2026-27 Assistant Athletic Director & Physical Education Teacher

Wellington; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A leading independent school in Columbus, Ohio is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director & Physical Education Teacher to support PreK–12 athletic programs. The candidate will assist in managing athletic events, coordinate logistics, and teach physical education. Ideal applicants are collaborative leaders with a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in coaching or athletic administration. The position offers professional development and competitive compensation. Join a school committed to student success and community values.

Qualifications

• Collaborative, organized, and student-centered professional comfortable balancing leadership and teaching.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in coaching, physical education, or athletic administration.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Athletic Director in planning and supervising athletic events.
• Coordinate logistics for home and away contests.
• Deliver developmentally appropriate Physical Education curriculum.
• Monitor practices and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Management, Kinesiology, or related field

Valid Ohio teaching license in Physical Education (preferred)

Job description

Assistant Athletic Director & Physical Education Teacher

Job Title: Assistant Athletic Director & Physical Education Teacher

*Work hours willfrequentlybe flexed to support department needs. This includesa daily8-hour shift between 8am-9pm Monday through Friday as needed, in addition to some weekend hours.

The Assistant Athletic Director&Physical Education Teacher is a dual-role position that supports the Athletic Director in the daily operation, supervision, and advancement of the school’s PreK–12 athletic programs while also serving as a Physical Education teacher. This role plays a critical part in ensuring strong athletic operations, regulatory compliance, and a positive student-athlete experience, while delivering high-quality, developmentallyappropriate physicaleducation instruction that promotes lifelong wellness, movement, and character development.

This position requires a collaborative, organized, and student-centered professional who is comfortable balancing leadership, operational support, and teaching responsibilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists the Athletic Director in planning, scheduling, and supervising athletic events and practices across grades PreK–12
• Coordinates transportation, officials, facilities, and game-daylogisticsfor home and away contests
• Assistswith compliance of athletic league, conference, and state athletic association regulations
• Serves as a liaison between coaches, students, families, faculty, and administration
• Supports the athletic director with hiring, onboarding, training, and evaluation of coaches
• Assistswith budgeting,purchasing, and inventory of athletic equipment and uniforms
• Oversees maintenance and organization of athletic facilities and storage areas
• Promotes sportsmanship, leadership, accountability, and character development
• Monitors practices and contests
• Supports social media, communication, and promotion of athletic events
• Assistswithspecial eventssuch as tournaments, awards banquets, youth camps, andcommunity events
• Assistswith the administrative and operational duties for youth sports programming
• Designs and delivers developmentallyappropriate PhysicalEducation curriculum
• Teaches foundational movement skills, fitness concepts, and team/individual sports
• Creates an inclusive learning environment emphasizing effort, confidence, and growth
• Differentiates instruction to meet diverse abilities and developmental stages
• Maintains a safe and organized PE environment
• Collaborates with faculty on school-wide wellness and character initiatives
• Tracks student progress and communicates with families as appropriate
• Assistswith coaching and extracurricular athletics as assigned
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Understanding of PreK–12 athletic programming and physical development
• Effective classroom and behavior management skills
• Collaborative, flexible, and solution-oriented mindset
• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Management, Kinesiology, or related field
• Valid Ohio teaching license in Physical Educationpreferred
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in coaching,physical education, or athletic administration
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification
• Coaching experiencerequired
• Ability to stand, walk, run, and supervise activities for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to emergencies andensure student safety at all times

About Wellington

The Wellington School, a PreK-12 independent school in Columbus, Ohio, is dedicated to delivering a comprehensive education where foundational skills are developed, and learning is applied through innovative, experiential approaches. At Wellington, every member of our community plays a critical role in upholding our values as we help students find their purpose and realize their potential for tomorrow’s world. Wellington is committed to providing its faculty and staff with professional development opportunities, competitive compensation/benefits package, and a supportive work environment. Diversity and belonging are central to our work, and we invite you to explore our website to learn more about our unique approach to teaching and learning.

Wellington's Core Values

• Be Curious
• Be Yourself
• Be Ambitious
• Be Responsible

How to Apply

We welcome all candidates to apply here by February 6, 2026.

All candidates should include:

• Resume

The Wellington School encourages and welcomes applications from students, faculty, and staff without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, age, or other protected class. It does not unlawfully discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, financial aid programs, or school-administered extracurricular programs.