Director of Safety and Athletics

Job Description

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026
Duration:  school year, Full time position.

Position Summary: Serves under the administrative supervision of an Executive Director of Teaching and Learning. The Director of Safety and Athletics provides strategic direction and comprehensive oversight to ensure an effective, safe, and compliant environment for all students, staff, and the school community. The Director of Safety and Athletics also oversees and ensures the compliance of the District's athletics programs.

• Advanced Degree from an accredited institution is highly preferred
• Expertise in the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive safety programs
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, both oral and written, with a proven ability to engage diverse partners and groups, including district leadership, law enforcement, and community partners
• Demonstrated capacity to analyze data and incorporate evidence-based decision-making in safety and security operations
• Proven ability to conduct critical system-level assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and strategically implement continuous improvement initiatives across the district
• Experience with best practices and regulatory compliance in all facets of school district safety, emergency preparedness, and physical security
• A track record of exercising sound judgment and maintaining strict confidentiality while operating effectively under high-pressure, crisis-response scenarios
• Demonstrated success in managing and coordinating complex, cross-departmental projects
• Proficiency with specialized safety management technology platforms
• Successful leadership experience, including the ability to provide strategic guidance, direct staff development, and develop a culture of service and teamwork
• Skilled in conflict resolution and de-escalation for both internal personnel and external community concerns

• Safety
  • Departmental Leadership and Oversight
    • Provide leadership and direct supervision over all aspects of the District Safety Department, including supervision and evaluation of the District Resource Officer (DRO) Lead and the District Safety Coordinator
    • Oversee all district-wide safety systems, protocols, and continuous improvement processes, including technology platforms for visitor/volunteer management, facility access control, and security camera infrastructure
    • Develop and manage the comprehensive plan for district safety program and security operations
    • Facilitate and resolve parental, staff, and community concerns regarding safety issues in conjunction with other district leadership staff
  • Crisis Management and Emergency Response
    • Lead district-wide emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts, serving as the incident commander for major safety events
    • Direct the development, maintenance, and testing of the district-level crisis response plan, coordinating with school principals to ensure robust individual crisis management/emergency response plans are in place
    • Coordinate threat assessment systems and multidisciplinary teams to proactively mitigate potential risks to student and staff safety
    • Advise and collaborate with Executive Directors of Teaching and Learning and principals to develop, implement, and support individual school safety plans
  • Law Enforcement, Investigations, and Legal Compliance
    • Serve as principal safety liaison to law enforcement agencies, including Vancouver Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Department
    • Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal safety laws within the educational environment
    • Ensure appropriate investigation and referral of criminal incidents involving staff, students, and/or property to appropriate jurisdictions, assisting in legal hearings and criminal proceedings on behalf of the district as needed
  • Safety Program Management and Training
    • Oversee the District safety committee and facilitate cross-departmental safety alignment and strategic meetings
    • Manage the District Safety Coordinator's responsibilities, including coordination and review of building safety meetings and management of district volunteer/visitor clearance system
    • Contribute content and…