2026-2027 Director, Athletics and Activities (High School)

The School District of Lee County•Fort Myers, FL

10h•$66,632•Onsite

About The Position

This position oversees and provides leadership for all school athletic and extracurricular programs. The Director ensures compliance with district, FHSAA, and national requirements regarding participant eligibility, physicals, insurance, parent consent, and student grade reports. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, scheduling practices and events, coordinating transportation and facilities, managing budgets, overseeing equipment, coordinating fundraising, supervising events (including evenings and weekends), hiring and mentoring coaching staff, ensuring adherence to coaching standards, coordinating with booster clubs, promoting sportsmanship, and administering First Aid/CPR/AED as needed. The role also involves performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Three years of full-time experience in coaching, athletics program administration, teaching, or closely related experience.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
Valid Florida Department of Education (DOE) teaching certificate or an Athletic Coaching certificate.
Valid Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply the rules and regulations of the Florida High School Athletics Association (FHSAA).
Knowledge of budget management principles, practices, and procedures.
Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a collaborative and professional manner with district leadership, school staff, parent, students, and members of the community.
Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
Ability to analyze data and use data-driven decision making to implement effective programs.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor during stressful and highly visible situations.
Ability to motivate, lead, and challenge a diverse team and establish objectives and action plans to achieve District goals.
Ability to administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Education Sports Management, or Athletic Administration.
Experience with sports program administration in a public school district.
Valid Athletic Coaching certificate issued by the Florida Department of Education.
Current National Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association (NIAAA) certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee and provide leadership of all school athletic and extracurricular programs.
Ensure compliance with all district, FHSAA, and national requirements regarding eligibility of athletic and activity participants, physicals, insurance forms or insurance waiver, parent consent, and student grade reports.
Maintain accurate records for eligibility, physicals, and participation.
Create and maintain schedules for practices, games, competitions, and events.
Coordinate transportation, facility use, officials, and event supervision.
Develop and manage annual budgets for athletics and activities.
Oversee purchase, inventory, and maintenance of uniforms, equipment, and facility needs.
Coordinate fundraising efforts and seek sponsorships or grants when applicable.
Attend and supervise events as needed, including evenings and weekends.
Hire, mentor, and ensure compliance of all coaching staff and activity sponsors.
Ensure adherence of all coaching standards.
Coordinate all Activities/Athletic programs with booster clubs and other organizations, including sponsorship or financial agreements and concessions.
Promote positive sportsmanship and ethical conduct among coaching and activities staff and students.
Administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.