Athletic Director

$40,000 - $40,000/Yr

Shoreline Christian School - Shoreline, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Shoreline, WA

Educational Services

About the position

Shoreline Christian School, located north of Seattle, is seeking a full-time Athletic Director/K-8 PE teacher for the 2024-25 school year. This position offers a unique opportunity to help students develop physically and discover their unique talents. The Athletic Director will hold immediate oversight responsibilities for the athletic program in consultation with the Head of School. This role involves managing personnel, budget, scheduling, and programmatic functions in collaboration with other staff, all while receiving oversight from the Head of School. As a community with a shared statement of faith, an active, intentional, and embodied Christian faith is essential for this position. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check and all other state requirements for private schools. The primary working relationships will be with students, collaborating with the administrative team, and working with Athletic Directors from surrounding schools. The Athletic Director is responsible for overseeing and administering the SCS athletic program, ensuring compliance with school policies and WIAA regulations, and representing the school at league, district, and state athletic meetings. The Director will also be tasked with implementing and suggesting improvements to the school's athletic program, advising the Head of School on needed repairs and unsafe conditions of facilities, and maintaining records of student eligibility and participation in accordance with school, league, and WIAA guidelines. Additionally, the Athletic Director will work with school administration in staffing and evaluating coaches, facilitate communication between the school and home regarding athletic contests, and implement the school's conduct policy. Other duties may be assigned by the Head of School as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and administer the SCS athletic program.
• Know, observe, explain, and implement various school policies and WIAA regulations positively to parents and/or students.
• Represent the school at league, district, and state athletic meetings.
• Implement and suggest improvements to the school's athletic program.
• Advise the Head of School of needed repairs and unsafe conditions of facilities.
• Account for school athletic supplies and equipment and work with the school's bookkeeper in developing and overseeing the athletic budget and extracurricular coaching salaries.
• Maintain records of student eligibility and participation in accordance with school, league, and WIAA guidelines.
• Work with school administration in staffing and evaluating coaches and coaching positions.
• Facilitate communication between school and home regarding athletic contests and participation.
• Implement the school's conduct policy.
• Arrange for supervision of participants during practice and game activities.
• Hold and maintain a First Aid card.
• Provide appropriate game staff at home and away games/matches.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

Requirements

• Demonstrated Christian commitment and relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Active participation in a local church.
• Experience in managing athletic programs or similar roles.
• Knowledge of WIAA regulations and school policies regarding athletics.
• Ability to maintain records and manage budgets effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in teaching physical education at the K-8 level.
• Strong communication skills for facilitating communication between school and home.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting from $40,000 per year based on experience.
• Opportunity to work in a faith-based educational environment.
• Professional development opportunities.