Activities Directors to assure Code of Conduct compliance with WIAA guidelines while serving students Maintains and distributes Coaches Handbook and Athletic/Activities Code of Conduct Administers student Code of Conduct and works with administrators and/or coaches on disciplinary matters Makes recommendations for maintenance of current facilities and the development of new facilities Requisitions and maintains supplies, uniforms and equipment for programs Supervises ticket sales for events and maintains proper handling and accounting for funds Works with principals and head coaches to plan athletic awards programs Coordinates the use of all school facilities for outside groups Acts as a liaison between coaches and the athletic booster clubs Attends home athletic events to ensure proper staffing and attends state, regional and national meetings whenever possible Serves as liaison between school, parent groups and middle school athletic programs Builds strong connections with our elementary feeder schools & elementary aged athletic programs Professionally represent school/District in interactions with parents, community, staff and students Performs other responsibilities as assigned Working Environment
Must be able to report to work in person and onsite Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions (i.e.; bus duty, recess, fire drills, field day) May be exposed to sick and/or injured students and staff Work involves disruptions of daily schedule Work involves frequent deadlines under pressure Work requires flexibility in adjusting to continuously changing situations and daily schedule Work involves a high level of decision-making and the ability to keep information confidential Work requires frequent use of computer programs and data analysis Work involves planning and collaboration with others on targeted organizational changes Work involves travel in and outside the district Mobility to be responsive to student and staff situations throughout building/campus Physical Requirement
The position requires the administrator to: Sit, walk, climb stairs, and drive throughout the day Use general hearing, speaking, and visual skills Use of cognitive reasoning to interpret reports, compare, edit, organize and evaluate Hearing, speaking, mobility and visual skills sufficient to successfully perform duties
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The Appleton Area School District has a position available for an
Associate Principal/Activities Director at Appleton North High School
beginning on 7/1/2026. Empower Students to Find Their Path at Appleton North
At Appleton North High School, educators are part of a team dedicated to creating a challenging and supportive learning environment where students grow into responsible, productive, and ethical members of a global society. Our staff builds strong connections with students, models the values of integrity and responsibility, and helps guide students to "Follow Their Compass." Join a school where your expertise is valued, your creativity is encouraged, and your work makes a meaningful difference every day. Go Lightning! What You’ll Do
The Associate Principal-Activities Director is a 260-day administrative leader responsible for the comprehensive oversight and coordination of all high school co-curricular programs, including athletics, clubs, and academic activities. This role focuses on fostering a welcoming environment that promotes student learning and sportsmanship through the creation of diverse participation opportunities. Key duties include the recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of coaching staff and advisors, as well as the management of program budgets, equipment inventories, and facility scheduling. The administrator also ensures strict compliance with pupil nondiscrimination laws and WIAA guidelines while maintaining safety plans and eligibility standards for all extracurricular events. In addition to operational management, the Activities Director serves as a vital community liaison, building strong partnerships with booster clubs, parent groups, and feeder schools to enhance the district\'s athletic pipeline. This position requires a collaborative leader who can balance instructional leadership for teaching staff with the logistical demands of event management, including evening and weekend attendance at contests.
Certification Required:
Principal (5051) Click here for a full job description. (Activities Director) For more information about this position, please contact Nate Werner, Principal at WERNERNATHAN@aasd.k12.wi.us -- An Equal Opportunity Employer -- Job Details
Job Title: Associate Principal - Activities Director (High School) Classification/Contract Days: Administrator - 260 Days FLSA Status: Exempt Relationships: Assistant Superintendent Essential Function
The Associate Principal-Activities Director will provide overall leadership and coordination among the various sports and academic activities to facilitate programs that provide students with valuable experiences that promote learning and sportsmanship in a welcoming environment. Qualifications
Holds Wisconsin DPI K-12 Administrator license (5051 - Principal) or willingness to obtain license Hold Educator license Previous experience as a coach Overall knowledge of the athletic program Ability to travel off-campus to off-site venues (including Nienhaus Sports Complex) Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience
Current knowledge of laws relating to athletic programs Demonstrated ability to make independent judgments and decisions Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of sports and high school activities programs Demonstrated leadership and sportsmanship skills, effective communication skills, as demonstrated by sound working relationships with student athletes, parents, administrators, other coaching and teaching colleagues, and conference coaches Ability to work closely and collaborate with school stakeholders including building administrators, educators, staff, students, families, and the broader community Fosters positive relationships and school-community partnerships Responsibilities, Tasks & Duties
Responsible for supervision and coordination of total co-curricular program for all students, including athletics, clubs, activities Actively researches and creates diverse opportunities for students to participate in co-curriculars Assists in supervision, evaluation, and instructional leadership of teaching staff Monitor compliance with S.118.13 Pupil Nondiscrimination as it pertains to athletics Continual monitoring and evaluation of all co-curricular programs with focus on continued improvement Initiates recruitment and selection of coaches/advisors and provide hiring recommendations to principal Observes, supervises and completes annual performance evaluations for activities secretary and coaches/advisor Plans, coordinates, and monitors co-curricular program budget and equipment inventory Meets regularly with co-curricular coaches/advisors Approves and/or develops the schedule all athletic practices, contests, transportation and officials Manages athletic events including set-up and clean-up Maintains a comprehensive safety plan for all extracurricular events and train staff in the plan Prepares and maintain co-curricular policies/procedures Supervises preparation and verify athletic eligibility lists as defined in Code of Conduct Works collaboratively with other AASD high school Activities Directors to assure Code of Conduct compliance with WIAA guidelines while serving students Maintains and distributes Coaches Handbook and Athletic/Activities Code of Conduct Administers student Code of Conduct and works with administrators and/or coaches on disciplinary matters Makes recommendations for maintenance of current facilities and the development of new facilities Requisitions and maintains supplies, uniforms and equipment for programs Supervises ticket sales for events and maintains proper handling and accounting for funds Works with principals and head coaches to plan athletic awards programs Coordinates the use of all school facilities for outside groups Acts as a liaison between coaches and the athletic booster clubs Attends home athletic events to ensure proper staffing and attends state, regional and national meetings whenever possible Serves as liaison between school, parent groups and middle school athletic programs Builds strong connections with our elementary feeder schools & elementary aged athletic programs Professionally represent school/District in interactions with parents, community, staff and students Performs other responsibilities as assigned Working Environment
Must be able to report to work in person and onsite Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions (i.e.; bus duty, recess, fire drills, field day) May be exposed to sick and/or injured students and staff Work involves disruptions of daily schedule Work involves frequent deadlines under pressure Work requires flexibility in adjusting to continuously changing situations and daily schedule Work involves a high level of decision-making and the ability to keep information confidential Work requires frequent use of computer programs and data analysis Work involves planning and collaboration with others on targeted organizational changes Work involves travel in and outside the district Mobility to be responsive to student and staff situations throughout building/campus Physical Requirement
The position requires the administrator to: Sit, walk, climb stairs, and drive throughout the day Use general hearing, speaking, and visual skills Use of cognitive reasoning to interpret reports, compare, edit, organize and evaluate Hearing, speaking, mobility and visual skills sufficient to successfully perform duties
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