Position Type:
Administration Non Certificated/Director
Date Posted:
7/8/2026
Location:
Abington Heights School District
Athletic Director (ACT 93) Immediate Opening
Salary: $78,020 (26/27 School Year)
BENEFITS
Health Insurance: The District's coverage is through Highmark (Medical, Vision & Sav-Rx) & Delta Dental.
Medical Premiums: Your monthly employee contribution will be $100 per month ($50 per pay).
Life Insurance: The district provides a life insurance policy at no cost to you, with a benefit of two times your salary.
Time Off: You will accrue 4 personal days, 10 sick days and 20 vacation days (prorated based on actual start date) in accordance with the district's policies.
JOB GOAL
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To administer the athletic and activity programs of the District in such a way as to provide the best possible experiences for student learning as an extension of the classroom experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Supervises athletic staff, activity sponsors, and intramural personnel. Coordinates submission of all required clearances for paid staff and regular volunteers in collaboration with Human Resources. Oversees work of regular volunteers. Establishes and carries out an annual performance evaluation process for athletic staff. Annually recommends reappointment or non-reappointment of athletic staff and regular volunteers. Makes recommendations regarding promotion, transfer, or termination of athletic staff.
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Develops and oversees implementation of procedures for squad selection, prevention, and care of injuries to participants. Coordinates with maintenance staff and administration the use of facilities including: locker rooms, training, and weight rooms. Coordinates with maintenance staff and administration of the proper storage of equipment, maintenance of grounds, and facilities used for programs.
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Abides by, monitors, and enforces compliance by individuals providing services to programs with federal, state and local school laws and regulations, mandated programs, district policies and administrative regulations including the requirements of any conference or league in which the District participates. Enforces legal standards and District policies relating to safe and equitable operation of programs.
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Implements positive sports citizenship activities within an educationally sound program and communicates expectations to coaches, athletes, officials, and spectators. Ensures prompt training of all individuals providing services to the programs of the Athletic Department on District policies and legal mandates relating to their specific duties. Recommends changes in policies and administrative procedures related to programs under this department.
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Regularly reviews District's athletic and activity programs, evaluates requests for additional programs, evaluates the viability of existing programs, and recommends changes or new programs consistent with District policy and resources.
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Prepares, prints, and distributes athletic schedules for the school district, to include athletic field and gymnasium practice schedules as requested internally or externally by community groups.
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Supervises or delegates the supervision and administration of all approved activities and athletic contests; acts as official host to all visiting teams; makes and approves all contracts affecting athletic contests; secures ticket printing and selling; secures line up for programs; makes provisions for physician and ambulance at athletic events or activities as required, and handles all matters related to activity cancellations.
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Prepares the athletic budget annually as well as all bid lists for the purchase of athletic equipment; selects and purchases all equipment and supplies needed for the various athletic teams; and arranges for the purchasing of all awards. Maintains accurate inventories of supplies and equipment.
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Interviews applicants for openings in athletic staff or activity sponsorship; recommends qualified candidates for hire to the Superintendent in cooperation with the building administrators; assigns personnel to a job responsibilities with the District's athletic and activity programs; and supervises and assigns responsibilities to the District athletic trainer staff.
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Timely and effectively communicates to appropriate District office or personnel regarding serious incidents or significant matters that may require attention or input from others in the District. Works with building principals, parents, and students to investigate and address student discipline matters related to the programs and complaints or concerns about any individuals providing services to programs whether compensated or not. Reviews and addresses concerns raised about use of community recreation programs. Consults with other administrators and seeks to involve legal counsel as appropriate.
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Makes necessary arrangements for medical exams, drug testing, and concussion testing.
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Assigns all officials and makes arrangements for game personnel for home contests; requisitions or processes payments to all game personnel for home athletic contests, including security; and arranges for transportation for all athletic teams away from home.
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Issues news information to various media; handles athletic social media accounts in order to foster good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic programs; and represents the school at all athletic meetings involving the interests of the school. Ensures information on the District website is updated to include current information.
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Determines eligibility status of interscholastic athletes, prepares all eligibility lists, distributes eligibility lists to proper schools, and collects athletic records for future reference.
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Works actively to promote and encourage student athletes to achieve higher educational goals.
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Assists Athletic Booster clubs to avoid conflicts in fundraising efforts, focus efforts on needs when possible and works with organizations and/or student groups ensuring they comply with applicable law, policies, and administrative regulations.
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Compiles general athletic team, financial, and demographic data including financial data from booster clubs for submission of the annual Interscholastic Athletic Opportunities Disclosure report.
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Participates as a representative of the District in PIAA, league conference, interscholastic advisory committees, internal committees, and community groups related to this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION
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Bachelor's Degree in Education, Business, Sports Management or related field experience
WORK EXPERIENCE
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3-5 years in Education, Business, or related field experience
LICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS
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Certification in Education, Business, Sports Management or related field experience
DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
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May need to travel between buildings for various practices
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May also need to travel to away games or competitions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
