Woodstock Union High School & Middle School
Athletic Director
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Woodstock Union High School & Middle School is seeking an energetic, collaborative, and student-centered leader to serve as our Athletic Director. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a respected middle and high school athletic program that plays an important role in the educational experience of our students.
The successful candidate will be committed to developing student athletes, mentoring coaches, promoting sportsmanship and inclusion, and strengthening partnerships among the school, families, and the community. We are looking for an individual who believes athletics are an extension of the classroom and who will foster a culture of excellence, integrity, and belonging.
Position Summary
The Athletic Director serves as the leader of Woodstock Union High School & Middle School's interscholastic athletic program. As a member of the school leadership team, the Athletic Director provides vision, leadership, and oversight for all middle and high school athletic programs, ensuring that athletics advance the school's mission by promoting student achievement, leadership, sportsmanship, well-being, and school pride while maintaining compliance with district policies, Vermont Principals' Association (VPA) regulations, and applicable state and federal laws.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight for all middle and high school athletic programs.
- Recruit, hire, supervise, mentor, support, and evaluate coaches.
- Foster a positive culture of sportsmanship, integrity, teamwork, leadership, and inclusion throughout the athletic program.
- Coordinate athletic schedules, facilities, transportation, officials, and home and away contests.
- Supervise home athletic events and ensure safe, well-managed athletic facilities and events.
- Develop and administer the athletic budget, including equipment, uniforms, and other program resources.
- Coordinate student-athlete registration, eligibility, required documentation, and compliance with VPA regulations, district policies, and applicable laws.
- Promote academic achievement and monitor student eligibility in collaboration with school staff.
- Provide leadership and professional development opportunities for coaches to promote continuous improvement and positive student experiences.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with students, families, staff, booster organizations, youth athletic programs, officials, and community partners.
- Collaborate with the principal and school leadership team to strengthen school culture and support student success.
- Communicate effectively regarding athletic schedules, programs, expectations, achievements, and important information.
- Maintain accurate athletic records, inventories, and program documentation.
- Utilize technology to support scheduling, communication, budgeting, and overall athletic program management.
- Assist in promoting student-athlete recognition and celebrating team and individual accomplishments.
- Support equitable opportunities for all students to participate and succeed in athletics.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
- Experience in coaching, athletic administration, educational leadership, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of Vermont Principals' Association (VPA) regulations and interscholastic athletics preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, families, staff, officials, and community partners.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and occasional school vacation periods as required by the athletic calendar.
- Ability to travel between athletic facilities and supervise indoor and outdoor events in varying weather conditions.
Core Beliefs
The Athletic Director will foster an athletic program where:
- Students grow as athletes, leaders, and responsible citizens.
- Athletics complement and strengthen academic achievement and student well-being.
- Coaches serve as positive mentors and role models.
- Sportsmanship, integrity, accountability, and teamwork are expected and celebrated.
- Every student feels welcomed, valued, supported, and has opportunities to participate, contribute, and succeed.
- Athletic programs build pride within the school and strengthen connections with families and the broader community.
Conditions
- This position is designated as a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE); the service period includes 225 workdays at 8 hours per day, following the school calendar.
- Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Benefits include Health insurance (or cash-in-lieu of coverage), Dental insurance, employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance, employer-paid Long-Term Disability insurance, ample paid sick, personal, and bereavement leave, and a Professional Development allowance.
- Retirement: This position contributes to the Vermont Municipal Employees' Retirement System (VMERS), with an additional employer contribution. This position may also participate in the district's 403(b) program with an employer match.
Mountain Views Supervisory Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from individuals who will contribute to a welcoming and supportive educational community.
Pay: $73,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
