Athletic Director - Anticipated Vacancy

MADISON-PLAINS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; London (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a dedicated Athletic Director for grades 7-12. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and inspire student-athletes while fostering a culture of excellence in athletics. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary qualifications and experience to manage the athletic program, ensuring compliance with all guidelines and promoting sportsmanship. You will engage with the community, advocate for student-athletes, and celebrate their achievements. If you are passionate about athletics and education, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Licensed or qualified in Ohio to serve as an athletic director.
• Commitment to excellence in all facets of work.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the athletic department effectively.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Event Management

Ethics and Integrity

Coaching Experience

Conflict Resolution

Community Engagement

Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Administration

Master's Degree in Athletic Administration

Valid Ohio Teacher Licensure

Job description

• Position Type:
  Administration/ Athletic Director
  
  

Position Type:
Administration/ Athletic Director

Date Posted:
5/7/2025

Location:
Madison-Plains HS/JH (7-12)

Date Available:
07/01/2025

District:
Madison-Plains Local School District

Posting: Athletic Director, Grades 7-12, for the 2025 – ’26 school year.

Description: The Madison-Plains Local School District (MPLSD) desires to employ an individual licensed or qualified in the state of Ohio to serve as an athletic director. The individual needs to have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in all facets of his/her work in the past and a willingness to maintain that distinction in the future. Located in Madison County, the Madison-Plains Local School District is approximately 45 minutes southwest of Columbus, Ohio, a short drive off of Interstate 71.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current documentation of clear criminal history via FBI/BCI background check
• Valid Pupil Activity Supervisor Permit (PASP)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an Ohio public school district athletic director or assistant athletic director
• National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) Certification
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in athletic administration
• Previous varsity coaching experience
• Valid Ohio teacher licensure
• First aid, CPR, AED certified
• Appropriate administrative licensure in the state of Ohio
• Demonstrated ethics and integrity in the administration of the athletic department
• Demonstrated sound fiscal management of all athletic department event and activity revenues
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive in anticipating and resolving issues and concerns
• Demonstrated ability to seek win-win solutions and/or successfully mediate issues and concerns
• Demonstrated ability to build appropriate, professional, positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• Demonstrated belief that athletics are a vehicle to assist in preparing student-athletes for life
• Demonstrated advocacy for academic achievement and progress of students
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive sportsmanship, ethics, and integrity
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire student athletes through positive reinforcement, energy, and enthusiasm
• Demonstrated ability to comply with all OHSAA and MPLSD guidelines
• Demonstrated successful event management abilities
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with all building-level administrators, teachers, coaches, parents, and student-athletes, both in written and spoken communication
• Be community and civic minded
• Build positive relationships with parents, booster groups, and other constituencies
• Advocate for post season awards and post-graduation opportunities for our student athletes
• Build the athletic program through cooperation and communication with community programs and coordination with the junior high program
• Build positive relationships with opposing schools
• Demonstrated ability to use data to make decisions
• Demonstrated ability to promote rigor and support students in attaining standards
• Demonstrated ability to promote and celebrate the successes of District teams, student-athletes, and the athletic department in various media platforms (i.e., print, on-line, etc.)
• Other skills and abilities that can help Madison-Plains Local Schools on its journey toward excellence

Attachment(s):

• 2025 05 07 MP Athletic Director Anticipated Vacancy Posting.pdf

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