• Letter of interest to Ocean Kuykendall, Interim HRVHS Principal, outlining your qualifications, experience and interest in this position;
• Current resume;
• Three (3) recent letters of reference.
• Copy of Oregon TSPC Administrative license, if available. Official college transcripts will be required upon hire.

The athletic director will provide outstanding leadership and communication in the development, organization, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the high school athletic programs. Achieving excellence requires the athletic director to work collaboratively with students, parents, staff, coaches, and community members to promote co-curricular athletic programs that foster academic excellence, equity and diversity, leadership, character, skill development, sportsmanship, and an understanding of sport. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for planning, athletic program development, evaluation, and personnel and financial management of the athletic department.

The athletic director requires the ability to prioritize academic excellence while developing and implementing a comprehensive vision for district wide athletics in line with the school’s and district’s vision and mission. Additionally, the athletic director requires the ability to develop and manage the athletics budgets. This position requires excellent communication abilities, attention to detail, ability to stay calm and composed in stressful situations, organization and follow through in order to meet the demands of the position. The athletic director must also possess the ability to maintain confidentiality when communicating with students and staff regarding student and staff personal and personnel issues.

The athletic director is also a member of the Hood River County School District’s administrative council. The athletic director works collaboratively with the school and district office leadership team to advance the HRCSD Strategic Plan.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES

• Committed to the pursuit of excellence: Demonstrates a willingness to speak honestly, listen openly, and lead purposefully as a building leader and supervisor.
• Committed to providing innovation and leadership towards reaching extraordinary results in a comprehensive educational environment.
• Engaging change agent striving for exceptional results in staff and student performance.
• Personal and professional honesty and integrity with strong ethical and moral standards.
• Visible in the school and active in the Hood River County community as well as the region’s larger educational 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Strives to promote equity and diversity throughout the entire athletics program.
• Ensures NCAA compliance, updates NCAA course catalog, and communicates to collective members regarding NCAA/NAIA eligibility requirements.
• Responsible for the scheduling and supervision of all high school co-curricular athletic events.
• Supervises and directs the coaching staff to ensure that proper practice schedules are maintained and that OSAA (and other sport specific governing agencies ex. OISRA) rules are adhered to by all athletic teams.
• Arranges for officials and assumes general responsibility for the proper supervision of home games.
• Manages athletic events including set-up and clean-up, ensuring that events are safe.
• Arranges the cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms, including the maintenance of updated inventories.
• Arranges transportation for all student-athletes and coaches to away athletic events.
• Develops and implements appropriate rules and regulations governing the conduct of athletic activities, coaches, participants and observers.
• Ensures adherence to medical and safety requirements.
• Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner.Works closely with program staff to ensure proper form(s) (insurance, physicals, athletic contracts) are obtained and current for students.
• Ensures that all student athletes are academically eligible and have paid fees.
• Coordinates all athletics related services including rosters, bus requests, scheduling officials.
• Facilitates regular meetings with coaches and staff.
• Maintains a safe environment for students at all times.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
• Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records and inquiries.
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with student-athletes, coaches, parents (including the Booster Club,) community members, and League and State athletic authorities (including OSAA and OADA.)
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance to meet the expectations of the district and the needs of the program.
• Ability to manage work time, which will include numerous evening and night activities.
• Coordinate and schedule the use and maintenance of athletic fields and facilities.
• Work closely with custodial/maintenance staff to ensure athletic venues are safe for use by students, coaches and community members.
• Facilitates the hiring, evaluation and if necessary, termination of all coaching positions. Maintains necessary records and completes required hiring and evaluation paperwork in a specified time and manner.
• Responds to personnel issues in a timely and professional manner for the purpose of clarifying issues and implementing actions to address needs.
• Develops and maintains a budget each year to cover the required expenditures necessary to conduct the athletic program.
• Other duties as assigned

GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

The following general requirements of this position include the following: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students and the public in the Hood River County School District and enhances learning.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedule.
• Observe laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for this position.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, parent and community populations
• Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills, effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.
• Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff and parents.
• Collect, record, store, retrieve, assimilate, organize and utilize information and records electronically and by using traditional methods.
• Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene appropriate to the position as defined by the district.
• Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position.

The HRVHS athletic director supervises all high school coaches. All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

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.

• Hold or be able to obtain a valid Oregon Administrative License prior to start of contract.
• Have excellent teaching experience for a minimum of 5 years.
• Successful coaching experience at the high school level (preferred) for a minimum of 5 years.
• Have excellent coaching and/or leadership experiences managing student-athletes.
• Hold or be able to obtain a current first aid certification and CPR certification.
• Knowledgeable of the rules, policies and regulations of the Oregon Schools Activities Association (OSAA), Oregon Department of Education (ODE), Federal and State Title IX Law, as well as school and district policies.
• Knowledgeable of the support and development needs of a comprehensive athletics program.
• Work as part of an administrative team to promote and support all student activities, including co-curricular athletic events.
• Solve issues and problems that arise in a positive, professional, productive manner and timely.
• Inform students, parents, coaches, staff members, community members and the media in all matters relating to athletics at Hood River Valley High School.
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to relate to students, parents, coaches, media, staff and community members in a positive, professional and productive manner.
• Strong organizational skills needed to balance, manage and respond to multiple requests in a highly demanding environment.
• Ability to proficiently use the following programs: Google Suite, Excel, email internet applications, social media, and website(s).
• Demonstrated proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. Must be able to use District IT systems to perform routine tasks, such as: performance management assessments, job postings, accessing financial reports and managing school staffing and budget information.
• Competence with technology and data manipulation.
• Provide direction to others and make independent judgments.
• Keep and maintain accurate records, meet deadlines.
• Communicate in a timely and professional manner with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds in both oral and written form.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred.

Required Testing:

Any offer of employment made by Hood River County School District to an external candidate is contingent upon satisfactory results of:

• Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the FederalControlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
• Nationwide criminal history verification - a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.

The salary range listed below is based on the 2023/24 salary schedule for High School Assistant Principals. The 2024/25 salary range has not yet been finalized. It will not be less than $117,033 - $119,385 for a full 220 day contract.

HOOD RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 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. Disabled persons may contact Hood River County School District at 541/387-5016 for additional information or assistance. Speech or hearing-impaired persons may contact Hood River County School District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1-800-735-2900.