Short-Term Substitute Athletic Director

Palmyra Area School District; Palmyra (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmyra Area School District is seeking a short-term substitute for our Athletic Director to support the athletic department from approximately October 19, 2026 through January 6, 2026. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of school athletics and experience with middle and high school students.

Candidates should have excellent communication, conflict negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional educator experience.
• Experience as Athletic Director is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day leadership and supervision of the school's athletic programs during the athletic director's absence.
• Communicate effectively with coaches, student-athletes, families, administrators, teachers and visiting schools.
• Oversees the care, maintenance, storage and replacement of athletic equipment and supplies.
• Address scheduling conflicts, facility issues, weather-related concerns, and other operational matters.
• Work with athletic office staff to ensure events are properly staffed, supervised and conducted safely.
• Promote positive sportsmanship, equity and character development in all programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict negotiations

Collaboration

Education

Principal certification

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Palmyra Area School District

This is a short-term substitute need from approximately October 19, 2026 through January 6, 2026.

Job Overview: The Palmyra Area School District is seeking a short-term substitute for our Athletic Director for the Palmyra Area School District athletic department. Applicants should have a strong knowledge of school athletics, have experience working with middle school and high school students, possess strong communication and conflict negotiations skills, and display an ability to work in a collaborative manner. This is a great opportunity for an applicant with a principal certification to gain some experience!

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include general support and leadership for the athletic department, student athletes and staff. During this short-term assignment, here are some of the tasks that will need to be completed:

• Day-to-day leadership and supervision of the school's athletic programs during the athletic director's absence.
• Communicate effectively with coaches, student-athletes, families, administrators, teachers and visiting schools.
• Oversees the care, maintenance, storage and replacement of athletic equipment and supplies
• Address any scheduling conflicts, facility issues, weather-related concerns, and other operational matters.
• Work in coordination with athletic office assistant ensuring events are properly staffed, supervised and conducted in a safe manner.
• Monitor building safety during evening including no propping or wedging of doors.
• Collaborates with athletic trainers, coaches, and families to ensure student-athletes meet required medical, insurance, and participation requirements.
• Promotes positive sportsmanship, equity and character development throughout all athletic programs.
• Input game results to District III power rankings for basketball and wrestling.
• Responsible for any HOME fall post-season playoffs and winter events.
• Familiarize yourself with our scheduling software Arbiter Sports which also includes paying game officials.
• Responsible for issuing and collecting all cash boxes.
• Normal working hours are based on athletic events schedule.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of five (5) years successful experience as a professional educator.
• Previous experience as an Athletic Director is a plus!

Questions? Contact HR.

Mrs. Angela Hepner, Director of Human Resources
Palmyra Area School District, District Office
1125 Park Drive, Palmyra, PA 17078
[e-mail] (preferred)
[phone], Option 9

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