.5 Activities Director (7-12) & .5 Teacher Assignment to be determined

Doniphan-Trumbull Public School is currently accepting applications for Activities Director for the 2025-2026 school year.  This is a half-time position to be paired with some or all of the following: College Education classes, technology support, or others to be determined.

Preference given to applicants with a desire to be Head Girls Basketball Coach.

Bachelor's degree required, in addition to all other required or assigned certification and training. Nebraska Teaching or Administrative and Supervisory Certificate, with a Special Services Certificate in coaching preferred.  First Aid and CPR training required (may be obtained on the job and must be kept current).  Coaching experience preferred. 

The Activities Director is the chief administrator of the school district’s interscholastic athletic program and serves in both a leadership and management role. The responsibilities of the Activities Director extend to all activities of the school program. The Activities Director may delegate performance of management duties. Such delegation does not relieve the Activities Director from ultimate responsibility or accountability.

1. Serve as the educational leader of the school district’s activities program and as a positive contributing member of the administrative team.
2. Administer, as chief administrator, the development and maintenance of a positive activities program designed to meet the needs of students and to carry out the policies of the Board of Education.
3. Provide a leadership structure to ensure rules and instructions to school employees and students are in compliance with Board policy and NSAA rules.
4. Be aware of, communicate and enforce activity code discipline rules and expectations.
5. Coach teams when necessary in the absence of assigned coaches.
6. Ensure that the mission and goals of the school district are adequately reflected in the school’s activities program and operations. 
7. Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with the activities program employees and volunteers.
8. Schedule and coordinate use of school athletic and activities facilities for practices, games and special events associated with the activities program.  Maintain a current facility use calendar that is available to the administrative and activities staff.
9. Coordinate all reasonable and necessary provisions for the opposing team and game officials prior to an event, including locker room access, towels, access to equipment, etc.
10. Recommend to the Superintendent any personnel changes that are in the best interests of the District.
11. Verify each student-athlete’s academic and physical eligibility, in accordance with NSAA rules and Board policies and directives.
12. Coordinate and serve as a professional liaison between the District and the media and the District and the community.
13. Serve as a role model to all students.
14. Serve as a positive member of the community in a way that does not negatively affect the District’s reputation or image in the community.
15. Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the District, including the education of students. 
16. Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and administration.
17. Adhere to all District policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.
18. Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.
19. Adhere to the code of ethics of the District and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE Rule 27).

Other

Screening of applicants will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.  

Doniphan-Trumbull offers a competitive salary and compensation package to include full family insurance.

Doniphan-Trumbull Public School’s mission is to serve every student with a quality learning environment in a safe and positive learning environment.  D-T is a rural school district in Central Nebraska recognized as an Excellent School from the recent AQuESTT Ratings for the 2024-2025 school year.  D-T has seen consistent growth over the past 4 years in enrollment.   D-T Elementary is and will continue to focus on the basic needs of students by providing solid Tier 1 Core Instruction in Literacy, Math, Writing, and Positive Behavior to ensure students make at least one year's growth.  This is done through high expectations, a clear focus on systematic and explicit instruction in a collaborative and supportive environment for staff and students.  The ideal candidate will build on this foundation and amplify the impact of our staff and the elementary.  

D-T Public School serves the communities of Doniphan and Trumbull.  Both towns are approximately 12 miles apart, and within 15 miles from the cities of Hastings and Grand Island, 60 miles from Lincoln, and 120 miles from Omaha..   D-T enjoys a strong tradition of academic and extracurricular excellence with strong parent and community involvement. Many of our students come from neighboring farms, or larger housing developments at Amick Acres, and a significant number have parents working in the neighboring tri-cities area.  

Application Procedures:

Screening of applicants will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.  Interested applicants should apply via the school website → www.dtcardinals.org → Careers and click on the Activities Director link and/or register to create an account.  A completed application includes a cover letter, resume, application, and credentials.  Questions should be directed to D-T Superintendent, Dr. Jeremy Braden, jbraden@dtcardinals.org or by calling the district office 402-845-2282.