Salary & Additional Compensation
Base Salary: $48,800 –$73,500 (depending on verified years of certified teaching experience)
Athletic Director Annual Stipend -$5000.00
PLUS approximately $7,000 annual voter-approved Millage Supplement (currently approved through 2029).
The salary range listed for this position represents candidates with 1 to 27 years of verified certified teaching experience and reflects the Board of Directors' approved instructional salary schedule. Starting salaries are determined solely by verified years of certified teaching experience to ensure consistency and equity among all instructional staff. Individual salary negotiations are not available. We encourage applicants to carefully review the posted salary range and additional compensation information prior to applying.
We're Looking for Someone Who...
Loves middle school students
Brings positive energy every day.
Believes movement should be fun.
Can organize athletics while keeping students first.
Wants to build relationships that last long after students leave the gym.
Isn't afraid to wear school colors, cheer loudly, and be part of an amazing school culture.
We're looking for someone who builds people.
At Lutz Preparatory, we believe Physical Education is about so much more than running laps and keeping score.
It's where confidence grows.
Where leaders are developed.
Where teamwork becomes second nature.
Where students discover that hard work really does pay off.
If that sounds like the kind of impact you want to make every day...keep reading.
Why You'll Love Lutz Prep
Let's start with our students.
Our middle school students are simply incredible.
They work hard.
They cheer each other on.
They compete with character.
They still get excited for school spirit days.
And they genuinely love their teachers.
Now let's talk about our families.
Our parents don't just drop students off—they partner with us. They volunteer, attend games, support our programs, and appreciate the educators who invest in their children.
That partnership makes all the difference.
As a K–8 public charter school, you'll become part of a close-knit school family where everyone knows your name, celebrates your successes, and supports one another.
You'll never feel like "just another employee."
Florida PE...Without Living Outside
Yes...we know.
It's Florida, Good news... We have a fully air-conditioned gymnasium!
You'll share the gym with our Elementary PE Coach, alternating weeks between indoor and outdoor instruction, giving students variety while making Florida weather much more manageable.
Want to Build Something Bigger?
This position also includes the opportunity to serve as our Athletic Director, with an additional stipend. We're looking for someone excited to help create an athletic program our students are proud to be part of.
As Athletic Director, you'll:
- Recruit and support volunteer coaches
- Coordinate practices and game schedules
- Secure officials and referees
- Communicate with families throughout each season
- Schedule practices using our Master Calendar while avoiding conflicts
- Ensure volunteer coaches complete all required background checks and annual trainings
- Help create a positive, organized, and exciting athletic experience for our students
- This isn't just paperwork.
- It's building school pride.
Qualifications:
- Florida Teaching Certificate in Physical Education
- Passion for teaching, coaching, and mentoring middle school students
- Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management abilities
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced school environment
- Self-motivated professional who is able to work independently, take initiative, and follow projects through to completion with minimal supervision
- Proven ability to think ahead, solve problems, and make sound decisions while keeping students' best interests at the center of every decision
- Comfortable coordinating volunteers, communicating with families, and organizing athletic events
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain calendars, schedules, and compliance requirements
- Previous coaching, athletic leadership, or athletic administration experience is preferred but not required
Additional instructional responsibilities are outlined in the official job description.
Perks you’ll Love
- Athletic Director stipend in addition to salary
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employee-only coverage
- 403(b) retirement with employer match
- Paid holidays and school breaks
- Air-conditioned gym
- Supportive administration that values teachers
- Incredible students and involved families
- Opportunities to coach, lead, and grow professionally
Please Note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Lutz Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Background Screening Requirement:Employment with the school is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Applicants may review important information regarding this process here:
Work EnvironmentThis position includes both indoor and outdoor responsibilities. The selected candidate should be comfortable working with students in a variety of school environments, including classrooms, the gymnasium, athletic fields, arrival and dismissal, lunch supervision, and school events.
The position requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, lift instructional equipment, and actively supervise students for extended periods. Outdoor duties may involve exposure to Florida weather conditions, including heat, sun, rain, and cooler temperatures.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position. Eligible employees may also qualify for leave benefits under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in accordance with applicable law and school policy.
Pay: $48,800.00 - $73,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
