Athletic Program Director - Middle Schools

Syracusecityschools; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 109,905 - 134,328; Full time

Job summary

The Syracuse City School District seeks a Supervisor of Athletics for middle schools. In this role, the candidate will oversee daily operations, lead the athletic staff, and provide programmatic leadership in physical education.

Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with relevant New York State certificates. The starting salary for the 2026‑2027 school year is $122,117, with benefits according to the collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated success as a Physical Education Teacher (preferred).
• Experience as an athletic coach or administrator is required.
• Training or experience with Culturally Relevant Education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of athletics and physical education at all middle schools.
• Lead, recruit, and evaluate all athletic staff.
• Implement the annual athletic budget for middle schools.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Understanding of Culturally Relevant Education

Education

New York State School District Leader Certificate (SDL) or School District Administrator (SDA)

New York State Permanent or Professional Certificate in Physical Education

Job description

The Syracuse City School District seeks a Supervisor of Athletics for middle schools. In this role, the candidate will oversee daily operations, lead the athletic staff, and provide programmatic leadership in physical education.

Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with relevant New York State certificates. The starting salary for the 2026‑2027 school year is $122,117, with benefits according to the collective bargaining agreement.