Activities Director

New Prague Area Schools

Activities Director

Application Deadline: April 24, 2026

Start Date: July 1, 2026

Full Time – 12 Month Activities Director

Qualifications:

Preferred:

Minnesota K-12 Administrative License (Principal or Superintendent)
CAA (Certified Athletic Administrator) designation through the NIAAA
Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, Athletic Administration, or a related field
Required:

Minnesota Teaching License with a strong commitment to obtaining administrative licensure
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of 3 years of successful experience in coaching, advising, athletic administration or educational leadership
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Evidence of successful teaching experience, with supervisory or coordinating experience preferred. Knowledge of trends in public education and ability to convey and interpret them to staff.  Excellent organizational skills.  Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, parents/guardians, and community. Ability to lead coaches, advisors and supervisors in a high school setting. Experience with event scheduling, Title IX compliance, MSHSL bylaws and activities administration. The desired candidate will have the ability to remain calm and decisive in high pressure situations.

Salary: $115,000 – 140,000, DOQ, plus an excellent benefits package.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain an overall effective program for students in co-curricular activities to include athletics, arts and clubs.
Oversee and manage the activity budget.
Coordinate and schedule the school calendar for athletics, arts and activities practices, rehearsals and events.
Hire, supervise and evaluate coaches, directors and advisors.
Conduct and coordinate seasonal eligibility meetings with parents and participants.
Coordinate officials and transportation for athletics, arts and activities.
Communicate frequently and proactively with students, parents, district, local media and community organizations in relation to school activities, using the best available technology and district resources.
Coordinate and schedule supervision and security of all in-house co-curricular events.
Implement ISD 721, Minnesota State High School League and conference rules and policies.
Develop and regularly update an Athletic/Activity Policy Handbook for staff, students and parents.
Assists in ensuring that all applicable laws and regulations relating to activities/athletics are applied and followed, including Title IX and other federal laws and regulations, state laws and regulations, etc.
Creates press releases and content to publicize activities/athletic events.
Prepare required reports (e.g., Title IX, participation, budgets).
Schedule and lead coaching and activity staff meetings and training.
Serve as liaison between high school programs and community booster groups.
Serve as mediator for parents, students and coaches/advisors when conflicts arise.
Assist the Principal in developing and carrying out the school’s vision, mission, and goals.
Assist the Principal in the overall administration of the school; interpret and enforce school policies and procedures.
Assume responsibility for implementing and observing school board policies.
Other duties as assigned.
New Prague High School is a progressive 9-12 high school offering its students a comprehensive curriculum and a variety of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. This position requires an individual with a growth mindset and the ability to to work collaboratively in Professional Learning Communities.

New Prague Area Schools is a consistently growing district of 4,000 students, Pre K through 12.  The district is located about 45 miles southwest of the Twin Cities.  The district serves the students and community members of the New Prague, Elko New Market, northern Lonsdale areas, as well as several other communities.  The district offers a small-town quality of life with easy access to the conveniences of a major metropolitan area.

I.S.D. 721 is an equal opportunity employer.