Mount Airy Middle School is seeking an energetic, organized, relationship-driven educator to serve as a Health & Physical Education Teacher, Athletic Director, and Multi-Sport Coach. This unique leadership opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about developing students academically, physically, socially, and emotionally while helping grow a strong culture of athletics, leadership, and school pride.
We are looking for a team member who values relationships, embraces high expectations, communicates effectively, and is willing to become part of the Mount Airy family as we continue building a positive and competitive middle school athletic program.
Position Overview
This position includes responsibilities in three interconnected areas:
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Standards-based instruction in middle grades Health & Physical Education
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Leadership and coordination of the middle school athletic program
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Coaching and mentoring student-athletes through multiple sports seasons
The ideal candidate is highly organized, student-centered, collaborative, and capable of balancing multiple responsibilities while maintaining professionalism, positivity, and strong communication with students, staff, families, and the community.
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Deliver engaging, comprehensive, standards-based instruction aligned to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Healthful Living
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Create a safe, inclusive, and active learning environment for all students
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Utilize data, formative assessment, and differentiated instruction to support student growth
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Promote lifelong wellness, fitness, teamwork, leadership, and healthy decision-making
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Maintain accurate records, lesson plans, grading, and communication with families
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Collaborate with teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff to support the whole child
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Incorporate fitness, movement, and social-emotional learning into instruction
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Coordinate and oversee middle school athletic programs, schedules, transportation, eligibility, facilities, equipment, and game operations
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Ensure compliance with district and conference athletic guidelines and expectations
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Create and monitor athletic budgets to ensure appropriate use of funds spread across all athletic programs.
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Maintain organization and communication related to athletics, including parent communication, scheduling, officials, and student participation
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Support coaches in building positive team culture and student-athlete development
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Promote sportsmanship, academic accountability, and student leadership
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Assist in growing community support and school pride around athletics
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Coach one Tier 1 sport, as well as any additional sports positions that remain unfiled.
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Develop student-athletes through skill instruction, teamwork, character, discipline, and leadership
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Foster a culture focused on effort, growth, accountability, and relationships
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Communicate effectively with players, families, staff and administration
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Maintain high expectations for academic and behavioral success
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Model professionalism, integrity, and positivity
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North Carolina teaching licensure in Health & Physical Education
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Previous coaching and/or athletic leadership experience preferred
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Strong organizational and time-management skills
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Ability and knowledge in the areas of field maintenance, mowing, field painting, etc.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
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Commitment to middle school students and developmental needs
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Passion for building relationships and contributing to a positive school culture
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Willingness to invest beyond the school day to support students and athletics
