Athletic Director- RHS

Athletic Director- RHS  School Year)

Harrisonburg City Public Schools – ROCKTOWN HIGH, Harrisonburg, Virginia

Job details posted for this position and location noting it is open until filled.

• Job : 5581887
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Mar 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

HARRISONBURG CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: High School Athletic Director

Reports to: Principal, High School

Contract: 250 Days

Salary Scale: High School AP/AD

FLSA Status: Exempt

Revised: 3/2026

The High School Athletic Director provides leadership, coordination, and oversight for the school’s athletic and activity programs. Under the supervision of the principal, the Athletic Director is responsible for organizing and operating an effective, comprehensive athletics program that aligns with division policies, VHSL regulations, and the educational mission of the school. The Athletic Director promotes a culture of sportsmanship, equity, student engagement, and academic success while supporting coaches, student-athletes, and families.

The role includes supervision of coaching staff, preparing and managing budgets, managing facilities, scheduling contests, coordinating transportation and event operations, conducting needs assessments, developing written material for distribution to coaches, athletes, parents, and fostering positive relationships with the school community and external partners. The High School Athletic Director frequently develops and refines their own work routine and is expected to carry assignments through to completion independently.

• Possess or qualify for a Virginia Collegiate Professional license; preferred administrative endorsement, or working towards an administrative endorsement. CPR/First Aid certified.
• Possesses a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 3 years of experience coaching a VHSL sport.
• Experience as a teacher, administrator, athletic director, or equivalent experience, with accompanying coaching experience at the secondary level, is preferred.
• Knowledge of VHSL regulations and Title IX as it relates to public school athletics.
• Ability to effectively manage several tasks simultaneously, using organizational, managerial, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in public speaking and written communication to express and/or exchange ideas. Ability to conduct a meeting with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, parents, administrators, and the community, such as creating a vision, communication, dependability, accountability, and integrity.
• Experience working directly with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience working with diverse learning needs and with students who may benefit from alternative learning models is preferred.
• Familiarity with racial equity and inclusion frameworks.
• Emotionally mature, objective, and sensitive to people and their concerns. Able to handle responsibility, problem-solving, creative and forward-thinking, work independently, and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, families, administration, co-workers, and community agencies.

• Ensure compliance with the rules of the Virginia High School League and the Regional and District councils.
• Represent the school in the district, regional, and state VHSL meetings as requested.
• Assist with local, district, region, and state events/functions as required.
• Attend professional meetings with the members of the athletic department.
• Serve as a director for district, region, and state interscholastic activities and championships; organize, schedule, and conduct recognition programs and assemblies for athletic programs; serve as the liaison to the Parent Booster groups.
• Maintain the main athletic calendar for school and community use; coordinate athletic fundraisers and concessions; coordinate logistical aspects of planned events by school administration; coordinate the use of school athletic showcases, social media, and family communications.
• Prepare and…