Athletic Manager

Penn Wood High School; Lansdowne (Delaware County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The High School Athletic Manager at Penn Wood High School in Lansdowne, PA leads the interscholastic athletic program, promoting a safe, equitable, student-centered experience for student-athletes, coaches and families.

The role oversees schedules, facilities, transportation, equipment, eligibility processes, game-day operations, and compliance requirements while aligning athletics with the district's educational mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in high school athletics, athletic administration, coaching, event management, education, recreation, or related field.
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple athletic events, schedules, deadlines, and priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with adolescents, families, coaches, administrators, staff, officials, and community members.
• Knowledge of interscholastic athletics, student eligibility, sportsmanship, and school-based athletic operations.
• Proficiency with technology used for scheduling, communication, recordkeeping, and athletic administration.
• Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and other nontraditional hours

Responsibilities

• Coordinate athletic schedules, facilities, events, transportation, and equipment.
• Oversee eligibility processes and game-day operations.
• Ensure compliance with district policies and PDE/athletic guidelines.
• Collaborate with school and district leadership to align athletics with the educational mission.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Ability to work evenings/weekends

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Athletic Manager

William Penn School District Penn Wood High School - Lansdowne, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5893312
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Department: Athletics / Student Activities
Reports To: High School Principal and/or District Administrator
Location: High School
Classification: District-Determined
Work Year: District-Determined, with evening and weekend responsibilities
FLSA Status: District-Determined Based on Duties and Compensation

Position Summary

The High School Athletic Manager provides leadership, coordination, and operational oversight for the school's interscholastic athletic program. The Athletic Manager promotes a safe, equitable, student-centered athletic experience while supporting student-athletes, coaches, families, administrators, and the school community. The Athletic Manager is responsible for coordinating athletic schedules, facilities, events, transportation, equipment, eligibility processes, game-day operations, communication, and applicable compliance requirements. The position works collaboratively with school and District leadership to ensure that athletics supports the educational mission, values, and expectations of the school District.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate should possess:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Experience in high school athletics, athletic administration, coaching, event management, education, recreation, or a related field.
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple athletic events, schedules, deadlines, and priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with adolescents, families, coaches, administrators, staff, officials, and community members.
• Knowledge of interscholastic athletics, student eligibility, sportsmanship, and school-based athletic operations.
• Proficiency with technology used for scheduling, communication, recordkeeping, and athletic administration.
• Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and other nontraditional hours associated with interscholastic athletics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The Athletic Manager must demonstrate the ability to:

• Build positive relationships with students and adults.
• Exercise sound judgment during athletic events and emergencies.
• Resolve concerns professionally and collaboratively.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Organize multiple athletic programs simultaneously.
• Communicate expectations clearly and consistently.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Promote equity and access to athletic opportunities.
• Work collaboratively across school departments.
• Maintain a student-centered approach to athletic decision-making.

Required Clearances

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Record Check;
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance; and
• Federal Criminal History Record Information/FBI clearance.

Pennsylvania Certification Note

Based on current PDE staffing guidance, a locally titled Director of Athletics is identified as an example of a position that does not require Pennsylvania educator certification, provided the assignment does not include duties or functions reserved for a certificated professional educator.

Pay/Salary: WESPA Collective Agreement

Disclaimer

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills, or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time.

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity or task performed by every specific employee.

Position Type: Full-Time 12-month

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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