Assistant / Associate Director

Position: Assistant/Associate Director, Minnesota State High School League

Start Date: August 1, 2026

Applications Due: May 11, 2026

The Minnesota State High School League is seeking an outstanding administrator to join the League in the position of Assistant/Associate Director. This position is responsible for directing League programs as well as additional assignments in the areas of governance, eligibility and member school assistance and compliance.

Each Assistant/Associate Director represents and speaks on behalf of the League and its more than 600 diverse schools and their students within tournaments, at civic events and in working with schools.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as MSHSL Assistant/Associate Director, modeling the mission and beliefs of the MSHSL and leading member schools.
• Educate and communicate with member school personnel regarding the value of providing education-based activities and athletics and the value for students of participation in League-sponsored activities.
• Administer the sports and activities assigned, including interpretation of rules, planning and administration of tournaments, working as liaison to tournament venues, providing financial oversight of tournaments, working with sport or activity specific advisory committees and coordinating all aspects of the sport or activity.
• Administer compliance of all MSHSL bylaws, policies and rules in general and specific to directed sports and activities. Serve as a compliance contact for all MSHSL member schools and constituents.
• Work collaboratively with the members of the MSHSL administrative team, support staff, Board of Directors, Region Committees, Coaches Associations, Coaches Advisory Committees and Member Schools.
• Assist the Executive Director and Board of Directors, the Representative Assembly and Region Committees in preparing, reviewing and administering the bylaws, policies and rules of the MSHSL.
• Supervise and direct administrative assistants responsible for assisting in the direction of sports or activities.
• Assist at statewide meetings by speaking at conferences, leading discussion groups, instructing ADs and serving as a staff liaison/chair of assigned ad hoc/task force committees.
• Other areas of responsibility may include important categories such as marketing, sponsorships and activations, eligibility support, education aspects, training and support of activities administrators, etc.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of a BA or BS with evidence of continuing education. Additional certification, or an MA or higher in administration or leadership, is preferred.
• Demonstrated abilities in planning, administration and evaluation of people and programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with varied constituencies to support inclusive programming and expand access and opportunities for all students.
• Strong knowledge of the key components of student-centered education-based activities and athletics.
• Demonstrated leadership and administration of League-sponsored athletic and fine arts activities or educational programming at the local, regional and/or state level or leadership in a similar organization.
• Identified leadership experience that includes creation of initiatives within youth athletics or activities that enhance opportunities, build skills and support healthy growth and development.

Desired Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated Leadership Skills | Effective Written and Verbal Communication | Collaborative and Supportive | Data Processing and Information Synthesis | Strong Supervision and Personnel Evaluation Skills | Judgment and Problem Analysis | Interpersonal Relationship Skills | Teambuilding Skills | Policy Formation and Governance | Motivated, Organized and Efficient

Salary and Benefits

• Salary commensurate with professional qualifications, experience, and comparable positions in MSHSL and other area state associations.
• 403(b) retirement plan match with personal contribution (MSHSL is not part of TRA).
• Insurance coverage including medical, dental, term life, and disability.
• Sick leave and vacation benefits.
• Other benefits as may be provided by the Board of Directors.

Application Requirements

• One-page cover letter expressing interest in MSHSL employment.
• Resume detailing administrative experiences, program management experiences and other applicable positions and experiences.
• Specific information related to the candidate’s involvement/development of local or statewide initiatives to promote leadership, collaboration with colleagues, educational seminars or similar leadership workshops.
• Maximum of three (3) letters of reference may be provided.
• Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three additional people (not relatives) beyond the authors of letters of reference who can speak about the candidate’s skills in fulfilling the primary responsibilities of this position.
• Permission for background check to be done as a requirement for selected candidates.

Information requested for these positions should be submitted to resumes@mshsl.org

The MSHSL is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to service and leadership.