What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Director - San Marcos High School 2026/2027 position at San Marcos Unified School District?
TITLE – ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Budget
Establish with District an athletic department budget; develop/manage budget allocation to programs; order needed supplies, equipment, uniforms; and maintain inventory schedules for uniforms and equipment replacement.
2. Scheduling
Schedule all athletic contests; submit transportation requests; secure officials as needed; schedule facilities use; development playoff schedules; and schedule make-up contests
3. Boosters’ Club
Attend all meetings and functions for the Boosters’ Club; prepare requests for funds; keep records of funds allocated; and serve as liaison between coaches and Booster Club.
4. Conduct Coaches Meetings
Provide leadership to coaches; coordinate San Marcos High School athletic philosophy; address problems and concerns of staff; select award winners; and implement needed clinic to certify 1st aide and CPR coaches’ compliance
5. League and C.I.F. Responsibilities
Attend Athletic Director and principals conference meetings; supervise and conduct league coaches’ meetings; provide coaches with minutes of all meetings; and host league meetings and league tournaments as required.
6. Athletic Awards (Records)
Submit data to San Diego Tribune Academic teams (after each sport and season); select recipients of scholarships and department honors (end of year); and select recipients of C.I.F. Scholar Athlete awards
7. Student Eligibility Responsibilities
Maintains 2.0 probation waiver; Knights Pledge records; suspensions and reinstatement hearings records; roster and drop lists/ineligible list and clearance cards
8. Selection of Coaching Staff
Advertise; recruit and interview as needed; certify on-site and walk-on coaches; assure compliance with district employment policies and procedures; develop a Coaches’ Handbook of Policies and Philosophy; maintain records of years of experience; assignment and placement on pay scale and provide inservice training for coaches (rules, regulations, conduct, etc.)
9. Media
Submit press releases weekly; phone in scores – information as requested; provide access to contest – especially during football and all playoffs; keep coaches’ home phone numbers for reporters and submit bulletin announcements.
10. Supervise
Night and afternoon athletic events as required.
11. Other Duties
Evaluate Head Coaches; maintain program focus and attend sports awards nights.
12. Athletic Facilities
Coordinate all facilitiy use requests from outside organizations in community and coordinate with groundskeeping personnel for field and gym upkeep and maintenance
ACCOUNTABILITY
1. Person to whom responsible
Principal or Administrative Designee
2. EVALUATOR
Principal or Administrative Designee