Athletic Director

Position Type:

Athletics/Athletic Director

Date Posted:

5/29/2026

Location:

Summersville Middle School

Date Available:

07/01/2026

Closing Date:

06/05/2026

County:

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Salary/Terms: Per NCBOE Athletic Pay Scale. Salary based on experience and education level per NCBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation. Annual (12-month) duties to encompass all WVSSAC sport seasons.

Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal

Evaluation: Evaluations conducted as defined in West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310 and NCBOE Policy 3220.

FLSA status: Exempt

Job Summary:

The Athletic Director provides leadership, organization, and supervision for all athletic programs. This position ensures that athletics support the academic mission of the school while promoting sportsmanship, safety, and student development. The Athletic Director works closely with school administration, coaches, students, families, and the community to maintain a high-quality, compliant, and inclusive athletic program.

Qualifications:

• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code 18-5-15c and/or 18A-3-10, as appropriate.
• Valid WV Teaching certificate.
• Valid WV Administrative Certificate preferred.
• Prior secondary school coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) policies and procedures.
• CPR and AED training/certification.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substance which affects employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.

Staff members serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.

Staff members have a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and supervise all athletic programs and activities
• Ensure compliance with West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission rules, county policies, and state regulations
• Hire, support, and evaluate coaches in collaboration with school administration
• Develop and manage athletic schedules, including games, practices, and facility use
• Oversee student-athlete eligibility, academic progress, and attendance requirements
• Promote and enforce sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and student safety
• Organize transportation, officials, and event logistics for athletic contests
• Maintain and manage athletic budgets, equipment, and uniforms
• Ensure proper maintenance and safe use of athletic facilities
• Coordinate preseason parent/athlete meetings and communicate program expectations
• Maintain accurate records, including rosters, eligibility forms, physicals, and insurance documentation
• Respond to and manage discipline issues related to athletics
• Serve as liaison between school, families, and community organizations
• Support equity and access across all athletic programs

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position.

Application Procedure: Apply online

Selection Procedure: Per W. Va. Code

Revised: April 13, 2026