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Director Interscholastics (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR) at Tucson Unified School District

Tucson Unified School District Tucson, AZ

Job Description

SUMMARYThe Director of Interscholastics provides leadership and strategic direction for the districts K-12 interscholastic athletic and extracurricular programs. This role involves developing and enforcing policies and procedures overseeing budgets and expenditures managing schedules and facilities ensuring student eligibility and compliance with league and state regulations promoting sportsmanship and ethical conduct and fostering a positive and inclusive environment for student-athletes coaches and families. The Director also collaborates with school administrators Athletic Directors and community stakeholders to enhance the overall student experience.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSMasters degree in Physical Education Sports Management Athletic Administration or related field.Five years of administrative experience in high school level athletics.Three years of experience as Head Coach.Valid Arizona Administrative Certificate.Three years of experience interpreting AIA rules.Three years of experience in managing school budgets.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIREFBI fingerprint background check.Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles) or proof of MMR immunization.Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department.POSITION SPECIFICSEFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEARLOCATION:Pima St & Dodge Blvd AreaFTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per daySALARY RANGE:$84664.60 to $98292.99WORK CALENDAR:12 monthFirst Review of Applications will begin on January 5 2026.Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.For more information on the salary schedule please reference theEmployee Agreements Webpage.Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability race color religion/religious beliefs sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age or national origin.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Organizational skills,Classroom Management,Behavioral Health,Classroom Experience,Mediation Experience,Special Education,Conflict Management,Teaching,Experience with Children,Public Speaking,Word Processing Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Administration Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 84664 - 98292

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