Areas of Responsibility:
The Athletic Director is responsible for providing comprehensive leadership and supervision of all high school athletic programs and events. This includes planning, organizing, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with all District and Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) regulations. The position requires after-school supervision of sanctioned student athletic activities and does not include oversight of adult facility use.
All Athletic Directors are paid on the extra duty schedule for time involved in activities normally occurring after school hours. It is understood that many responsibilities inherent in student activities require extra hours without additional compensation. This position is directly responsible to the Principal.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provide overall leadership for the high school’s athletic program.
- Collaborate with the principal to ensure compliance with OSAA and district policies.
- Serve as the district representative with OSAA, community partners, officials, and media.
- Supervise all coaching staff and student athletes, directly or through designated personnel.
- Supports and monitors student-athletes through program leadership.
- Organize and schedule all interscholastic athletic events and competitions.
- Oversee recruitment, selection, assignment, and evaluation of all athletic coaches.
- Maintain ongoing communication with coaches and facilities staff.
- Ensure medical and safety requirements are met for all teams and athletes.
- Oversee volunteers and ensure required background checks and fingerprinting is completed prior to volunteering.
- Supervise all home athletic events, including hiring of officials, medical staff, and security.
- Arrange gym and field practice schedules and manage conflicts with transportation or facility use.
- Organize accommodations and logistics for visiting teams as needed.
- Verify student eligibility and physical exam compliance before each sports season.
- Administer athlete insurance coverage and claims processing.
- Maintain accurate records of athletic results, awards, and scholarship recipients.
- Prepare and oversee the athletic budget.
- Manage inventory, purchasing, and maintenance of athletic equipment and supplies.
- Supervise ticket sales and fundraising events, and ensure proper handling of program funds.
- Foster positive relationships with the school community and booster clubs.
- Attend and support community events to promote athletic programs.
- Recruit and support volunteers involved in athletics.
- Plan and supervise annual athlete recognition events.
- Support student-athletes in off-season activities and academics.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.
Qualifications Required:
Desires a person who can create a positive culture: being positive and encouraging to student athletes; encouraging student athletes to be academically successful; believes all athletes and athletic programs can be successful and able to support all athletic programs; seek and find best coaches possible to teach athletes the skills need to be successful.
- High school coaching and budgeting experience is preferred.
- Experience in a K–12 educational setting desired.
- Current First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain).
- Must meet OSAA certification requirements.
- Ability to obtain a Type 20 Transport Certification (for District vehicle use).
- Thorough knowledge of appropriate District policies.
Apply To: https://sheridan.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Posted Inside: 11/4/2026
Closing Date: Until Filled
Employment Dates: School Year 2026-2027
Current Staff of SSD
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Salary: Extra Duty Contract (May be prorated dependent on contract length).
For More Information: Please contact Roman Balun at Sheridan High School at 971-261-6970 or email roman.balun@sheridan.k12.or.us
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 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADA). Individuals with disabilities may contact Human Resources at 971-261-6975 for additional information. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunication Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900 or 711.
Equal employment opportunity and treatment shall be practiced by the district regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information if the employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.