Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics

Position Type:
Administration/Director

Date Posted:
6/14/2024

Location:
District wide

Date Available:
November 2024

Closing Date:
07/26/2024VACANCY NOTICE
Posting Date - June 14, 2024

POSITION:

DIRECTOR OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS

DISTRICT WIDE

CREDENTIALS:

• Demonstrates unquestionable integrity and a firm belief in the worth and potential of all students and staff.
• Holds New York State Certification as School District Leader
• Has successful tenured experience in education.
• Demonstrates a collaborative leadership style and a firm commitment to facilitating high performing teams.
• Demonstrates high emotional intelligence and strength in building personal relationships.
• Possesses knowledge and skill in implementing evaluation procedures for instructional programs and personnel.

WORK YEAR:

12 Months

SALARY:

$93,000 - $125,000/year and/or commensurate with experience

STARTING DATE:

November 2024

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Apply on-line at: https://www.applitrack.com/westirondequoit/onlineapp/default.aspx

Consideration of a candidate's application requires a complete file including:

• Letter of Interest

• Resume

• Letters of Reference (3)

• Certification Copy or TEACH Verification

• College Transcripts (unofficial acceptable at this time)

APPLY BY:

July 26, 2024

West Irondequoit Central School District is in compliance with the U.S. Civil Service Rights Act of 1964 and the TITLE IX Educational Amendments of 1972, Part 86. The School District provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Any student, parent, employee or the general public that has an inquiry regarding the non-discrimination policy may direct the inquiry to:

Title IX Coordinator
West Irondequoit CSD
321 List Avenue
Rochester, New York 14617

Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics
Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

The Director of Health Physical Education and Athletics is a full-time, 12-month administrator who Provides for District-wide coordination and development of all programs of health, physical education and interscholastic sports including the development of short- and long-range plans.

IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

• Sets goals and objectives for the District's K-12 health & physical education programs, works with the Associate Superintendent of Instruction and building administrators to implement and administer these goals, and evaluates the results in accordance with District needs and expectations.
• Stimulates and encourages programming to effectively utilize the health and physical education staff to help all students learn.
• Conducts analyses of health, physical education, and athletic programs and suggests program adjustments based on analyses.
• Coordinates and facilitates the development of new programs, procedures, and activities to deliver health and physical education program more effectively in the District.
• Coordinates the development of the K-12 health and physical education curriculum.
• Prepares and maintains reports, records and statistics for the health, physical education, and interscholastic athletic program.
• Develops, implements, and monitors the Physical Education Plan required by the New York State Department of Education.
• Coordinates and administers federal and state laws, State Education Department Commissioner's Regulations, school policies, and other requirements that relate to the health, physical education, and athletic programs.
• Keeps abreast of changes and developments in education and uses this knowledge constructively in the operation of the health, physical education, and athletics program.
• Keeps the Superintendent and other leadership staff informed about the plans, programs and activities of the health, physical education, and athletic areas.

PERSONNEL

• Conducts faculty and staff observations and evaluations in accordance with District needs and expectations.
• Supervises the performance of all coaches and provides an annual evaluation for each.
• Ensures the proper certification(s) of all paid and volunteer coaches.
• Assists the appropriate principal with the recruitment and recommendation for appointment of all coaches.
• Chairs monthly meetings with all coaches.
• Designs and implements an annual program of staff development; notably with respect to first aid and student conduct.

MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE COMMUNITY

• Act as liaison with the Athletic Booster Clubs.
• Provides for the regular personnel coverage of interscholastic activities.
• Regularly attends public meetings and school sponsored activities.
• Maintains effective communication with local and educational and service organizations.
• Represents the District at league, section state and national meetings in interscholastic athletics.
• Schedule conferences with parents to help them better understand and assist with the educational, personal, and social adjustment of their children.
• Is responsible for interpreting the program of interscholastic sports. Provides for the dissemination of appropriate written information to students and the public including general handbooks and newsletter.

BUDGET

• Develops an annual budget for consideration by the appropriate principal and supervises expenditures to assure that they are consistent with funding.
• Prepares bids for athletic supplies and equipment.
• In conjunction with the general responsibility for coordinating the use of all District athletic facilities, this position is responsible for planning, organizing, administering, and coordinating the 7-12 interschool sports program for both boys and girls, including practice schedules, transportation arrangements, use of facilities, game schedules, supervision of athletic events, and the assignment of official (referees, umpires, etc.).
• Serves as consultant to the Superintendent and Business Office for financial needs of the program and equipment specifications.
• Prepares and coordinates a system of continuous inventory and inter-building uses of supplies and equipment.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

• Serves as a model of effective teaching for others.
• Pursues professional development through active participation in professional organizations, university-based study.
• and regular review of the research and literature pertaining to health, physical education, and athletics.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrates unquestionable integrity and a firm belief in the worth and potential of all students and staff.
• Holds New York State Certification as a School District Leader (SDL) or its equivalent.
• Has successful tenured experience in education.
• Demonstrates a collaborative leadership style and a firm commitment to facilitating high performing teams.
• Demonstrates high emotional intelligence and strength in building personal relationships.
• Possesses knowledge and skill in implementing evaluation procedures for instructional programs and personnel.

AUTHORITY

The Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics is directly responsible to the Superintendent of Schools