NMS Athletic Director (Job # 3788)

Young World Physical Education

Owings Mills (MD)

On-site

USD 19,150 - 42,084

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Calvert County Public Schools in Prince Frederick, MD, seeks an NMS Athletic/Activities Director to lead the school’s athletic program. The role coordinates events, manages contracts, transportation, and facilities while ensuring safety and compliance with state and county rules.

The director reports to the School Principal, guides coaches and sponsors, and helps develop the athletic budget and policy. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this extra‑duty position.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Hold, or be eligible for, a Maryland State Teaching Certificate.
Have a minimum of 5 years of successful teaching working experience at the middle school level.
Have a minimum of 3 years of coaching experience is preferred.
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrate management, leadership and human relations skills.
Demonstrate ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions.

Responsibilities

Attend all meetings involving his/her school in the area of athletics or appoint a representative to act in his/her absence.
Attend all home games, contests, and meets, in which his/her school is involved, or appoint a representative to act in his/her absence.
File and have access to all contracts, correspondence pertaining to athletics, proof of age documentation and physical forms of each candidate.
Arrange and confirm officials for athletic contests.
Bi‑weekly, inspect the building, grounds, stands, athletic field, etc., to ensure that safety standards have been met.
Schedule all practice areas giving particular attention to activities occurring at the same time.
Assist the sponsors of the band, cheerleaders, and other faculty members in preparation for pre‑game and half‑time entertainment.
In cooperation with the Principal, assume the role of leader in the development of the school athletic program.
Be responsible for developing and implementing rules and regulations governing, receiving and visiting teams.
Arrange for all athletic transportation.
Supervise the arrangements for cleaning, repairing, and maintaining of uniforms.
Interpret the County and State Athletic Association rules and regulations.
Establish standardization and enforcement of minimal training rules in cooperation with the coaching staff and administration which includes Concussion Awareness.
Be responsible for initiating procedures for care and use of locker rooms and all physical facilities.
Be responsible for verifying academic eligibility of student participants.
Be responsible for the coordination and development of the school’s athletic budget.

Skills

5+ years teaching

3+ years coaching

Communication skills

Leadership

Decision making

Flexibility in hours

Knowledge of county/state rules

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Maryland State Teaching Certificate

Job description

NMS Athletic Director (Job # 3788)

Job ID: 5821684

Application Deadline: May 01, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

NOTICE OF VACANCY

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

July 8, 2026

POSITION: NMS Athletic/Activities Director (Job # 3778)

LOCATION: Northern Middle School

JOB SUMMARY: The Athletic Director is the executive officer for the Principal and the school’s resource person in the area of athletics. The Athletic Director attempts to foster an athletic program based on sound educational objectives. The Athletic Director shall enforce and adhere to the policies, and rules and regulations of the state, county Board of Education/school. The Principal must be informed at all times on all athletic issues affecting the school.

REPORTS TO: School Principal

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
Hold, or be eligible for, a Maryland State Teaching Certificate.
Have a minimum of 5 years of successful teaching working experience at the middle school level.
Have a minimum of 3 years of coaching experience is preferred.
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrate management, leadership and human relations skills.
Demonstrate ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions.
Demonstrate proven ability to carry an assignment to its completion.
Have thorough knowledge of county and state rules, policy and procedures as they relate to athletics and extra‑curricular activities.
Have ability to work flexible hours.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.
Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the duties and responsibilities listed below.

Essential Job Functions

Attend all meetings involving his/her school in the area of athletics or appoint a representative to act in his/her absence.
Attend all home games, contests, and meets, in which his/her school is involved, or appoint a representative to act in his/her absence.
File and have access to all contracts, correspondence pertaining to athletics, proof of age documentation and physical forms of each candidate.
Arrange and confirm officials for athletic contests.
Bi‑weekly, inspect the building, grounds, stands, athletic field, etc., to ensure that safety standards have been met. Record on appropriate form.
Schedule all practice areas giving particular attention to activities occurring at the same time.
Assist the sponsors of the band, cheerleaders, and other faculty members in preparation for pre‑game and half‑time entertainment.
In cooperation with the Principal, assume the role of leader in the development of the school athletic program.
Be responsible for developing and implementing rules and regulations governing, receiving and visiting teams.
Arrange for all athletic transportation.
Supervise the arrangements for cleaning, repairing, and maintaining of uniforms.
Interpret the County and State Athletic Association rules and regulations. If in doubt, consult with the Supervisor of Interscholastic Athletics for clarification.
Establish standardization and enforcement of minimal training rules in cooperation with the coaching staff and administration which includes Concussion Awareness.
Be responsible for initiating procedures for care and use of locker rooms and all physical facilities.
Be responsible for verifying academic eligibility of student participants.
Be responsible for the coordination and development of the school’s athletic budget.

Other Duties: Performs related work as required or assigned by the Principal. May only coach a team under emergency situations with the approval of the school principal.

Physical Demands: Position requires significant periods of standing, walking and lifting and is performed in a typical school environment.

Unusual Demands: None.

Terms of Employment: Extra‑Duty, Extra‑Pay (EDEP) Athletic Director Position.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

FLSA Status: Exempt.

Effective Date of Position: School Year 2026-2027, Club Sponsor, 8/25/2026-6/30/2027.

Application Procedure: Applicants, please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website – www.calvertnet.k12.md.us. This position remains open until it is filled. Interviews may begin as early as July 8, 2026. References must be directly related to work experience and must include immediate supervisor.

Background and Legal Requirements: State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I‑9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland – House Bill 486 – all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored or otherwise have direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs.

Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint.

Director of Student Services
Director of Human Resources, 443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

Anti‑sexual, Anti‑racial and Anti‑disability Harassment Statement

Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.

Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that they have been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.

Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to:

Ms. Sabrina Bergen
Director of Student Services
Calvert County Public Schools
1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Employees may report allegations of harassment to:

Mr. Zachary Seawell
Director of Human Resources
Calvert County Public Schools
1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation into any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.

Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

Position Type

Position Type: Extra Duty/Extra Pay

Salary: $1,716 to $3,771 Stipend

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