Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics

The Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics is the chief supervisor for physical education, health and athletics and is directly responsible for providing the leadership and direction for physical education and athletics including, but not limited to, the intramural and the inter-scholastic programs.

Responsibilities:

• Determine, coordinate and implement physical education programs at Grades K-12.
• Assist in coordinating interdepartmental programs by planning and implementing with approval of the Assistant Superintendent.
• Supervise the professional staff responsible for the implementation of physical education, health and athletics.
• Coordinate the development and review of curriculum guides, maintain a file on curriculum materials, films, speakers, and programs and coordinate their usage.
• Recommend to the Assistant Superintendent the assignment of the physical education staff and health teachers.
• Provide leadership in planning and projecting needs for all athletic programs including, but not limited to, interscholastic, intramural activities and summer camps.
• Assess these programs on an on-going basis to determine whether they best meet the needs of students and community.
• Recommend, for inclusion or exclusion, athletic activities based on student needs, interest, and finances in the district.
• Direct all activities, including scheduling and budget of athletic programs, with assistance of Athletic Managers and other appropriate staff members.
• Recommend under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent to Personnel Department the selection and assignment of physical education staff members, coaches, and other related personnel.

Qualifications:

• New York State Certification in Physical Education and Certification as School District Administrator or School District Leader.
• Master's Degree in Physical Education.
• Five (5) years of successful teaching experience in Physical Education.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.