Campus Athletic Director and Community Engagement/Recruitment Manager

POSITION: Campus Athletic Director and Community Engagement/Recruitment Manager

LOCATION: DSST: Cole Campus (.5 FTE CAD/.5 FTE CERM)

SALARY: $59,000-$87,000 based on years of aligned experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend if you are moving from a location greater than 75 miles from Denver!

STATUS: Full-time, benefits eligible, exempt, year round in-person position (Denver, CO)

START: 2026-2027 School Year. You can view the current School Year Calendar here.

The Cad Key Roles And Responsibilities(.5 Fte)

The Campus Athletic Director is the leader of the Athletics Program at a campus. They will direct all aspects of a 6-12th grade Athletic Program including hiring coaches, scheduling, budget preparation, promotion, and facility management.

• Leadership
• Provide vision, guidance, and direction for a campus middle school through varsity and lifetime athletics program
• Develop, organize, and oversee a comprehensive athletic program that aligns with the school's mission, offering a variety of sports opportunities for middle and high school students, including CHSAA/DSST League. Ensure program offerings meet student interest and developmental needs. Create schedules for games, practices, transportation, facilities and officials. Develop department vision and mission statements including the Character, Competition, Community
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise qualified, values-aligned coaches for all athletic programs. Ensure coaches promote positive youth development, academic eligibility, and implement proactive behavior support plans (including for SPED students). Conduct regular coach evaluations and provide targeted professional development.
• Mediate any disputes between athletes, coaches, families, staff, community members, visiting teams and other members who occupy the facilities.
• Supervise on site athletic activities and perform administrative duties at both the MS and HS level
• Monitor student-athlete academic eligibility and progress, fostering a culture that prioritizes both academic achievement and character development through athletics. Act as the primary point of communication for the athletic department, ensuring coaches, athletes, parents, and staff receive clear, timely updates regarding schedules, expectations, and policy changes. Serve as the face of the athletic department, actively promoting events and fostering school spirit and pride across the campus and community.
• Establish a strong relationship with high school and middle school coaches, families, students, staff, media, and community members. Leverage those relationships to maximize athletic program
• Continue professional growth by attending classes, clinics, workshops, and affiliations with professional organizations
• Active Participant in the school administrative team decision-making and meetings
• Coach and directly manage at least one direct report Physical Education Teacher
  
  

• Culture of Program
• Maintain an active, highly participatory program that promotes sportsmanship and embodies core values of respect, responsibility, courage, curiosity, integrity, and doing your best both in athletic and academic realm.
• Work with families, students, teachers, and staff to ensure that students are academically supported and able to balance demands of athletics
• Work with families, students, teachers, and staff regarding problems of discipline concerning athletics
• Creates and manages a system of accountability for athletes to ensure adherence to school core values, systems and structures.
• Create a system of due process that is appropriate and consistent across each sport regarding athletic suspensions and expulsions.
• Plan and develop athletic award and recognition systems for each athletic programs
• Develop a parent/student/community booster/support group to promote athletics and increase participation and recognition of DSST athletes
• Develop a written philosophy statement and conduct a preseason meeting with parents and players to discuss acceptable player behavior, practice procedures, substance abuse policy and other guidelines that relate to program management.
  
  

• Financial and Logistical
• Manage the athletic department budget, including equipment, uniforms, travel, coach stipends and facilities usage. Actively engage in fundraising initiatives to support programs and reduce financial barriers for student participation.
• Coordinate with internal and external coaches, facility managers, as well as external athletic directors to determine scheduling of games, practices, and weight room/training facilities, and to ensure proper maintenance of facilities for all activities.
• Responsible for garnering CHSAA membership and maintaining adherence to CHSAA policies as needed.

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• Responsible for obtaining the advertising, information, printing and selling of programs and tickets, and other marketing/promotion for athletic contests
• Keep the monthly calendar of school athletic activities up-to-date and in conjunction with the principal, faculty and student body.
• Work with the home office to create sustainable systems of fundraising to increase athletic budget and resources.
• Develop a sports specific safety plan.
• Responsible for the ordering, distribution, inventory, and collection of athletic equipment
• Maintain and operate school’s Multifunction School Activity Bus (MFSAB) Fleet. This include managing fuel, servicing, scheduling, and cleaning school vehicles.
• Train and certify school employees and coaches to operate school’s MFSAB for off-campus athletics and school-based excursions.
  
  

• Adherence to policies and guidelines
• Create an organized, efficient, and timely system for ensuring that student athletes are academically eligible for a given sport
• Ensure all athletic programs, facilities, and student-athletes comply with district, state (e.g., CHSAA), and league regulations, including academic eligibility. Oversee and implement comprehensive safety protocols, injury reporting procedures, and emergency response plans for all athletic activities and facilities.
• Maintain consistent, organized, and thorough records of student eligibility, physical exams, insurance information, release forms, health and safety information, and liability paperwork
• Ensure that all athletic programs operate in accordance with league rules and guidelines
• Review with coaches league rules and ensure that coaches do the same with teams and families at the start of season
• Require all coaches (part-time, volunteer, etc.) to follow the hiring procedure (including first aid and CHSAA certification) and are cleared by Director before beginning coaching
• Report all rule violations or suspected violations to appropriate individuals and to Director
  

Additional Duties

• See a more complete description as well as other potential additional duties as assigned such as supporting student recruitment, running a small group advisory class, after school tutoring, etc here.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• In order to be considered qualified to lead in this role at DSST Public Schools, you will need a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Experience working with k-12 students required
• Experience leading and managing people required
• Experience as an Athletic Director or k-12 school leader strongly preferred
• Experience in coaching preferred
• Experience in people management preferred
  
  

If also coaching, the Athletic Director will become or have been qualified as a Permanent Colorado High School Activities Association Coach, (CHSAA).

• The Coach will become or have been certified in Adult CPR, First Aid and Concussion Training.
• The Coach will complete the background check process with DPS (900 Grant Street Denver, Colorado 80203, 303 764 3900) and be cleared by the DSST HR Department.

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• The Coach will continue professional growth by attending classes, clinics, and camps pertaining to the sport.
  
  

The Cerm Roles And Responsibilities(.5 Fte)

At DSST, we believe schools thrive when they are deeply connected to their communities. The Community Engagement & Recruitment Manager (CERM) leads this work on campus—serving both the middle and high school—to drive student recruitment, foster authentic family and community partnerships, and support grassroots advocacy.

The CERM is a highly independent, bilingual (Spanish preferred) strategic partner to the School Director and a key relationship-builder both internally and externally. This role requires someone who can own complex systems, influence others without authority, and lead with a strong service orientation.

You’ll work closely with school leaders, Home Office teams, and families to drive outcomes across recruitment, enrollment, family engagement, and community advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Enrollment

• Manage campus recruitment and enrollment strategy to meet yearly community demand goals.
• Use data to track leads, forecast trends, and adjust plans to meet targets.
• Organize school tours, open houses, and engagement events for prospective families.
• Train and mobilize staff to support high-impact recruitment activities.
  
  

Community & Family Engagement

• Develop a school-wide vision for authentic, two-way family partnerships.
• Lead communication strategies using tools like Bloomz, social media, and websites.
• Plan and execute events that deepen community ties and support family belonging.
• Build relationships with local organizations, businesses, and leaders to connect the school to its broader community.
  
  

Advocacy & Civic Engagement

• Support grassroots advocacy and parent leadership aligned to local education priorities.
• Organize civic engagement opportunities such as voter registration, candidate forums, and elected official visits.
• Represent DSST at local events and help build coalitions to amplify community voice.
  
  

Data & Systems Leadership

• Track, analyze, and act on engagement and recruitment data using tools like HubSpot, Quickbase, Polaris, and Excel.
• Present updates and insights to school and Home Office stakeholders.
• Develop tools, templates, and processes to ensure scalable, high-quality execution across all areas of work.
  
  

Undertake additional duties as needed, such as running a small group advisory class, after school tutoring, etc. Explore more potential duties here.

Requirements

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• Experienced: 3+ years of professional experience in program management, recruiting, sales, or community engagement (education/nonprofit experience preferred).
• Bilingual Required: Spanish proficiency
• Preferred: Prior experience in education, higher ed recruiting, or social services.
  
  

Who You Are

• Strategic & Self-Directed: You drive outcomes with little direction, communicate upward effectively, and hold others accountable toward shared goals.
• Relational & Culturally Responsive: You build deep relationships across lines of difference and create inclusive spaces for all voices.
• Technically Proficient: You know or can learn systems like HubSpot, SchoolMint, Excel, and ReachWell.
• Flexible & Community-Oriented: You’re available for events outside of regular hours and can travel between sites with reliable transportation.
  
  

Who We Are

At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students — 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered, human-focused, and together.

We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us — more brilliance, more courage, more possibility — to join us.

Our Impact

• 100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program
• 15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 2024–25 SPF
• 9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend
• 95%+ of staff say their managers check in regularly and care about them as people
  
  

Why Work at DSST?

At DSST, our Quantum 5 Culture defines how we help every team member grow, belong, and thrive.

• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.
• Growth & Opportunity: Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.
• Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.
• Whole Human Wellness: Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Thriving in Colorado: Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.
  
  

Learn more about our Quantum 5 Culture and Compensation & Benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.