Director - Interscholastics (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

SUMMARY

The Director of Interscholastics provides leadership and strategic direction for the district's K-12 interscholastic athletic and extracurricular programs. This role involves developing and enforcing policies and procedures, overseeing budgets and expenditures, managing schedules and facilities, ensuring student eligibility and compliance with league and state regulations, promoting sportsmanship and ethical conduct, and fostering a positive and inclusive environment for student-athletes, coaches, and families. The Director also collaborates with school administrators, Athletic Directors, and community stakeholders to enhance the overall student experience.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Master’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Management, Athletic Administration, or related field.

Five years of administrative experience in high school level athletics.

Three years of experience as Head Coach.

Valid Arizona Administrative Certificate.

Three years of experience interpreting AIA rules.

Three years of experience in managing school budgets.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

FBI fingerprint background check.

Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department.

POSITION SPECIFICS
EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Pima St & Dodge Blvd Area

FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day

SALARY RANGE: $84,664.60 to $98,292.99

WORK CALENDAR: 12 month

First Review of Applications will begin on January 5, 2026.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on the salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.