High School Athletic Director

Sherwood School District

Location: Sherwood High School 

Reports to: Building Principal or designee

Work year: 190 contract days, plus additional 20 days covered by a stipend

Start date: TBD at time of hire

Salary rage: $54,810-$111,550 

Application closes: 6/28/2026

• Sherwood School District pays the 6% employee PERS contribution, upon eligibility.
• Salary rates do not reflect additional stipends for extra duties and extended days

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Athletic Director is designated by the principal to be in charge of the Sherwood High School athletic program as well as supporting our school culture through intentional culture development and student management.  The Athletic Director is responsible to the principal and shall supervise the administration of the general policies of the school, district and the OSAA as they pertain to interscholastic athletics.  Additionally, the Athletic Director will serve as a resource to staff and parents in developing behavior and/or attendance expectations for students and will serve as a member of the SHS Leadership Team.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES:

• Committed to the pursuit of excellence: Demonstrates a willingness to speak honestly, listen openly, and lead purposefully as a leader. 
• Committed to providing innovation and leadership towards reaching extraordinary results in a comprehensive educational environment. 
• Engaging change agent striving for exceptional results in student performance. 
• Personal and professional honesty and integrity with strong ethical and moral standards. 
• Visible in the school and active in the Sherwood community. 
• Strong interpersonal skills – a team builder and a team player. 
• Innovative and creative problem-solving abilities, engaging others in decision-making, and willing to assume responsibility for decisions. 
• Strong supporter of all staff and students. 
• A strong work ethic. 
• A desire to develop leadership and administrative skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build a culture that fosters a belief that athletics are a way for students to connect to each other and Sherwood High School
• Be responsible for interpreting and seeing that the policies and procedures of the athletic program are carried out
• Work with the principal on problems pertaining to the athletic program
• Organize and oversee regular training sessions to reinforce the philosophy and conduct requirements 
• Control and authorize the purchase of athletic equipment and supplies through the proper channels
• Plan, with the coach, the schedules for each sport season
• Arrange for transportation for athletic teams making trips
• Be responsible for the assignment and reassignment of positions within the coaching staff.
• Supervise and evaluate all coaches who are not a part of the SEA Collective Bargaining Unit and mentor all coaches in the athletic program on a consistent basis
• Assist in managing school-wide student supervision and enforcing behavioral expectations.
• While consulting with the school administrators, issue consequences for students who do not follow expectations.
• Counsel students and parents about school and district policies.
• Assist staff and parents in developing student behavioral expectations.
• Act as a resource, advocate and support for all school staff and students.
• Assist in developing/monitoring programs to promote positive student behavior.
• Assist in supervision of students during co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, inclusive of evening events.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Communicate with parents regarding behavior issues with their child.

GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: 

All personnel involved in the Sherwood School District’s High School Athletic Program are expected to be familiar with and abide by the following Code of Ethics enacted by the District and applicable to state and federal laws. 

• Effectively implement the District High School Athletic Program according to established regulations, procedures, policy and work rules
• Model appropriate adult behavior, sportsmanship and leadership
• Participate in clinics and professional growth opportunities
• Treat all participants of the inter-scholastic program with dignity and respect; i.e. students, coaches, parents, administration, spectators and officials
• Exhibit and encourage support and pride in all athletic programs conducted by Sherwood High School, and the participants
• Teach and enforce the local and state rules of eligibility, athletic codes, procedures and other relevant district and state policies
• Develop, maintain, implement and evaluate sound program goals, training plans, practices and procedures
• Maintain a current knowledge of and abide by the current rules governing inter-scholastic athletes
• Maintain effective communications with school and district administration, teachers, booster clubs, media and community organizations
• Demonstrate loyalty to staff and programs within the District through cooperation, communication and the encouragement of multi-sport athletes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A current Oregon teaching license
• Five years of teaching experience, with increasing levels of responsibilities in a school setting
• Knowledge of adolescents
• Knowledge of attendance and discipline procedures, building and school policies
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of schools, teachers and students
• Effective communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make independent judgments.
• Ability to develop relationships with others by listening, understanding and reserving judgment
• Ability to model characteristics of a reflective professional who monitors and evaluates one’s own professional activities with the goal of continual growth and development
• Knowledge of best practices and Oregon law relating to student behavior
• Knowledge of OSAA requirements and procedures.
• Experience in monitoring and supervising students in the educational setting
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness
• Ability to support school staff and coaches in development of student management protocols

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Ability to perform the requirements of this job description and the assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodation.  Within a typical workday, the employee may be required to perform any combination of the following:

• In an eight-hour day, the employee may:
• Stand/walk 4-8 hours
• Sit 4-8 hours
• Use voice 7-8 hours
• Utilize computer 2-8 hours

•  The employee may on a daily basis: 
• Bend, kneel, squat, reach
• Climb stairs
• Use hands for repetitive motions, including single grasping, fine manipulation, and pushing/pulling a maximum of 50 pounds
• Drive between District facilities for meetings

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EVALUATION: 

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation of Licensed personnel.

ADA REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb up and down step stool, bend under the desks, twist from the waist, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• This position entails sitting/standing at a computer terminal and workstation 6 - 8 hours a day

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Sherwood School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, age, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). Disabled persons may contact Human Resources at (503) 825-5000 for additional information or assistance.  Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Relay at (800) 735-2900.

NOTE:  

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.  This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.  The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this (or the position itself) at any time it deems advisable.