Athletic Director/Health & PE Teacher

Tyrrell County Schools - Columbia, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbia, NC

Educational Services

About the position

The Athletic Director/Health & PE Teacher position at Tyrrell County Schools involves a dual role that encompasses both administrative and teaching responsibilities. As the Athletic Director, the individual will coordinate all athletic schedules, supervise gatekeepers and workers for contests, and ensure that all playing arenas are prepared and available for use. This role requires collaboration with the principal and other stakeholders to verify athlete eligibility, arrange for game officials, and manage the logistics of athletic events, including transportation and budget planning. The Athletic Director will also serve as a public relations liaison for media requests and coordinate various athletic functions such as booster club meetings and athletic banquets. Additionally, the position involves overseeing the purchase and maintenance of athletic equipment and ensuring compliance with relevant rules and regulations. In the capacity of a Health & PE Teacher, the individual will create a classroom environment that promotes physical fitness and healthy living. Responsibilities include motivating students, developing their physical skills, and teaching various aspects of health education and physical activities. The teacher will work collaboratively with other educators to implement a balanced physical education program and maintain professional competence through ongoing development. Participation in school and community events is also expected, fostering a connection between the school and its stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all schedules with the principal and commissioner of the conference.
• Assign and supervise all gatekeepers and workers for all athletic contests.
• Examine all playing arenas to see if they are available and ready for play.
• Obtain playing arena when there is a need for practice or to use as game site.
• Confirm the availability of sports equipment which is needed for the game.
• Arrange for payment of all game officials.
• Arrange for all the change that is needed for all gatekeepers.
• Coordinate all tournaments and post-season games with the principal.
• Coordinate with the principal the welfare of all athletes.
• Verify the eligibility of all athletes.
• Suggest the monetary allowance for athletes and coaches when playing a contest that requires over-night lodging and food.
• Schedule physical examinations for all athletes.
• Work with coaches and the principal to ensure the eligibility of each athlete is certified prior to participation.
• Work with the principal and the school SRO in securing law enforcement officers to provide security for athletic contests.
• Coordinate all athletic functions such as booster club meetings, athletic banquets and other athletic meetings.
• Coordinate the attendance of coaches at coaches' clinics and workshops.
• Serve as public relations liaison for all routine news media requests related to athletics.
• Coordinate with the principal any postponement of contests because of weather or other factors.
• Work with coaches in solving morale problems.
• Serve as a booster of the schools athletic program.
• Offer constructive criticism to fellow coaches.
• Coordinate the purchase, reconditioning and storage of athletic equipment.
• Coordinate the preparation for all home contests and events; supervises or directs cleanup after contests.
• Coordinate transportation for all athletic events requiring travel using procedures established by the Tyrrell County Schools Transportation Dept.
• Provides assistance in planning a budget.
• Serve as director of special events and promotions for athletic department.
• Schedule and conduct pre-season meetings for all sports as required by the NCHSAA.
• Submit athletic eligibility summary and pre-season meeting certification to the NCHSAA as required at the beginning of the season.
• Ensure all coaches are aware of TCS, NCHSAA, and NFHS rules applicable to their sport and the expectations of coaches.
• Ensure compliance with all TCS, NCHSAA, and NFHS rules.
• Work with the principal to develop a supplement plan for paying coaches.
• Submit work orders for necessary facility repairs or routine maintenance.
• Provide booking agents with a complete schedule prior to the season.
• Work with the principal in finding new coaches as openings occur.
• Perform other related duties as needed.
• Create a classroom environment that fosters, promotes and develops an understanding of the relationship of healthy body function and exercise.
• Motivate each student to cultivate physical fitness, and appropriate social and emotional adjustment.
• Discover and develop talents of students in physical achievement.
• Develop strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each student's ability.
• Teach knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms and dance, and individual, dual or team sports, utilizing curriculum designated by NC Teaching Standards and other appropriate learning activities.
• Work cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning and implementing a balanced physical education program.
• Maintain professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
• Participate in various student and parent activities which occur in school including Parent Night, Open Houses, community events, student clubs and after-school activities.

Requirements

• Must possess the skills and knowledge of conducting an athletic program for a school district environment.
• Health and PE teacher must be licensed, or can become licensed, according to the NC Teaching licensure requirements.