Director of Athletics and Physical Education

When directly reporting to the Executive Director of Learning and Teaching, the Director of Athletics and Physical Education will offer leadership and overall supervision for the district's athletic programs and athletic activities. The Director of Athletics and Physical Education will be responsible for curriculum and instruction in the physical education and health classes. The Director of Arts and Physical Education will supervise full time Athletic Directors.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree with coursework in leadership, curriculum and instruction, sports management, or health and/or physical education.
• Hold a valid and current Pennsylvania Principal or Supervisory Certificate.
• Experience as a building level administrator (principal, assistant principal, supervisor of curriculum & instruction) preferred.
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience.
• Knowledge of PIAA regulations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
• A valid and current operator's license for a motor vehicle and have access to an operable vehicle for traveling within and outside the district.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with schools to develop a comprehensive district-wide athletic program for consistent coordination and provides leadership support to schools to optimize their individual athletic programs.
• Oversees and assesses the performance of two high school Athletic Directors.
• Ensures inclusive athletic opportunities for all students and sets annual athletic program goals and objectives.
• Develops athletic policies in consultation with principals, athletic directors, coaches, and student athletes.
• Creates and annually updates a comprehensive district-wide athletic program policy and guidebook.
• Provides guidance to schools on Board policy and Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) rules.
• Participates in the evaluation and procurement of athletic equipment.
• Acts as a consultant for athletic construction projects within the district.