EAA - Athletic Director & Physical Education Teacher
About The Position
The Athletic Director/Physical Education Teacher should hold or be eligible for SDA teaching certification appropriate to the assignment and possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree in physical education, Kinesiology, Education, or a related field. The individual will provide quality physical education instruction for elementary and secondary students while developing and overseeing a Christ-centered athletic program that promotes physical fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, and healthy living in alignment with the school mission of educating the head, the hand, and the heart. The Athletic Director is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the school's athletic program, including scheduling games, supervising coaches, maintaining athletic equipment, organizing transportation and facilities, communicating with league officials and parents, and ensuring compliance with league, conference, and school policies. As a faculty member, the individual is expected to model Christian values and maintain a lifestyle consistent with Seventh-day Adventist beliefs while supporting the spiritual, academic, social, and physical development of students.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Education, or related field.
- SDA Teaching Credential or ability to obtain.
- Coaching experience.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty, coaches, officials, and community members.
- Ability to prepare schedules, correspondence, reports, and athletic communications.
- Ability to calculate grades, budgets, inventory, schedules, statistics, and athletic records.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment regarding student supervision, safety, scheduling, and athletic programming.
- Ability to resolve conflicts professionally while modeling Christian principles.
- Knowledge of physical education curriculum.
- Strong organizational and event-planning skills.
- Leadership and supervisory abilities.
- Computer and technology proficiency.
- Ability to coordinate multiple athletic programs simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work with culturally diverse populations.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Teach engaging and developmentally appropriate elementary and high school Physical Education classes using adopted curriculum and current instructional strategies.
- Promote lifelong health, physical fitness, wellness, teamwork, and sportsmanship through daily instruction.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the physical abilities and developmental needs of all students.
- Monitor and assess student learning and physical skill development using formal and informal assessments.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and positive learning environment during all physical education activities.
- Develop and enforce standards for student conduct, safety, and respectful interactions.
- Supervise students during PE classes and athletic events.
- Coordinate all school athletic programs, including elementary, middle school, and high school sports and classes.
- Recruit, supervise, support, and evaluate athletic coaches in collaboration with the principal.
- Schedule athletic contests, tournaments, transportation, officials, and events.
- Maintain communication with faculty, opposing schools, athletic leagues, conference personnel, officials, and parents.
- Develop athletic schedules and calendars for students, families, and staff.
- Maintain athletic equipment, uniforms, inventory, gymnasium, fields, and storage areas.
- Assist with budgeting for athletic programs and equipment.
- Ensure compliance with conference, CIF (if applicable), league, and school eligibility requirements.
- Coordinate student-athlete eligibility, physical examinations, and required athletic forms.
- Organize athletic awards, recognition programs, and end-of-season celebrations.
- Act as a student leadership sponsor or class advisor.
- Support school-wide events that promote school spirit and student engagement.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, coaches, and staff.
- Maintain accurate records related to athletic participation, equipment, injuries, and performance.
- Demonstrate a lifestyle consistent with Seventh-day Adventist Christian principles.
- Fulfill adjunct duties including supervision, committees, worship participation, and other responsibilities assigned by the principal.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
