Athletic Director / PE Teacher

VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL; Orchard Avenue (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Christian School seeks an Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher to provide visionary leadership to K–12 athletic programs. This role emphasizes spiritual growth, integrity, and competitive excellence, ensuring alignment with ACSI and WIAA standards. Candidates should be spirit-led followers of Christ committed to education grounded in biblical principles.

Benefits

Tuition waiver (90%) for qualifying children

Full medical health insurance premium paid for employee

401K matching up to 3% after 1 year

8 Sick Days and 3 additional Personal Days

Qualifications

• ACSI AD Certification preferred or willingness to acquire.
• Experience as AD or assistant preferred.
• Spiritually mature Christ follower with commitment to Christian education.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop K–12 athletic programs and physical education instruction.
• Manage student-athlete documentation and ensure compliance.
• Facilitate community engagement and foster partnerships.

Skills

Organizational skills

Administrative abilities

Communication abilities

Computer/media literacy

Education

ACSI Athletic Director Certification

WA State Teaching Certificate

Job description

Athletic Director & Physical Education Teacher Job Posting

Location: Spokane Valley, WA
Contract: Full-Time (August–June)
Reports to: VCS Administrator; Elementary & Secondary Principals

Benefits Include:

• Tuition waiver (90%) for qualifying children
• Full medical health insurance premium paid for the employee only
• 401K matching up to 3% after 1 year
• 8 Sick Days and 3 additional Personal Days (for Full Time)

Pay Information:

• Athletic Director Position pays $24-27 per hour. This is an estimated range of $41,256 to $46,413, depending on experience for 2025–26.
• ACSI AD Certification stipend (Standard: 4%, Lifetime: 8%)

Working Days & Hours:

• 4-day student week with teacher contracts totaling 172 days/Admin 191 days
• Typical teacher & Admin hours: 7:15am–4:15pm, Monday–Thursday; approximately half of Fridays required for parent teacher conferences, In-service trainings, events, or other workdays
• AD required hours at Home Games and Track Meets (some away games)

Position Summary:
Valley Christian Athletics exists to cultivate Christ-like character and competitive excellence within a thriving Christian community. Situated on our 24-acre campus—complete with multiple gyms, a full track and field, and baseball diamonds—facilities that are uncommon among Christian schools and represent a strong foundation for a vibrant, growing athletic program.

Reporting to the VCS Administrator and working in collaboration with the Elementary and Secondary Principals, the Athletic Director & Physical Education Teacher provides visionary leadership for the K–12 athletic program and delivers high-quality physical education instruction. This role plays a vital part in nurturing spiritual growth, promoting athletic achievement, and ensuring operational excellence in alignment with ACSI, NWAC, and WIAA standards. The ideal candidate will foster a culture of integrity, teamwork, and community engagement throughout all levels of the athletic and PE programs.

Your duties will involve not only the responsibilities ordinarily incumbent with your position at VCS but also those responsibilities related to the special spiritual ministry to which you are called, the training of the child in biblical Christian faith and practice. Employees play a vital role in carrying out the religious mission of instructing the next generation in the faith. In a very real sense, therefore, it is the expectation that you will strive at all times to understand, appreciate, and love the students entrusted to you for their fullest intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual development. As a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, you will faithfully attend the regular services of your church as an example of the believer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Vision
• Model Christ-like character, integrity, and servant leadership in all interactions.
• Develop and communicate a shared vision for athletics that aligns with VCS’s mission and Biblical worldview.
• Meet regularly with the Administrator and Principals to set department-wide goals and evaluate progress.
• Program Planning & Development
• Plan yearly sport offerings (Fall, Winter, Spring) for Elementary (K–6) and Secondary (7–12).
• Establish short- and long-term objectives in consultation with coaches and Administration.
• Develop and maintain an Athletics Handbook, detailing policies, procedures, and Christian conduct standards.
• Organize and facilitate high school summer league basketball participation and summer sports camps for elementary/secondary students with the help of coaches.
• Staffing & Supervision
• Identify, recruit, hire, orient, and evaluate head and assistant coaches—ensuring all contracts are executed.
• Provide ongoing training, mentorship, and performance feedback to coaches.
• Supervise coaches’ pre-season and post-season program reviews; facilitate monthly staff meetings.
• Administration & Compliance
• Manage all student-athlete documentation—physical exams, concussion and cardiac forms, code of conduct, emergency contacts—prior to participation.
• Compile and submit WIAA eligibility reports, hardship requests, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of league rules.
• Maintain accurate rosters in FACTS for billing and communications; oversee athletic fee reconciliation.
• Maintain student academic eligibility through consistent monitoring and communication with students, parents, and coaches.
• Facilities & Event Management
• Coordinate scheduling and setup/cleanup of practices, games, award ceremonies, and camps in all VCS facilities.
• Place all events on the master calendar, the school website, TeamSnap, and Panther Tales.
• Oversee Booster/concessions, ticketing procedures, security, and volunteer staffing at home events.
• Financial & Business Operations
• Prepare the annual Athletic Department budget with the Administrator and Business Manager.
• Work alongside the Development Director to procure and manage corporate sponsorships, advertising, fundraising activities, and booster-club partnerships.
• Oversee inventory, maintenance, and purchasing of uniforms, equipment, and supplies.
• Communication & Public Relations
• Ensure timely and clear communication with students, families, staff, and opponents via email, website, and social media platforms for K-12 athletic programs at VCS.
• Serve as VCS representative at league (WIAA, Bi-County) meetings and community partner events.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop seasonal promotional materials and social media content highlighting student-athletes’ achievements.
• Teaching & Student Development
• Teach 1–2 Physical Education classes per semester (class sizes under 30); develop lesson plans, assess student progress, and maintain grading/attendance.
• Mentor students, modeling and reinforcing spiritual, social, and physical development.
• Facilitate the partnership between the home and school for student extracurricular development.
• Community Engagement & Outreach
• Actively survey, recruit, and retain student-athletes across all grade levels.
• Cultivate partnerships with local churches, businesses, and alumni to enhance program visibility and resources.

Qualifications:

• Certification: ACSI Athletic Director (Temporary, Standard, or Professional) or willingness to acquire; WA State Teaching Certificate preferred if also teaching.
• Experience: Proven AD experience (or assistant), plus background in PE, scheduling, and facilities management. Preferred: experience with enrichment programs (e.g., camps or clinics).
• Skills: Exceptional organizational, administrative, and communication abilities; computer/media literacy (TeamSnap, MaxPreps, WIAA portals).
• Character: Spiritually mature Christ follower, active in a local church, and committed to the philosophy of Christian education at VCS.

Application Process

Please submit the following to VCS Administrator Derick Tabish ([e-mail]):

• Letter of interest (including Christian testimony)
• Summary of qualifications and reasons for seeking this role
• Current resume

Upon initial review, qualified candidates will be invited to complete a formal application and participate in interviews. Materials may also be dropped off at:
Valley Christian School
10212 E. 9th Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206

*The position is open as long as it is posted.