Director IV - Athletics, Physical Education, and Activities at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)
About the Employer
With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 13th Superintendent, Dr. Sonia Llamas and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas.
Requirements / Qualifications
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction or designee, the Director is responsible for exercising leadership in districtwide athletic, physical education, and extra-curricular programs. The position is responsible for the coordination and implementation of well-rounded athletic and extra-curricular programs, supporting the high school Assistant Principals (AP) of Athletics and Activities Directors, overseeing the physical education programs TK-12. The Director also acts as a liaison between the District and outside educational partners for the areas of athletics, activities and physical education.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1. District-Wide Policy & Compliance
- Represent the District at the CIF Section Board of Managers meetings and league governance meetings.
- Ensure an environment that promotes student-athlete safety, health, and welfare, and be strongly committed to the student-athlete experience.
- Develop and implement district-wide safety protocols, heat illness prevention plans, and emergency action plans (EAPs) for all athletic venues.
- Provide leadership to all District athletic programs (7-12) and make recommendations for improvement to district leadership and school principals.
- Support principals/site administrators and their physical education teachers to ensure physical education lessons and activities are standards aligned and appropriate.
- Coordinate district meetings for school-level APs of Athletics, activities directors/activities teachers, and secondary PE department chairs. Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.
- California Administrative Credential
- English Learner Authorization
- Master’s Degree or higher
- Minimum of three (3) years of site administrator experience
- Valid California Driver’s License or Identification Card
- Experience leading district and/or site-based athletic programs (preferred)
- Resume
- 3 current letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months
- Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for)
2. Multi-Site Leadership & Support
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Please submit the following documents in Edjoin:
Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin
Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk-in, or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact, the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
Requirements / Qualifications
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction or designee, the Director is responsible for exercising leadership in districtwide athletic, physical education, and extra-curricular programs. The position is responsible for the coordination and implementation of well-rounded athletic and extra-curricular programs, supporting the high school Assistant Principals (AP) of Athletics and Activities Directors, overseeing the physical education programs TK-12. The Director also acts as a liaison between the District and outside educational partners for the areas of athletics, activities and physical education.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1. District-Wide Policy & Compliance
- Represent the District at the CIF Section Board of Managers meetings and league governance meetings.
- Ensure an environment that promotes student-athlete safety, health, and welfare, and be strongly committed to the student-athlete experience.
- Develop and implement district-wide safety protocols, heat illness prevention plans, and emergency action plans (EAPs) for all athletic venues.
- Provide leadership to all District athletic programs (7-12) and make recommendations for improvement to district leadership and school principals.
- Support principals/site administrators and their physical education teachers to ensure physical education lessons and activities are standards aligned and appropriate.
- Coordinate district meetings for school-level APs of Athletics, activities directors/activities teachers, and secondary PE department chairs. Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.
- California Administrative Credential
- English Learner Authorization
- Master’s Degree or higher
- Minimum of three (3) years of site administrator experience
- Valid California Driver’s License or Identification Card
- Experience leading district and/or site-based athletic programs (preferred)
- Resume
- 3 current letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months
- Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for)
2. Multi-Site Leadership & Support
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Please submit the following documents in Edjoin:
Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin
Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk-in, or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact, the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
Comments and Other Information
The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Comments and Other Information
The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Application Deadline
3/15/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
2/24/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$163,574 - $206,071 Annually
$163,574 - $206,071 Annually
Length of Work Year
219 Work Days
Employment Type
Full Time