<p>Athletic Director JobID: 566</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Administration/Director</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>4/28/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Methuen School District</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>02/21/2025</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>PLEASE POST</p> <p>METHUEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS</p> <p>Vacancy Notice</p> <p>TITLE: Director of Athletics</p> <p>REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools and/or High School Principal</p> <p>SUPERVISES: All Athletic Personnel</p> <p>JOB GOAL: The Athletic Director is responsible for the leadership, management, and development of</p> <p>the Methuen High School athletic program. The Director will provide each high school</p> <p>student the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities that will foster lifelong</p> <p>commitment to wellness, sportsmanship, goal setting, teamwork, and leadership.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience</p> </li><li> <p>Minimum of three years of successful coaching experience</p> </li><li> <p>Massachusetts certification (or certifiable within one year) as a supervisor/director</p> </li><li> <p>Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education</p> </li><li> <p>Evidence of ongoing, appropriate professional development</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development, instruction, and assessment in physical education,</p> </li></ol> <p>health, and athletics</p> <ol start="7"> <li> <p>Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to supervise and emulate professional staff</p> </li><li> <p>Superior organizational and interpersonal skills</p> </li><li> <p>Bilingual preferred</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as necessary</p> </li><li> <p>Outstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for some of the above qualifications</p> </li></ol> <p>GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ol> <li>Prepares and administers the annual athletic budget and oversees the purchasing of materials, </li></ol> <p>equipment, and supplies per established procedures</p> <ol start="2"> <li>Assumes responsibility for the design, development, implementation, supervision, and coordination of </li></ol> <p>the athletic program</p> <ol start="3"> <li> <p>Organizes and schedules all athletic events</p> </li><li> <p>Arranges for transportation of athletic teams to games and practices</p> </li><li> <p>Carries out the policies and procedures as determined by the school committee and the Superintendent</p> </li></ol> <p>of Schools</p> <ol start="6"> <li> <p>Attends district and high school events.</p> </li><li> <p>Meets regularly with athletic personnel to better meet the needs of all students</p> </li><li> <p>Responsible for facilities rentals, and assigns indoor spaces and outdoor facilities to personnel on an</p> </li></ol> <p>equitable basis</p> <ol start="9"> <li>Assesses the needs and acts as a liaison between the school and community on all matters about the </li></ol> <p>shared use and development of athletic facilities to meet the needs of the City and School Department</p> <ol start="10"> <li>Cooperates and works closely with district personnel, advising them of the function and development of </li></ol> <p>programs in athletics</p> <ol start="11"> <li>Keeps up with current rules and regulations on a local, state, and national level by reading current </li></ol> <p>literature and attending meetings at all three levels</p> <ol start="12"> <li>Provides education to school personnel, coaches, students, and parents about important MIAA rules and </li></ol> <p>regulations</p> <ol start="13"> <li> <p>Completes all MIAA and DESE documents as required</p> </li><li> <p>Supervises all home athletic events and hires competent officials for athletic contests</p> </li><li> <p>Oversees all ticket sales and fundraising events of the athletic program, and assumes responsibility for</p> </li></ol> <p>the proper handling of funds</p> <ol start="16"> <li>Evaluates athletic personnel as to methods of coaching, supervision, knowledge, safety procedures, </li></ol> <p>scouting reports, and general duties</p> <ol start="17"> <li> <p>Enforces the code of conduct for coaches, athletes, and spectators</p> </li><li> <p>Recruits, screens, interviews, and recommends new hires to the administration for athletic personnel</p> </li></ol> <p>vacancies as needed</p> <ol start="19"> <li> <p>Assists in the orientation and assimilation of new personnel</p> </li><li> <p>Provides athletic personnel with professional development opportunities</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains an inventory of all athletic equipment and supplies, and provides for the care, maintenance,</p> </li></ol> <p>and storage of athletic equipment and supplies</p> <ol start="22"> <li> <p>Aids in the proper maintenance of facilities and ensures that equipment is in proper working order</p> </li><li> <p>Oversees the academic requirements of student athletes</p> </li><li> <p>Requires students to meet high expectations as outlined in the school's mission statement and core</p> </li></ol> <p>values, beliefs, and learning expectations</p> <ol start="25"> <li> <p>Provides for the physical examination of all athletes before the beginning of each season</p> </li><li> <p>Informs students, parents, and community members about athletic events</p> </li><li> <p>Interacts with officials, parents, students, and community members on issues relating to the athletic</p> </li></ol> <p>program and mediates as needed</p> <ol start="28"> <li> <p>Responsible for all public relations regarding statements involving the athletic program</p> </li><li> <p>Represents the school at civic activities, service clubs, etc.</p> </li><li> <p>Organizes award programs, assemblies, and functions for the athletic program</p> </li><li> <p>Keeps records of athletic events and participating students</p> </li><li> <p>Works closely with parent organizations to best support student athletes</p> </li><li> <p>Assumes responsibility for the "Methuen High School Athletic Hall of Fame" on an annual basis</p> </li><li> <p>Assumes other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools and High School Principal</p> </li></ol> <p>TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and terms of employment to be determined by the Superintendent.</p> <p>EVALUATION BY: High School Principal</p> <p>INTERVIEWS BY INVITATION ONLY</p> <p>The Methuen School Department is an equal opportunity employer and service provider</p> <p>The Methuen Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion,</p> <p>national origin or sexual orientation and ensures that all students and employees have equal rights of</p> <p>access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges and courses of study.</p>