Director of Athletics Grades 9-12

New Jersey School Boards Association; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Morris School District seeks an Administration/Director at Morristown High School to oversee interscholastic athletics. Requires NJ Principal or Supervisor certification, plus experience as a teacher and coach.

Responsibilities include event scheduling, staff assignment, budget administration, and district representation at meetings. Salary range is competitive and comprehensive benefits accompany the role; residency requirements and district policies apply.

Qualifications

• Must hold New Jersey Principal or Supervisor certification.
• Experience as a classroom teacher and athletic coach.

Responsibilities

• Organize and schedule all NJSIAA interscholastic sporting events for the high school.
• Assign officials, trainers, physicians, site managers and staff for home games and supervise athletic teams.
• Arrange transportation for athletic contest participants.
• Implement the athletic code of conduct at the high school.
• Verify athletes' eligibility per physical and academic rules.
• Prepare and administer the athletic program budget with the principal.
• Order program supplies and equipment; organize seasonal coaches meetings.
• Support visiting teams with field facilities and security; manage funds for teams.
• Schedule facility usage and maintain inventory of athletic supplies.
• Represent the Morris School District at conference, county, and state meetings.

Skills

Classroom teaching experience

Athletic coaching experience

Education

New Jersey Principal or Supervisor certification

Job description

Position Type:Administration/Director

Location: Morristown High School

Date Available:TBD

Closing Date:Until Filled

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid New Jersey Principal or Supervisor certification.
• Experience as both a classroom teacher and athletic coach.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assumes responsibility for the organization and scheduling of all NJSIAA interscholastic sporting events for the High School.
• Assigns officials, trainers, physicians, site managers and auxiliary personnel as required, and assumes responsibility for the proper supervision of home games for the High School athletic teams.
• Arranges transportation for athletic contest participants from the High School.
• Implements the code of conduct for athletics at the High School.
• Verifies each athlete's eligibility according to established physical and academic requirements of eligibility for participation in each sport for the High School.
• Prepares and administers the athletic program budget in cooperation with the High School Principal.
• Requisitions program supplies and equipment for the High School.
• Organizes and runs seasonal coaches meetings.
• Provides for the needs of visiting teams relative to field assistance, changing facilities and security at the High School.
• Assumes responsibility for proper handling of funds for the High School athletic teams.
• Makes arrangements for and schedules use of playing fields and facilities for the High School athletic teams.
• Fosters good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the High School athletic program.
• Represents the Morris School District at all conference, county and state meetings and other sport specific Athletic Directors meetings.
• Manages, schedules and evaluates the High School Athletic Trainer/Equipment Manager.Oversees the inventory of athletic supplies and equipment for the High School.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Morristown High School Principal and/or the Superintendent.

Position requires New Jersey Principal or Supervisor Certification.

The Morris School District offers a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer/AA.

Salary: $150k - $185k
Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for medical, prescription, and dental benefits. Sick, personal and bereavement day allotments are included.

Effective September 1, 2011,The New Jersey First Act implemented May 17, 2011, requires all employees of a school district to reside in the state of New Jersey. Employees of the school district hired after the effective date who do not reside in the State of New Jersey at the time of hire have one year from the effective date of employment to relocate their primary residence to New Jersey. Employees of the school district hired prior to the September 1, 2011 effective date of this Act are grandfathered and are not required to relocate to New Jersey.