NIAA executive director resigns

Timothy Jackson has resigned as NIAA executive director, the Nevada high schools governing body announced on Wednesday.

The move is effective Aug. 1 with Jackson saying in a statement that he is pursuing other opportunities.

“It has been an honor to serve Nevada’s member schools and student-athletes,” Jackson said. “I am proud of the strides we have made in professionalizing our operations, expanding opportunities for students, and strengthening our relationships with state leaders.”

The move comes at a crossroads for the organization, which was rocked in March by the decision of Clark County School District 5A and 4A classification members to become independent.

CCSD schools will play football games against one another — but still abide by NIAA bylaws — to avoid playing Bishop Gorman for the next two seasons. CCSD has 30 high schools that play football in the 5A and 4A classifications.

Jackson took over as executive director in 2024. He previously served as the director of athletics for CCSD and athletic director at Durango High School.

Jackson’s term included the expansion of a number of NIAA educational programs for schools and coaches. It also saw the sanctioning of boys and girls lacrosse and girls wrestling as a standalone sport.

The NIAA board said it will meet in the coming weeks to search for a successor and discuss the transition.