Karl Buck
Denver
Summary
Experienced Athletic Administrator with 24 years in secondary education. Led academic programs and school-wide initiatives, fostering positive learning environments. Expertise in strategic planning, team collaboration, and communication drives enhanced student performance and teacher effectiveness.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal/Athletics & Activities Director
Boulder Valley & Cherry Creek School Districts
07.2019 - Current
- Led & managed the day-to-day operation of the Overland High School and Centaurus High School Athletics & Activities Departments.
- Directed hiring, supervision, and evaluation of head coaches, secretarial staff, and athletic training department to enhance program effectiveness.
- Ensured all coaches & players were compliant with NFHS, CHSAA, and CCSD/BVSD rules & regulations.
- Managed student academic eligibility processes
- Administered the district and school fundraising budgets.
- Coordinated safety & security plans, along with appropriate supervision, for all home events.
- Coordinated safety and security plans with supervision for all home events, ensuring a secure environment for participants and spectators.
- Created and maintained Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for all athletic programs to ensure preparedness and safety during events.
- Served as a primary point of contact for all facility requests & upgrades.
- Served as Tournament Director for 5A State Boys & Girls Tennis tournaments (2018-present).
- Conducted formal evaluations for non-probationary teachers in these departments.
- Served as administrator for the Business, Math, Performing Arts, and Physical Education departments.
Teacher/Head Boys & Girls Tennis Coach/Asst. Boys Basketball Coach
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Head Boys and Girls Tennis Coach - managed the day-to-day operation of the boys and girls tennis programs, including scheduling, budgeting, practice planning, skill and tactical instruction, fundraising, team-building, and digital communication.
- Served as primary point of contact for technological issues, facilitating timely resolutions and support for staff and students.
- Maintained the Mountain Range website and digital signage within the building.
- State Assessment Coordinator - administered state assessments at the building level for 9th & 10th grade (PARCC) and 11th grade (CMAS).
- Coordinated state assessment administration - administered state assessments at the building level for 9th & 10th grade (PARCC) and 11th grade (CMAS).
- Managed day-to-day operations of boys and girls tennis programs, overseeing scheduling, budgeting, practice planning, skill instruction, fundraising, team-building, and digital communication to enhance program effectiveness.
- Worked with administration to ensure technology needs of students and staff were met.
Math Teacher/Head Boys & Girls Tennis Coach/Asst. Boys Basketball Coach/Asst. Baseball Coach
Mapleton Public Schools
07.2000 - 06.2006
- Delivered curriculum designed for students preparing for the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) exam.
- Delivered instruction for Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry courses.
- Led math department initiatives to improve curriculum and instruction. - 2005-2006 - Skyview Senior High School.
- Managed daily operations of boys and girls tennis programs, including scheduling and budgeting.
- Assistant Boys Basketball Coach - collaborated with head coach to create practice plans, design in-season and off-season workouts, prepare scouting reports, and formulate game strategies.
- Collaborated with head coach on practice strategies and player development. - worked in concert with head coach to develop practice plans, in-season and off-season workouts, and pitching strategy.
- Provided pitching and catching instruction.
Education
Type D Principal Licensure Certificate -
Western State Colorado University
01-2017
Master's Degree - Coaching and Athletic Administration
Concordia University Irvine
01-2016
Master's Degree - Educational/Instructional Technology
Lesley University
01-2008
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Regis University
01-2000
Skills
- Program management
- Budget management
- Teacher evaluation
- Facilities operations
- Staff evaluation
- Compliance management
- Student involvement
- Student engagement
- Athletic facility management
- Relationship building
- Stakeholder engagement
Timeline
Assistant Principal/Athletics & Activities Director
Boulder Valley & Cherry Creek School Districts
07.2019 - Current
Teacher/Head Boys & Girls Tennis Coach/Asst. Boys Basketball Coach
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
07.2019 - 06.2022
Math Teacher/Head Boys & Girls Tennis Coach/Asst. Boys Basketball Coach/Asst. Baseball Coach
Mapleton Public Schools
07.2000 - 06.2006
Master's Degree - Coaching and Athletic Administration
Concordia University Irvine
Master's Degree - Educational/Instructional Technology
Lesley University
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Regis University
Type D Principal Licensure Certificate -
Western State Colorado University
Awards Certifications Committees
NIAAA Registered Athletic Administrator (RAA), NIAAA Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA), Colorado Principal License, CADA Board of Directors (Spring 2025 – Present), CHSAA Boys Lacrosse Advisory Committee (2021 – 2022), CHSAA Tennis Advisory Committee (2016 – 2019; 2022 – 2025), Front Range League Coach of the Year - 2007, 2009, 2010, 2014, Mountain Range High School - Senior Speaker Nominee - 2013, Mountain Range High School - Mustang of the Year Nominee - 2006-2007, Skyline League Coach of the Year - 2004, 2005