HHHEC- Athletic Director - Middle School

HHHEC
23143 - Athletic Director
- Middle School

Kennewick Horse Heaven Hills Middle School
- Kennewick, Washington

Position is Full‑Time. Starting date:
Immediately.

Middle School Athletic Director responsible for overseeing all athletic programs, ensuring compliance with WIAA and Tri‑Cities Middle School Athletic Association regulations, and supporting coaches, athletes, and the school community.

• Arrange and publish athletic schedules.
• Process payroll for game workers and officials.
• Attend all athletic association meetings.
• Meet with coaches to discuss regulations, evaluate coaches, and develop coaching philosophies.
• Maintain and inventory athletic equipment; supply first aid kits to coaches.
• Issue bulletins on regulations and accident reports.
• Schedule and coordinate use of facilities for middle school league activities.
• Ensure coaches provide written communication to parents regarding travel, meals, and other pertinent information.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by building level administrators.

• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to meet and maintain coaching standards set by the Kennewick School District and WIAA.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Demonstrated effective communication with students, parents, administrators, and community members.
• Evidence of positive role‑modeling for students and promotion of self‑esteem and self‑worth.
• Ability to share responsibility of game management and supervision in rotation with building administrators.

• Prior experience as a successful Athletic Director.
• Training or experience in coordinating intra‑ and interscholastic athletic activities.
• Experience arranging transportation, officials, and hiring personnel for contests.
• Business management experience including annual budget development and ordering of equipment.
• Maintaining eligibility clearance and certification for all student athletes.
• Monitoring athlete academic requirements and notifying parents and students as required.
• Experience with WIAA and district paperwork (WIAA, TCMSSA, KSD, calendar updates).
• Strong short‑ and long‑term organization and management skills.
• Philosophy for coaching level applied and evidence of effective public relations.
• WIAA certification and compliance with WIAA and district rules and regulations.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with students, parents, assistant coaches, administrators, and community members.
• Three current recommendations.

Physical demands include standing, walking, pushing or pulling up to 26 lbs., lifting up to 26 lbs., and operating in various outdoor temperatures (-10°F to 100°F). The work environment may be outdoors and weather varied.

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the presence of an assistive dog, guide or service animal. All employers will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

The KSD is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in all aspects of employment.