SOMN0346562-0061
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2025-05-30T00:00:00
The Somers Central School District is anticipating an opening for a Director of Physical Education, Health and Athletics for the 2025-2026 School Year. Please see job description below:Position Title Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics Certifications School District Administrator (SDA) or School District Leader (SDL); Physical Education (K–12) Reports to Superintendent of Schools Position Summary? The SCSD Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics is responsible for the development, coordination, and maintenance of high-quality physical and health education as well as interscholastic and intramural athletic programs that align with the district’s mission and goals. Key responsibilities include designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating all program components; supervising and evaluating both certified and non-certified staff; developing and managing program budgets; ensuring equal access for all students; and leading ongoing staff and curriculum development efforts. Minimum Qualifications Possession of appropriate New York State certifications Five years of experience teaching Physical Education and/or Health Experience as an athletic coach Experience as a public-school administrator (preferred) Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities?? The Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics must have a strong background in public school athletics and demonstrate proven leadership, excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), and the ability to work collaboratively with various individuals and groups. Experience with curriculum development and effective budget management is also required. Duties and Responsibilities Program Oversight & Coordination Coordinate, supervise, and evaluate all secondary interscholastic athletic activities, including intramural and co-curricular programs. Supervise district-wide physical education and health programs, including hiring, budgeting, staff development, curriculum writing, and responding to parent inquiries. Provide oversight and coordination of school health services and nursing staff to ensure compliance with district policies, state regulations, and best practices in student health and safety. Assume primary responsibility for the organization, staffing, and scheduling of all co-curricular and interscholastic athletic events, including fields and gyms, while considering academic schedules and other programming. Maintain permanent records for each sport, including win/loss records, notable achievements, varsity letters, honors, and athletic scholarships. Maintain up-to-date files on all athletes, including medical examinations, insurance information, and parental consent forms. Oversee the operation of the athletic program within the approved district budget. Prepare or oversee the timely completion of all required reports, records, lists, and other administrative documentation related to the athletic program. Coordinate the annual review and update of the athletic policies and staff handbook. Staff Supervision & Development Oversee the curriculum coordinators for physical and health education. Observe and supervise all coaches during practices, scrimmages, meets, matches, games, and in related settings such as locker rooms and team transportation. Collaborate with building principals and local athletic organizations regarding the use of district athletic facilities. Foster positive school and community relations by keeping the Superintendent’s Office, administration, and public informed of athletic events through schedules, announcements, and media reporting. Attend and serve as the district liaison at athletic booster club and Section 1 meetings. Coordinate ongoing staff development and curriculum updates in alignment with the New York State standards for Physical and Health Education. Facilities & Safety Management Collaborate with the Buildings and Grounds Department to maintain and repair athletic fields and gymnasiums and make recommendations for facility improvements. Arrange for a school health professional or designated medical professional to be present at all home football games and other sporting events where medical services are necessary. Arrange for security, supervision, and employment of officials for all home interscholastic games, scrimmages, and school-sponsored activities, as needed. Student Support & Compliance Address individual student concerns related to athletics, including discipline, suspension, exclusion, or removal from participation, in collaboration with academic, guidance, or administrative staff as appropriate. Assist in implementing and verifying physical and academic eligibility requirements for all student-athletes, including obtaining parental permission. Enforce all Board policies, administrative directives, league rules, and state regulations related to physical education and athletics, including eligibility requirements such as age and academic standing in accordance with the Athletic Program Handbook and the Code of Conduct. Logistics & Operations Coordinate transportation for athletic teams in collaboration with the district’s Transportation Supervisor, including lodging and meals when necessary. Oversee the cleaning, storage, maintenance, and inventory of all athletic equipment. Additional Responsibilities Adhere to the SCSD Hiring for Excellence Guidelines. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Superintendent or their designee, consistent with the scope of employment and certification. As global-minded leaders, our goal is to expand our knowledge through a diverse faculty that intentionally deepens its cultural perspectives, reflects our local and global communities and adds a critical lens into the challenges and successes of teaching and learning.To that end, we understand how important it is to recruit education professionals from all backgrounds in order to find the best candidate for each vacancy.
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