Athletic Director - San Marcos High School 2026/2027 at San Marcos Unified School District Share on X - Application Deadline 5/7/2026 11:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 4/24/2026 Contact Jackie Kerzie Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Placement on Certificated Salary Schedule 15% Stipend Length of Work Year 2026/2027 School Year Employment Type Full Time Fringe Benefits District offers Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for Employee and Eligible Dependents About the Employer Welcome to San Marcos Unified School District! The San Marcos Unified School District is an innovative and collaborative community providing an unparalleled educational experience. Through an engaging and supportive environment, all our students are challenged, inspired, and poised to excel. Job Description / Essential Elements:TITLE – ATHLETIC DIRECTOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Budget Establish with District an athletic department budget; develop/manage budget allocation to programs; order needed supplies, equipment, uniforms; and maintain inventory schedules for uniforms and equipment replacement. 2. Scheduling Schedule all athletic contests; submit transportation requests; secure officials as needed; schedule facilities use; development playoff schedules; and schedule make-up contests 3. Boosters’ Club Attend all meetings and functions for the Boosters’ Club; prepare requests for funds; keep records of funds allocated; and serve as liaison between coaches and Booster Club. 4. Conduct Coaches Meetings Provide leadership to coaches; coordinate San Marcos High School athletic philosophy; address problems and concerns of staff; select award winners; and implement needed clinic to certify 1st aide and CPR coaches’ compliance 5. League and C. I. F. Responsibilities Attend Athletic Director and principals conference meetings; supervise and conduct league coaches’ meetings; provide coaches with minutes of all meetings; and host league meetings and league tournaments as required. 6. Athletic Awards (Records) Submit data to San Diego Tribune Academic teams (after each sport and season); select recipients of scholarships and department honors (end of year); and select recipients of C. I. F. Scholar Athlete awards 7. Student Eligibility Responsibilities Maintains 2.0 probation waiver; Knights Pledge records; suspensions and reinstatement hearings records; roster and drop lists/ineligible list and clearance cards 8. Selection of Coaching Staff Advertise; recruit and interview as needed; certify on-site and walk-on coaches; assure compliance with district employment policies and procedures; develop a Coaches’ Handbook of Policies and Philosophy; maintain records of years of experience; assignment and placement on pay scale and provide inservice training for coaches (rules, regulations, conduct, etc.) 9. Media Submit press releases weekly; phone in scores – information as requested; provide access to contest – especially during football and all playoffs; keep coaches’ home phone numbers for reporters and submit bulletin announcements. 10. Supervise Night and afternoon athletic events as required. 11. Other Duties Evaluate Head Coaches; maintain program focus and attend sports awards nights. 12. Athletic Facilities Coordinate all facilitiy use requests from outside organizations in community and coordinate with groundskeeping personnel for field and gym upkeep and maintenance ACCOUNTABILITY 1. Person to whom responsible Principal or Administrative Designee 2. EVALUATOR Principal or Administrative Designee Requirements / Qualifications Appropriate California Single Subject Teaching Credential - Any Single Subject will be accepted English Learner Authorization (CLAD, ELAM, ELA 1, BCLAD all accepted) For credential questions, contact Credential Technician Amber Christman at amber.christman@smusd.org or (760) 752-1244 Letter of Introduction Resume Letter of Recommendation (x 3) (required attachments must be scanned and forwarded with your on-line application) Comments and Other Information Working days: 194 Hours per day: 7.5 Attachments must be scanned and forwarded with your on-line application. We do not accept e-mailed, faxed or postal mailed documents. For credential questions, contact Credential Technician Amber Christman at amber.christman@smusd.org or (760) 752-1244 Links Related To This Job San Marcos Unified School District Certificated Salary Schedule - 15% View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. Cal. STRS Links Not all postings qualify for Cal. STRS. Informational Only. Cal. STRS Info for New Educators ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY