Marathon School District / Superintendent

Position Type :

School District / Cooperative / Standard Application

Date Posted : 1 / 13 / 2025

Location :

Marathon School District

Date Available : 07 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : 02 / 27 / 2025

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR VACANCY

School District of Marathon City, Marathon, WI

The School District of Marathon City is seeking a District Administrator beginning on July 1, 2025, with a base salary range expected to be $130,000 to $145,000 (based on experience); other benefits to be negotiated.

The village of Marathon is located in central Wisconsin, in Marathon County, with a population of approximately 1560. It is a small town located less than 15 minutes from Wausau, (population of 40,000). The Wausau metro area (Marathon County) has a population of approximately 135,000.

The School District of Marathon City serves students in grades 4K through 12 and the district consists of 104 square miles, and has a student enrollment of approximately 775 with an overall student-teacher ratio of about 12 to 1. The District has about 95 employees, with an operational budget of $14.3M. Education is provided in two buildings : Marathon High School, and Marathon Area Elementary School / Marathon Venture Academy.

The School District of Marathon City is a top-performing district both academically and athletically. At the high school level, we offer college & technical school classes, and consistently perform well on assessments like the ACT and State Report card. Overall, we provide a rigorous and supportive educational experience that prepares our students for success in college, the workplace, and beyond.

The district is proud of our public support with the passage of operational referendums in 2005, 2018 and 2024, and building facility referendums in 2005 and 2018. The district also has a net positive ratio of about 2 : 1 for open enrollment.

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UW-Stevens Point or UWSP), located 30 to 35 minutes from Marathon, is a public university in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Established in 1894, it is part of the University of Wisconsin System. UW-Stevens Point grants associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees, as well as doctoral degrees in audiology, educational sustainability, and physical therapy. In 2018, UW-Stevens Point merged with UW-Stevens Point at Wausau and UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield. The 406-acre main campus includes the 280-acre Schmeeckle Reserve on the north side of the Campus. There are 15 academic buildings, and 13 Residence Halls. UW-Stevens Point is organized into four colleges with more than 120 undergraduate programs in 48 majors and 78 minors and 17 graduate programs.

The Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) is a regional non-hub airport located in Mosinee, WI roughly 15 minutes from Marathon. The airport is owned by Marathon and Portage Counties and is governed by the Central Wisconsin Joint Airport Board. It is currently served by two airlines, Delta and American.

Visit the School District of Marathon City Website for more information : Marathon School District Website

PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR FRONTLINE APPLICATION :

• Cover letter

Stating specific and detailed interest in the Marathon District Administrator position

Tentative Search Timeline - All Application Materials Due By : February 27, 2025

Week of March 10, 2025

Week of March 17, 2025

Week of March 31, 2025

By Mid-April

July 1, 2025

Board first round interviews

Finalists Day in the District

Board conducts final interviews

District Administrator hiring approved / announced

District Administrator contract formally begins

For questions regarding the School District of Marathon City District Administrator search contact :

Mike Richie, HYA Vice President Email : mikerichie@hyasearch.com

Scott Winch, HYA Senior Associate Email : scottwinch@hyasearch.com

Link to the Marathon posting on the HYA Website :

Salary : $14