Middle/High School Athletic Director (Apply directly with SkyView Academy - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out. REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only! Job Posting Title: Middle/High School Athletic Director (Apply directly with SkyView Academy - DO NOT apply online with DCSD) Job Description: School Culture: SkyView Academys Athletic Director provides guidance and leadership to related programs, resulting in safe, efficient and effective learning environments. There are five distinctly important areas where strong leadership is required: Build and maintain strong personal relationships with parents, teachers, staff, students and community partners; Ensure new families are well oriented to SVA expectations and school culture; Work with parents to heighten their involvement in the education and health of their students; Establish clear and age-appropriate expectations for behavior and disciplinary action; and Be involved in the daily life of students through assemblies, recess, lunch and special projects and events. Experience and Knowledge: Minimum of a bachelors degree or equivalent Minimum two years of appropriate athletic leadership experience, including a minimum of 2 years athletic program management experience Ability to collaborate with a team of strong leaders Desired Attributes: Exceptional leader, communicator, and enthusiastic about the SVA charter school model which empowers staff and families, values Core Knowledge, Classical curriculum, College Preparation and placement, foreign language, character education, and service to the community. Other desired attributes include: Experience with CHSAA compliance requirements; Experience with managing enrichment programs; Precise, persuasive and effective interpersonal communication and writing skills; Entrepreneurial attitude, solid decision-making, and well-developed management skills; Accountable for their own actions and decisions as well as comfortable holding others accountable for theirs; and Dedication to being a respectable leader and role model at the school and within the community. Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Position: Athletic Director MS/HS Reports To: Upper School Principal Position Status: Full-Time Position Class: Exempt Contract Days: 181 days Schedule: M-F Salary/Pay: Staff Compensation & Retention Policy Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PERA Vision Statement: SkyView Academy is committed to preparing students to be life-long learners and honorable leaders of tomorrow. Mission Statement: SkyView Academy offers a research-based, content-rich liberal arts program with a commitment to foreign language studies and community service. Staff, parents, and students are actively involved in a culture of expectation and support where individuals are respected, valued, and known by the content of their character. Overview: The Athletic Director at SkyView Academy (SVA) is responsible for managing the athletic and student enrichment sports programs for students in grades 6-12. This includes direct responsibility and supervision for the programs and staff in each of the following areas: Athletic Coaches and club sports on campus. This full-time position will include a standard 40-hour work week, however, the daily schedule for the Athletic Director will be adjusted to reflect management of multiple evening activities and/or athletic competitions. The Athletic Director works to assess SVA sports adherence to the SVA vision and mission and to set short- and long-term goals for the school. Support event planning Student Admission Athletics School Community Performance Standards Athletic Program The primary job responsibilities for the Athletic Director to include but not limited to: Work with the Upper School Principal, staff, faculty, and coaches to develop a quality athletic 6-12 program; Review the Athletic Handbook and propose revisions annually to the Upper School Principal; Supervise Athletic Assistant and staff and delegate tasks as necessary; Hire, train and communicate regularly with coaches, athletic mentors, and trainers; Oversee both the MS/HS sports programs Oversee the Athletic pages on the school website; Manage internal updates and events to the SVA Faculty and Staff; Oversee the Athletic and club sports calendar for home and away games; Assist in the responsibility for certification of coaching staff in accordance with CHSAA; Assure that coaches and players adhere to the CHSAA guidelines and the SkyView Academy Athletic and Employee Handbook rules and regulations; Verify that all athletes are academically and medically eligible to compete; Oversee that all athletes have paid required fees; Oversee competitions, secure officials, and develop transportation plans for all away competitions; Provide or assign event managers to supervise home competitions; Plan for awards banquets each year and keep records of all awards/letters issued; Manage home practice and playing facilities; Work closely with staff and SkyView Academy administration to enforce school rules, policies and social contracts, including sportsmanship agreements for athletes and parent spectators; Responsible for the Athletic Department budget; Maintain an accurate inventory of all uniforms and equipment related to all sports Approve the purchase of all equipment and uniforms and ensure that each varsity coach maintains an accurate inventory of all equipment and materials, and file such inventory with the Upper School Principal and Business Manager at the conclusion of each season; Assume the responsibility for the safety and welfare of students whenever danger is observed during all athletic events (practice, game, etc.); and Other duties as assigned. Send Letter of Interest and Resume To: Human Resources SkyView Academy 6161 Business Center Dr. Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 employment@svak12.org To learn more, visit the SkyView Academy Careers webpage. SkyView Academy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. Responsibilities: --- The primary job responsibilities for the Athletic Program include: Work with the Upper School Principals and coaches to develop and continuously improve a quality athletic program Supervise equipment inventories Develop and maintain master sports/events calendar that includes all sports and club games, practices and events. Works with coaching staff and transportation provider to schedule all athletics departure times. Manages travel arrangement for overnight accommodations for players, athletic teams (and coaching staff). Verify and approve expense athletic expense requests for payment of officials and other workers in an accurate and timely manner. Evaluate all athletic programs/clubs on an annual basis. Make recommendations for improvement to the Principal. Provide a channel through which students and the community may express their concerns about an athletic program or club. Provide for in-service and training of athletic staff as needed. Review the Athletic Handbook and propose revisions annually Supervise Athletic Secretary and all coaches, delegating tasks as appropriate. Hire, train and communicate regularly with coaches Manage and update the Athletic pages on the school website Assist in the responsibility for certification of coaching staff and walk-on coaches in accordance with state guidelines Assure that coaches and players adhere to the CHSAA guidelines and the School Athletic Handbook rules and regulations Verify that all athletes are academically and medically eligible to compete Verify that all athletes have paid required fees Schedule all competitions, secure officials, and develop transportation plans for all away competitions Provide or assign event managers to supervise home competitions Plan for awards banquets each year and keep records of all awards/letters issued Work with the Operations Manager to provide adequate home practice and playing facilities Work with the Operations Manager to schedule and maintain facility schedules for home practices and competition, and with the Athletic Secretary for away competitions Be the school advisor to the Booster Club Work closely with staff and school administration to enforce school rules, policies and social contracts, including sportsmanship agreements for athletes and parent spectators Responsible for the oversight of the Athletic Department budget Approve the purchase all equipment and uniforms and ensure that each varsity coach maintains an accurate inventory of all equipment and materials, and file such inventory with the Executive Director and Business Manager at the conclusion of each season Assume the responsibility for the safety and welfare of students whenever a danger is observed during all athletic events (practice, game, etc.) Other duties as assigned --- Standard 2: Activities Programming Key areas of responsibility related to after school clubs include: Work with the Lower and Upper School principals to offer a variety of after-school clubs at varying age levels that align with the mission and vision of the school Review the Club Handbook and proposed revisions annually Follow a clear selection process for outside vendors offering club services Ensure every club has an appropriate adult sponsor Work with the Operations Manager to schedule facility use for clubs Communicate club offerings to the parent community Maintain the activities pages of the school website Manage club registrations, payments, and budgets Ensure safety and welfare of students during after-school programming --- Standard 3: School Culture The Athletics/Activities Director (Charter) provides guidance and leadership to related programs, resulting in safe, efficient and effective learning environments. There are five distinctly important areas where strong leadership is required: Build and maintain strong personal relationships with parents, teachers, students and community partners; Ensure new families are well oriented to school expectations and school culture; Work with parents to heighten their involvement in the education of their students; Establish clear and age-appropriate expectations for behavior and disciplinary action; and Be involved in the daily life of students through assemblies, recess, lunch and special projects and events. Certifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree Skills: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes, Maintains a generally positive attitude., Observes all District policies and procedures., Strong organizational and time management skills, Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions Position Type: Charter School Primary Location: Skyview Academy One Year Only (Yes or No): No Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40 FTE: 1.00 Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 185 Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.) Minimum Hire Rate: $84,736.33 USD Annual Maximum Hire Rate: $108,762.80 USD Annual Full Salary Range: $84,736.33 USD - $132,789.27 USD Annual All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE. Benefits: This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. There is also a voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire. Time Off Plans: This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: June 26, 2026 Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our communitys 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSDs Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. 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