Job Information
Denison Community School District Assistant High School Principal/9-12 Activities Director in Denison, Iowa
Assistant High School Principal/9-12 Activities Director JobID: 389
Position Type:
Administration/ Assistant High School Principal/Activities Director
Date Posted:
2/27/2026
Location:
Denison High School
Assistant High School Principal/9-12 Activities Director
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education &/or Experience
A Master's degree in secondary school administration from an accredited college or university and a valid state administration certificate.
A minimum of five years of successful experience in education.
To hold an Iowa Professional Administrator License
To hold or be eligible for Iowa Evaluator approval.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Reports to
High School Principal
Supervises
Activity Sponsors and Coaches
Position Goal
To assist the high school principal in the administration of the total program to promote the educational development of each student as well as the professional development of each staff member. To exercise leadership and supervisory skills in a manner which promotes, coordinates, and regulates the activities program and results in a balanced activity program which is consistent with the district's educational objectives and will develop student skills, promote a sense of self-worth and competence, and inculcate the principles of fair play.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs tasks identified by the principal as essential in contributing to the overall effectiveness of the program of studies.
Assists the high school principal in fostering sound interpersonal relationships among students, teachers, parents, and administrators.
Assists the high school principal in managing the student services and activities programs including development and proper implementation of guidelines for activity sponsors.
Assists in the supervision of support personnel, the maintenance of the building, and preparation of special reports and forms.
Supervises and is accountable for the maintenance and currency of each student's attendance records and enforces district attendance policies.
Exercises appropriate leadership in processing student behavioral problems including accurate record keeping of infractions as well as communication with parents.
Establishes and maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary according to due process to the rights of students.
Schedules, in cooperation with the high school principal, all high school activities and athletic events including postponements and make-up dates for postponed events.
Prepares, maintains, and distributes an activities calendar for the entire school district.
Directs all tournament and major competitive activities held as part of the high school activity program.
Hires, and notifies at least three days in advance of a contest, officials and other personnel as required.
Assumes general responsibility for the conduct and supervision of all drama, forensics, music events, home games, tournaments and track meets. Will share in supervision of all home activity events.
Develops and articulates the philosophy and goals of the high school activities program.
Acts as official representative of the local school with power to vote on matters of an activity or athletic nature. Will advise and consult with the superintendent and principal before exercising the voting power.
Arranges transportation and meals for all activity programs according to district policy.
Secures printing and other information for all activities, programs, and schedules.
Keeps the superintendent and principals informed at all times regarding the activity programs of the schools, advises and consults regarding major changes to be made, and establishes and maintains rapport between the activity departments and the curricular departments.
Maintains school records to include records established, pupil transportation to contests, lists of letter winners by activity, contest results, conference standings, award policies and any other pertinent information to establish a written history of the activity programs sponsored by the schools.
Establishes, in cooperation with the principal, activity sponsors, and coaches, criteria for the awarding of student letters and other awards for school activities. Makes certain that all students in student activities receive written notice of lettering requirements. Any exceptions to the established policies must be approved by the sponsor or coach of the activity involved, the assistant high school principal/activities director and the principal.
Coordinates representation with the administrative team at all district and state tournaments/meets whenever reasonably prudent to do so.
Coordinates public relations and communications programs for activities.
Publishes activity bulletins, handbooks, and communications and organizes and supervises the activity bulletin board.
Procures supplies for and administers the concession stand.
Approves and schedules all fund raisers.
Advises students and parents of pertinent information such as method of travel, time of departure and return, and cost.
Promotes the activity program by informing the public, board of education and staff of student activities and athletic events by media releases, appearances before service and civic organizations, and written or oral reports.
Works with and advises the activities of booster organization(s) and attends booster meetings.
Coordinates with other agencies involved with the school and the community's activity program and use of school facilities.
Administers the athletic insurance program.
Establishes the physical and academic requirements of eligibility for participation in each sport and verifies each athlete's eligibility.
Checks periodically with the principal regarding eligibility of participants.
Establishes and maintains an updated student handbook relative to school activities. Such handbook to include requirements to be met for earning letters and/or other awards to which participating students may be entitled.
Establishes and assists a leadership training program for students and student officers.
Oversees, communicates, and enforces the Code of Conduct Policy.
Assists with the selection, assignment, and evaluation of activity sponsors and athletic coaches.
Assists in orienting class and club sponsors in their duties and responsibilities.
Arranges meetings of coaching staff when it is necessary to coordinate junior and senior high programs.
Consults with the principal and the superintendent regarding athletic personnel attending clinics.
Coordinates field and gymnasium practice schedules.
Assists the superintendent in making arrangements for non-school rentals of playing fields and facilities.
Checks facilities for "activity readiness".
Prepares, in cooperation with the activity sponsor or head coach, an annual budget of anticipated revenue and expenditures broken down to indicate activity and general fund shares.
Approves all requisitions and purchase orders prior to submission to the building principal.
Assists in the determination of equipment needs and establishes priorities.
Supervises and promotes all ticket sales and fund raising events of the activity program and assumes responsibility for proper handling of funds.
Supervises and maintains an inventory of equipment and supplies for each activity and oversees the maintenance of equipment.
Plans and supervises fire drills, tornado drills, and an emergency preparedness program.
Keeps abreast of trends, promising ideas, and research in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional literature, pursuing appropriate formal education, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.
Assists in the preparation of student and teacher handbooks.
Routinely inspects school facilities including hallways, restrooms, classrooms, and special areas.
Sets priorities in the context of improving student achievement.
Articulates and promotes high expectations for teaching and student learning.
Aligns the educational programs, plans, and actions to the district's vision and goals for student learning.
Provides leadership for assessing, developing, and improving school environment and culture.
Provides leadership, encouragement, opportunities, and structure for all staff to continually design more effective teaching and learning experiences for all students.
Evaluates staff and provides direction for improving instruction.
Develops and supports professional development of staff to improve student learning.
Demonstrates awareness of professional issues and developments in education.
Develops and revises as needed his/her own professional development plan for continued improved performance.
Designs and manages operational procedures to maximize opportunities for successful learning.
Effectively manages board policies and procedures.
Demonstrates effective communication skills with a variety of stakeholders in the operation of the school.
Addresses problems in a timely manner.
Works to assure the school plant, equipment, and support systems operate safely, efficiently, and effectively.
Engages the community to create shared responsibility for student and school success.
Promotes and supports parent/student/community involvement in the school.
Shares leadership and decision-making.
Connects students and families to the health, human, and social services they need to stay focused on learning.
Demonstrates ethical, trustworthy, and professional behavior.
Demonstrates values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to higher levels of performance.
Treats people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect.
Applies policies and procedures in a fair and equitable manner.
Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity in the school community.
Serves as an effective spokesperson for the welfare of all members of the learning community.
Promotes respect for diversity in the school and community environment.
Engages in dialogue with other decision-makers to improve teaching and learning.
Provides leadership through assisting in the development of mutual expectations, procedures for working together, and formulating district policies.
Knows and supports the building/district school improvement plan and accurately interprets and reports progress on goals.
Communicates with the city and county law enforcement officials.
Supervises student and faculty parking areas.
Communicates regularly with high school custodians and can contribute to their evaluations.
Works with the high school special education department and attends IEP meetings as assigned.
Evaluates certified personnel as assigned by the high school principal.
Conducts classroom walk throughs as assigned by the high school principal.
Other duties as assigned.
Communication Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to communicate in a professional and courteous manner.
Analytical and Reasoning Skills
Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to be flexible in coping with any situation that may arise.
Technology Skills
Must be able to operate a personal computer and use standard office applications.
Must be able to check email, complete required training, use and design spreadsheets, databases, and word processing programs and perform extensive work in student and learning management systems.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
Terms of Employment
Salary and work year to be established by the board.
Evaluation
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of personnel.