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Date Posted 12/8/2025 Contact Chelsey Olivera707-725-4462 1 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
200,445 - 230,366 Annually Add'l Salary Info The NCS currently provides its full-time employees with medical coverage for spouse and children who reside in the family home*, dental and vision insurance, Public Employee Retirement System and Social Security. Length of Work Year 12 Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary
The North Coast Section ("NCS") is one of the ten Sections of the California Interscholastic Federation (“CIF”), The NCS is a non-profit California Corporation. It is an organization of approximately 175 public and non-public secondary schools located in Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano, Sonoma and Trinity Counties. NCS coordinates the interscholastic athletic programs of its member schools through a representative governance process. The NCS assists member schools in the interpretation of the rules, regulations and procedures promulgated by the NCS Board of Managers and the State CIF. NCS is also responsible for monitoring and enforcing its rules. The NCS’s functions include, but are not limited to, determination of student eligibility, alignment of member schools into leagues and conferences, promotion of values and ethics in interscholastic athletics and conduct of post-season championship events. This is a 12-month full-time administrative position which will normally require more than 40 hours per week. During peak periods, 80 plus hours per week will be required and 100 plus hours per week have been required. Working on several consecutive weekends will occur three or more times a year. This position is an exempt position and, as such, compensation is limited to monthly salary; no overtime is paid. GENERAL NON-EXCLUSIONARY QUALIFICATIONS • Knowledge and experience in the implementation of high school athletic governance systems. • Knowledge and experience in the support of an educational athletic organization. • Knowledge and experience in conducting Championship events. • Experience as an athletic administrator and/or school administrator. • Commitment to supporting and improving the relationships amongst public schools, private schools and leagues. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS • The highest personal and professional ethics and standards • Ability to take responsibility and
View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Letter of Introduction (The letter should state your reasons for applying and what you can bring to the position.)Letter(s) of Recommendation (Current professional references regarding the applicant's performance in previously held positions.)Resume (A personally prepared resume providing biographical information, describing education preparation, relevant experience, achievements, community involvement and special interests.) Requirements / Qualifications Letter of Introduction (The letter should state your reasons for applying and what you can bring to the position.)Letter(s) of Recommendation (Current professional references regarding the applicant's performance in previously held positions.)Resume (A personally prepared resume providing biographical information, describing education preparation, relevant experience, achievements, community involvement and special interests.) Comments and Other Information Applicants who desire additional information should contact Pat Cruickshank, Commissioner at (925) 263-2110 or pcruickshank@cifncs.org. • December 1, 2025 – Distribute job announcement • February 13, 2026 – Deadline for returning applications • March 2-6, 2026 – Paper screening • March 16-20, 2026 – Ad-Hoc Committee Interviews • March 23-27, 2026 – Executive Committee Interviews with finalists • April 17, 2026 – Ratification and Announcement of the successful applicant as the new Commissioner of Athletics • July 6, 2026 – Commence employment and transition between former and new commissioner EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY It will be the successful candidate's responsibility to provide the Section with employment eligibility. The NCS retains the right to reject all applications and/or to reissue the invitation to apply. The NCS retains the sole right to invite applicants for interviews and further discussion of qualifications. The NCS is an equal opportunity employer. Comments and Other InformationApplicants who desire additional information should contact Pat Cruickshank, Commissioner at (925) 263-2110 or pcruickshank@cifncs.org. • December 1, 2025 – Distribute job announcement • February 13, 2026 – Deadline for returning applications • March 2-6, 2026 – Paper screening • March 16-20, 2026 – Ad-Hoc Committee Interviews • March 23-27, 2026 – Executive Committee Interviews with finalists • April 17, 2026 – Ratification and Announcement of the successful applicant as the new Commissioner of Athletics • July 6, 2026 – Commence employment and transition between former and new commissioner EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY It will be the successful candidate's responsibility to provide the Section with employment eligibility. The NCS retains the right to reject all applications and/or to reissue the invitation to apply. The NCS retains the sole right to invite applicants for interviews and further discussion of qualifications. The NCS is an equal opportunity employer. Links Related To This Job FUHSD Applications CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY