Director Of Athletics

Position: DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
Position type:

Campus administrator/professional/athletic director

Date posted:

2/18/2026

Location:

Gateway college preparatory school

Date available:

08/01/2026

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Job title:

director of athletics

Department: athletics

Reports to:

gateway college prep head of school - (on academic & facility use objectives) orenda education chief executive officer- (on athletic program objectives)

Supervises: school team coaches, assistant to athletic director, bus drivers and transportation scheduler

Flsa status: exempt

Salary range: $75,293-$88,201 annually

Work days: 215

Location:

gateway college preparatory school, georgetown, texas

Primary objective s for this leadership position:

* direct and manage the overall k
-12 extracurricular athletic programs for gateway college preparatory school in georgetown, tx.

* ensure compliance with all university interscholastic league (uil), texas high school lacrosse league (thsll), national federation of state high school associations (nfhs), and other athletic league rules that the school participates in.

* develop and maintain the athletic department budget.

* grow the student-athlete participation numbers.

* ensure all varsity athletic teams are competitive as evidenced by consistent qualification for post-season playoffs, with sub-varsity and lower age teams finishing consistently in the top three in district standings.

* for the gifted athletes who want to play at the next level after high school, ensure that each sport offered will physically prepare, and academically qualify those athletes for a scholarship to a college or university that fits them.

Minimum qualifications:

Certification/teaching/coaching experience:

* valid texas teaching certificate

* at least three years in a full-time teaching position

* at least three years coaching a uil varsity high school team in a sport currently offered by the school

Additional skills & experience preferred:

* master's degree from an accredited college or university with at least nine hours of credit in administration related classes such as planning, budgeting, accounting, marketing, communication, finance, etc.;

Or bachelor degree with certification in athletic administration (cmaa, raa, riaa, etc.), or ten years coaching/teaching experience in a uil school, with some experience in athletic administration duties

* texas cdl school bus endorsement

* cpr

* first aid

Special knowledge/skills:

* knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program.

* knowledge of uil contest rules, policies and procedures, especially those related to public charter schools.

* highly organized and disciplined.

* ability to gather and interpret data.

* proven ability to manage a p&l budget.

* skilled in using microsoft excel and word (or google doc) software.

* strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

Major responsibilities and duties:

Program planning

* direct and manage the school's athletic programs and facilities.

* establish physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation in each sport, and verify each athlete's eligibility.

* maintain an active program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development.

* obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge athletic program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.

* plan necessary time, resources, and materials to support accomplishment of department goals.

* ensure all transportation needs are properly arranged and communicated.

* manage and coordinate cdl certifications and annual training requirements.

* ensure vehicle maintenance and timely vehicle inspections and registrations are completed.

Athletic events

* prepare and approve all interscholastic game schedules.

* ensure all transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town athletic events are arranged.

* manage district athletic operations by directing ticket sales, employing game officials, and ensuring preparation of facilities.

* oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all athletic equipment.

* coordinate the use of all athletic facilities by non-school groups.

* plan, organize, and supervise all athletic awards programs.

Student & parent management

* implement student management policies, communicate expected student behavior related to athletics, and ensure enforcement of student discipline in accordance with the athletic handbook and the student code of conduct.

* establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences on vital issues with parents, students, and teachers.

Policy, reports, and law

* implement the policies established by federal law, state law, state board of education rule, uil rules, thsll rules, and district policy in area of athletics.

* maintains data and is responsible for submitting the annual tea bus accident reporting system (bars). Due 7/31 annually

* compile, maintain, file, and present all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

Budget and…