Athletic Director

Join our team as an Athletic Director! 

Home to more than 1600 students, the Pelham School District is comprised of three schools serving Pre-K through 12^th grade students. In Pelham we provide a supportive learning environment, a wide variety of extracurricular clubs, activities and sports. Our students and teams are #pelhamproud!  Supported by Administrative and professional teams, successful candidates will help support our District goals which are to make Pelham one of the best places to work and having an excellent culture and belonging within our workplace.

About the Position:

The Athletic Director provides leadership in the development, organization, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive school athletic program in compliance with the NHIAA. The Athletic Director also promotes the value that athletics and sportsmanship offers students and the school, and serves as a liaison between the school and organizations associated with school athletics.

The Athletic Director is responsible for all facets of the Pelham High School Athletics programs including but not limited to:

Organizes and administers the overall Athletic Programs for the High School;

Holds seasonal student-athlete and parent meetings to review policies and procedures; Provides leadership in the selection, assignment, and evaluation of athletic coaches and athletic related staff;

Observes some practices as well as games for all coaches; Provides a written evaluation for all coaches;

Communicates information and promotes the athletic department through the use of technology and social media;

Holds regular meetings with the coaches to keep them up-to-date on athletic related matters;

Supervises athletic facilities;

Prepares and administers the PHS athletic budget;

Plans and coordinates all seasonal athletic department fundraising events;

Assumes responsibility for the organization and scheduling of all interscholastic athletic events;

Represents the School Department for all athletic business at NHIAA and other meetings; Enforces all applicable NHIAA athletic rules and regulations and School Department policies; Coordinates bus transportation for all athletic events;

Acts as Site Director for all NHIAA activities assigned to the School Department;

Attends Home Varsity and J.V. games;

Ensures that officials are in place for all contests and designates a coach and/or administrator to supervise an activity when Athletic Director departs contest site;

Submits to the NHIAA a schedule of home events so officials can be assigned for all contests;

Hires staff and volunteers to work at home events if needed;

Releases publicity to local media concerning athletic activities and student athletes; Organizes the collection of money at home athletic contests and follows PSD procedures; Submits a list of athletes to High School Principal so eligibility can be determined;

Keeps an up to date inventory of athletic equipment, oversees its maintenance and storage, and orders equipment, as needed;

Completes reports as requested by Superintendent and/or Principal; Does not hold another coaching position during the school year;

Collaborates with PHS Athletics Booster Club for all fundraising events and requests; Coordinates with Pelham Memorial School’s Athletic Director to keep middle school interscholastic sports aligned with the high school program.

Qualifications: 

Prior experience with athletics, especially coaching.

Strong public relations skills.

Proficiency with technology and social media.

Strong organizational skills.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

First Aid and CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications: -

     Experience as an athletic director, head coach or coach.

     Experience in education.

     Budgetary experience.

     Fundraising experience.

     Supervisory experience.

     Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.

     Certified Athletic Administrator and/or Certified Masters Athletic Administrator       Association designation from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association

What We Offer: 

This is a full-time, year round position offering a competitive salary, generous time-off, retirement contributions, full benefits package. 

Selection Process: 

Our interview process is designed for you to learn about our District and why Pelham is a great place to work! Our selection process typically includes an initial phone interview, followed by an in-person interview with school administration and the Superintendent of Schools. The final step in the hiring process is nomination by the School Board.