Athletic Director

POCA HIGH SCHOOL; Poca (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS' POCA HIGH SCHOOL in West Virginia is seeking an Athletic Director to oversee athletic programs for the 2026-27 school year. The role requires managing budgets, scheduling events, and coordinating transportation and officials.

The ideal candidate holds or qualifies for a WV Professional or Temporary Teaching Certificate and is a regular educator at the school; citizenship or work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Holds or qualifies for a West Virginia Professional or Temporary Teaching Certificate.
• An employed, regular professional educator at the school is preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a proposed budget for all athletic events, including equipment needs.
• Provide the principal/assistant principal with a copy of the proposed athletic budget.
• Submit requisitions for athletic equipment, film, and facility repairs.
• Schedule all athletic events and hire officials by contract.
• Arrange transportation for all athletic events.
• Provide eligibility forms for each sport.
• Ensure athletes have insurance forms and physicals on file.
• Prepare expense requisition forms before events.
• Arrange for athletic banquets or awards.
• Maintain inventory and storage of equipment and uniforms.
• Coordinate coaches' evaluations and meetings.
• Oversee concessions and half-time activities for events.
• Ensure proper records and forms are completed on time.

Skills

Budget planning

Scheduling events

Coaches coordination

Record keeping

Education

West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate

West Virginia Temporary Teaching Certificate

Job description

Athletic Director

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Job Details

Job ID: 5918865
Application Deadline: Sep 16, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Sep 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Derek Pauley, Title IX Coordinator, 77 Courthouse Drive, Winfield, WV 25213, [phone] ext 1109.

VACANCY BULLETIN

Positions: Extracurricular Assignment - Athletic Director

Location: Poca High School

Length of Employment: WVSSAC Designated Season for the 2026-27 sch yr

Salary Range: See Putnam County Schools Extra Duty Handbook

Qualifications: Holds or qualifies for a West Virginia Professional or Temporary Teaching Certificate. An employed, regular professional educator at the school is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare a proposed budget for all athletic events, including recommended equipment needs.
• Provide the principal/assistant principal with a copy of the proposed athletic budget.
• Submit to the principal/assistant principal all requisitions for athletic equipment, film for athletics, equipment and athletic facility repairs, etc.
• Schedule all athletic events, hire officials by contract, and prepare game contracts.
• Arrange transportation for all athletic events.
• Provide eligibility forms for each sport.
• Ensure that all students participating in athletics have an insurance form and results of a physical exam on file at the school.
• Prepare proper requisition forms for all expenses prior to an event (officials, game guarantees, meals, etc.)
• Prepare proper forms after an injury and when medical treatment has been administered.
• Arrange for athletic banquets and/or awards.
• Ensure that all equipment and uniforms have been inventoried and properly stored.
• Ensure that all athletic teams have proper first aid equipment during practice sessions and games.
• Provide the principal/assistant principal with information pertinent to the coaches’ evaluations.
• Maintain written records of all long distance telephone calls.
• Work with cheerleader sponsor(s) and cheerleaders in coordinating activities.
• Arrange half-time activities for football and basketball games and work with band directors of home and visiting schools regarding seating, time limits, etc.
• Arrange for a public address system, an announcer and a scoreboard operator, gateworkers, and security for sports that require such services.
• Handle all athletic fees that must be submitted to the office.
• Encourage coaches to join coaching organizations.
• Organize coaches’ meetings for the school.
• Supervise and coordinate concessions between seasons, sports as needed.
• Complete all necessary paperwork, training, duties, and monitoring according to designated timelines.

Effective Employment Date: 2026-27 School Year

Application Deadline: 4:00pm

Position Type: As Needed

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Athletic/Activities Director

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required