PE / Athletic Director

South Carolina Independent School Association; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent school in Florence is seeking a full-time P.E. Teacher/Athletic Director. The role includes planning programs, teaching sports techniques, and maintaining athletic facilities. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and have experience working with children. Collaboration with parents and participation in school events are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Education or Exercise Science.
• Experience with teaching children is essential.
• Strong communication and ability to collaborate with parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan physical education program for student development.
• Teach athletic techniques and game strategies.
• Organize and referee sports events.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience teaching and working with children

Knowledge of physical education standards

Ability to fulfill physical aspects of the job

Sense of humor and compassion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or Exercise Science

Job description

School: All Saints' Episcopal Day School
Location: Florence, SC
Posted: 1 Oct 2025

All Saints’ Episcopal Day School, a 2K-6th grade, independent school in Florence, S.C. is seeking to hire a P.E. teacher/Athletic Director. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits.

The successful candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in the field of Education or Exercise Science
• Experience teaching and working with children
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of physical education standards and best practices
• Ability to fulfill all physical aspects of the job, including but not limited to, lifting children and heavy objects, bending and participating in outdoor activities, cleaning and maintaining equipment
• A sense of humor, compassion, and a desire and willingness to partner with parents and work positively, professionally, and collaboratively with colleagues

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans physical education program to promote the development of students’ physical attributes, social skills, and lifelong activity skills
• Teaches with an understanding of the growth and development of students from 2 years old to 6th grade
• Teaches and demonstrates appropriate athletic techniques
• Teaches game rules and strategy
• Explains, demonstrates, evaluates, and coaches individual and team sports, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and capabilities of students
• Organizes, leads, instructs, and referees indoor and outdoor games and sports
• Cultivates parent support via email, phone, calls, conferences, and report card comments
• Selects, orders, stores, and inventories equipment, materials, and supplies
• Responds readily to emergencies or injuries
• Participates in faculty and admissions/school events
• Attends grade level meetings for collaborative discussion
• Participates in professional development
• Creates sports event schedules and reserves venues/fields/courts as needed
• Monitors expenditures against budget; prepares budget data for review/approval by Head of School
• Maintains athletic facilities
• Attends athletic events
• Performs other duties as assigned

Please reply immediately to be considered for this position. To apply, send resume to: Evan Powell, Head of School: [e-mail]