Athletic Director & Programs Manager 2026-2027

Description

Do you have a passion for building championship-level character and fostering student leadership through sports and enrichment? Are you a strategic leader who thrives on creating high-quality, diverse programs that inspire students to grow, learn, and lead? If so, Aspen Academy wants to meet you! We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic leader to oversee our K–8 athletics and extracurricular programs.

Full Time | Onsite | Administrative Year-Round Position 

Hours: Monday – Friday, flexible 40-hour schedule that includes after school games, sometimes until 7pm 

Start Date: August 3, 2026

Starting Salary: $68,000 - $90,000 (commensurate with education and experience)

Why Aspen Academy?

Located in the southern metro area of beautiful Denver, Colorado, at Aspen Academy, we're not just a school; we're a community committed to shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Our dedication to Next Generation education sets us apart, as we equip students with the enduring life skills they need for future success. We look at learning as a way to ignite the personal passions and interests of each and every student. Our unique leadership, finance, and entrepreneurial development (LiFE) program prepares students for life. Students thrive as they build lasting relationships with peers and teachers through small class sizes and a community focus. 

We embody and promote the community's values in our thoughts, words, and actions, serving as committed and supportive co-leaders in realizing Aspen Academy's vision and mission:

• Our values: Be Kind. Do Good. Work Hard. Make the World Better.
• Our mission: We edify and inspire students and educators to grow, learn and lead.
• Our vision: We are a national leader in innovative and transformative education.

About Your Role

• You have exceptional organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously and maintain high-quality results in a fast-paced school environment.
• You demonstrate agility and problem-solving skills, with the ability to remain flexible and pivot quickly as program needs, schedules, or priorities shift.
• You have experience working with youth athletics, school-based programs, and/or coordinating extracurricular enrichment programming.
• You possess excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, with the skill to work collaboratively with K-8 students, families, faculty, and external partners.
• You exhibit demonstrated leadership skills paired with a consistently positive, productive, and professional attitude.
• You demonstrate a high degree of autonomy and reliability, showing the self-motivation to manage independent projects and the dependability to ensure all programs and events run smoothly without constant supervision.
• You have a growth-oriented and creative mindset with the ability to evaluate current offerings and identify unconventional opportunities to enhance, diversify, or refine programs to better meet student interest and maximize impact.

What You’ll Do

• Athletics Leadership & Coaching Management: Lead the strategic direction of the K–8 athletics program to foster sportsmanship and student leadership. You will recruit, hire, and onboard all athletic coaches—including parent volunteers and other coaches—while providing clear expectations and ongoing mentorship.
• Athletic Operations & Game Day Management: Coordinate all game and practice schedules, facility reservations, and official assignments. You will manage the procurement and tracking of equipment and uniforms, ensure all programs follow safety protocols, and supervise home competitions to ensure they are organized, safe and secure.
• Data & Compliance: Maintain accurate student participation metrics, rosters, and eligibility records while ensuring all programs meet league-mandated requirements.
• Extracurricular & Summer Program Oversight: Oversee the execution of all non-athletic extracurricular offerings and serve as the primary liaison for summer camp vendors. This includes managing contracts, verifying vendor insurance and background check compliance, and identifying opportunities to expand programs based on student interest.
• Administrative & Financial Oversight: Support billing and stipend calculations, maintain registration records, and coordinate facility scheduling for all enrichment offerings.
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