Athletic Director

Applications will be accepted
Monday, March 2, 2026 12:00 AM
- Friday, March 13, 2026 11:59 PM
(Mountain Standard Time)

Job Description

The Athletic Director will provide leadership and direction for the MIT campus athletic programs and ensure that students, parents, staff and the community are provided a positive athletic experience at Maricopa Institute of Technology.

• Support the mission, vision and core values, and goals of Maricopa Institute of Technology.
• Works with the schools to develop a district-wide master schedule for the athletic program sports, activities, tournaments and events to ensure uniformity and coordination with safety first.
• Develops athletic policies with input from district, principal, athletic directors, and coaches.
• Develops a District-wide athletic program policy and guidebook with input from district, principal, athletic directors, and coaches and update annually.
• Provides athletic assistance and guidance to schools in interpretation of Board policy.
• Assists in the evaluation and selection of athletic equipment by following procurement state and federal laws.
• Serves as a consultant within the District on all athletic programs and construction projects.
• Monitors the District athletic program for compliance with gender equity.
• Assists in writing grant proposals and manage grants as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of athletic administration as it relates to secondary schools.
• Serves as the School and District liaison.
• Coordinates the provisions of athletic training with local community agencies and organizations with school and district approval.
• Coordinates the provisions for physical examinations for all athletes with local community agencies and organizations in alignment with state and federal law.
• Coordinates the maintenance of athletic facilities with schools, organizations, and various District departments.
• Conducts periodic athletic director meetings for the purpose of program planning and coordination.
• Assists the schools to promote publicity for all interscholastic sports, such as sports brochures and other publications, press releases and radio releases with school and district approval.
• Fosters good community relationships by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic programs.
• Maintains a close working relationship with District and school personnel to ensure information exchange, coordination, and support for the decision-making process and the collection of feedback concerning services.
• Responds to inquiries or concerns in a timely manner.
• Keeps the Headmaster informed about potential problems or unusual events.
• Attends all local, district, regional, state, and national meetings that are necessary to the functioning of the athletic program.
• Promotes professional growth and enrichment by encouraging athletic directors and coaches to be members of professional athletic organizations and to participate in approved clinics, conferences, and required compliance seminars with school and district approval.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of the District Athletic Coaching Endorsement Add-On Certification Program.
• Assists coaches in keeping abreast of current practices, programs, legal issues, and care and prevention of athletic injuries.
• Keeps well-informed about current trends and best practices in content, service, or project areas.
• Maintains expertise in assigned areas to fulfill project goals and objectives.
• Sets high standards and expectations for self and others.
• Assists in developing and implementing District athletic budget.
• Coordinates the purchase of athletic equipment.
• Coordinates the establishment of admission prices for all athletic events.
• Seeks assistance and support for the financing of the athletic program in alignment to district policy, state, and federal guidelines.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate coordination among the various programs related to athletic services.
• Prepares and submits required reports and maintain appropriate records.
• Assists in developing and implementing the department budget.
• Supports the goals and priorities of the District.
• Represents the District in a…