Position Title

Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

Per PMAA Contract

Job Description

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TITLE:	Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics
REPORTS TO:	Superintendent
LENGTH OF YEAR:	Twelve Months
CLASSIFICATION:	Managerial-Confidential
CERTIFICATION:	Physical Education and an SDA or SDL

Purpose:  The Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics provides District-wide coordination and development of all programs of physical education, health, and interscholastic athletics including the development of short and long-range plans. The Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics will display a passion for health, wellness, and athletics, and the student as a whole child. The Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics will foster positive relationships with students, parents, employees, the community, and the region-at-large.  

Core Values:

As a Pal-Mac staff, we believe that we can achieve our vision and accomplish our mission if, in all of our work, we focus on clearly defined and consistently demonstrated core values.

In all of our actions and interactions we:

• Focus on students
• Value the power of positive relationships
• Act with integrity and honesty
• Work with a purpose, striving for excellence, pride and passion
• Approach experiences with an open mind and a willingness to grow
• Foster safety and a sense of belonging

Expected Results:

1. The Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics will improve educational opportunities for students by:

• Coordinating the health education, physical education, and aquatics programs for the school district.
• Meeting with principals and teachers to develop and implement curriculum in the areas of physical education, health, and aquatics.
• Ensuring that teachers and principals are familiar with changes to New York State curriculum in health and physical education. 
• Providing leadership in curriculum development and planning, as well as the formation of goals and objectives in health education, physical education, and aquatics in concert with the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Student Learning. 
• Assisting in the acquisition of instructional materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Working with the Director of Instructional Support Services to recruit and hire quality coaches and staff.
• Working with the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Student Learning to design and implement a staff development program.
• Working with the Director of Special Services to establish and implement programs appropriate to students with special needs.
• Working with building principals to ensure viability of the health and physical education curricula.

2. The Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics will supervise and evaluate staff members by:

• Visiting schools and observing classes to evaluate programs and assess the need for new programs.
• Reporting to the Superintendent the needs of the Athletics Department with respect to personnel.
• Obtaining the proper training and certification to conduct observations and evaluations in accordance with the District’s performance review plans.
• Observing staff, including teachers and classified employees, and providing feedback from the observations in accordance with the District’s performance review plans.
• Directing the activities of all members of the staff assigned to the Physical Education, Health, and Athletic Departments in the performance of their duties.
• Participating in the orientation of all new staff members.
• Aiding teachers in the interpretation of the courses of study and other instructional supplies and materials.
• Stimulating professional improvement by working with the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Student Learning and the Professional Development Committee on a well-planned staff development program for staff.
• Aiding teachers with their daily programs, units, and lesson plans when needed.
• Motivating staff and encouraging professional development.
• Conferring as necessary with any member of the school staff concerning individual problems and, when appropriate, involve all responsible parties in the resolution of any issues or conflicts.

3. The Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics will coordinate the operation of all aspects of Pal-Mac athletics by:

• Managing the operation of athletic contests, ensuring that transportation, officials, facilities, medical support, and security are properly provided.
• Ensuring the proper eligibility of athletes.
• Ensuring coaches are properly certified and are up-to-date on mandated trainings.
• Preparing the school’s interscholastic athletic schedule in consultation with the principal, coaching staff, and educational professionals in the region.
• Ensuring all levels of athletic competition (practice and contests) are appropriately supervised, attending contests or assigning an appropriate school leader as warranted to ensure visibility, community engagement, and adherence to school policy.
• Ensuring that proper practice schedules are maintained and that all state and local rules are adhered to by all athletic teams.
• Supervising and evaluating the coaching staff.
• Conducting end of the year meetings for all coaches to complete the evaluation process and, if warranted, create goals for the next season.
• Developing a mentoring program for all coaches, especially those new to coaching.
• Conducting coaches meetings prior to every season.
• Meeting with parents and booster officers prior to each season.
• Promoting the growth and development of our student athletes.
• Modeling and promoting good sportsmanship.
• Assisting coaches with challenging situations and providing guidance or direct help when working with upset parents or community members.
• Leveraging resources to promote the success and growth of our athletic programs.
• Being well versed in league, District V, and state rules and regulations.
• Building effective relationships within and outside of the District.

4. The Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics will maintain effective relationships with the community and promote a sense of belonging by:

• Keeping parents, administrators and community members informed about health and physical education programs in the schools.  
• Working cooperatively with district staff and community members to implement wellness policies.
• Working with community agencies as a school district representative.
• Keeping parents, administrators, staff, and community members informed of athletic contests and achievements by our teams and student athletes.
• Representing the school in District, Regional, and State meetings as required.

5. The Director of Physical Education, Athletics, and Community Services will create and maintain a fiscally responsible budget by:

• Developing the annual budget for health, physical education and aquatics and monitoring it throughout the year.
• Administering the school’s athletic budget, developed in consultation with the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent.
• For Sectional contests only, supervising the performance of the Section’s ticket sales ensuring that contests are properly serviced and that receipts are properly counted and banked.
• Ensuring proper insurance and warranty coverage is up-to-date and monitoring the maintenance of equipment.

6. All parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by: 

• Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a warm, welcoming, and helpful attitude.
• Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication.
• Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state.
• Consistently exhibiting the District’s core values, maintaining the best interest of our students.

7. The Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics will perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

Evaluation:

At a minimum, the Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics will be evaluated by the Superintendent on an annual basis.

Job Qualifications

The Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics will possess the following minimum qualities, qualifications, skills, and/or abilities:

• Proper New York state certification (SDA or SDL) for the position.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
• Fingerprint clearance through New York State Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability.
• Evidence of an open, collaborative style that fosters a sense of teamwork and common purpose.
• Proven people skills and is an effective communicator with a sense of humor.  The employee will be positive, approachable, helpful and respectful of others.
• Willingness to become an active, engaged and visible member of the learning community. 
• Ability to adjust or flex to change or unforeseen circumstances in a positive and productive manner.
• Create a sense of belonging for students, staff, and community members.
• A clear communicator in oral and written language, including electronic communication.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members, administrators, students, parents, community members, and educational professionals in the region-at-large.
• Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Listens first. 
• Ability to occasionally travel extended distances, including overnights.
• Integrity, honesty, and diplomacy.
• A motivational role model for students and staff. 
• Constructively lead conflict resolution.
• Manage stressful situations in a busy environment, prioritize conflicting needs, handling matters expeditiously, proactively, and following through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
• Maintain uncompromising confidentiality.
• A lifelong learner with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and with professional/supervisory discretion.
• Some early morning, evening, and weekend work is required as needs arise.  
• Must be willing and able to receive professional phone calls/text messages as needs arise.

Application Procedure

• Complete online application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copies of certifications or verification from the TEACH website
• Undergraduate and graduate college transcripts (official or unofficial)
• At least 3 recent professional letters of recommendation (within 12 months of the application date)
• A written statement responding to the following prompts:
  • List three things you have learned about yourself in the last year that is relevant to the way you work.
  • How did you learn this information?
  • Describe a time when you used this new information.

Please upload your written statement as a separate document under "Other" and title it 'Pal-Mac Written Statement'.

Only applicants who submit all the required materials listed above will be considered for the position.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all materials have been submitted for review.

Job Category

Administrator

Job Location

District

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