ATHLETIC DIRECTOR (effective August 1, 2026)
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Job Location:
Canton, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
The Plain Local School District Canton Ohio is seeking applicants for the position ofAthletic Director GlenOak High School.
The Plain Local Schools mission is providing the Plain community with exceptional education that is personalized relevant and provides opportunities for students to create a better world through global understanding and respect. The District serves5700 students in 10 buildings and consistently performs above the state average in state testing. The Plain Local School District focuses on academics arts athletics and partnerships and serves as the community hub in Plain Township.
GlenOak High School served students in grades 9 - 12.
Summary
GlenOak High School competes in the Federal League which is one of the most competitive leagues in the state of Ohio. GlenOak has 26 high school sports and has multiple team and individual state championship titles. The district recently completed two major renovations to the baseball and softball fields and recently added a new turf practice field for all teams. The district supports youth athletic programs and they are a critical partner in player and facility development. The district has a storied history with highly successful coaches in both mens and womens sports.
Qualifications
- Masters Degree or administrative license in sports management or educational leadership
- Demonstrated leadership experience in high school athletics or school administration
- Strong operational organizational and communication skills
- Proven ability to manage personnel budgets and complex scheduling
- Working knowledge of OHSAA and Federal League policies
Characteristics
- Collaborates with multiplestakeholders
- Communicates timely and effectively through multiple channels
- Critical thinker in complicated and unique situations
- Visible in community and school events
- Visionary for the future starting with youth programming
- Facilitates fund raising opportunities on behalf of the student athlete
- Delegates tasks to team in order to maximize efficiency
- Provides visionary leadership for all GlenOak athletic programs ensuring alignment with district goals and school culture (across grade levels and buildings)
- Establish and maintainhigh student-athlete expectations promoting alighment between middle school and high school programs
- Recruit hire mentor evaluate and retain high-quality coaching staff
- Oversee all operational aspects of athletics including scheduling officials facilities and event management
- Develop manage and monitor athletic budgets with fiscal responsibility and transparency
- Ensure full compliance with Plain Local Schools Federal League and OHSAA rules and regulations
- Lead and support program improvement through data feedback and continuous evaluation
- Maintain visible leadership presence at practices competitions and school events
- Serve as the primary liaison between administration coaches families league representatives and community partners
- Promote a culture of sportsmanship integrity accountability and student well-being
- Conduct regular meetings with coaching staff to communicate expectations policies and best practices.
- Support coaches in fostering sportsmanship academic accountability and student-athlete well-being.
- Develop and maintain athletic handbooks procedures and eligibility guidelines.
- Oversee athletic facilities usage maintenance coordination and event operations.
- Supervise home athletic events to ensure safety sportsmanship and compliance in coordination with administration.
- Provide oversight and coordination with athletic booster clubs ensuring transparency compliance and alignment with school and district policies.
Applicants must provide the following as part of the application packet:
Copy of appropriate license
Resume including 3 current references
Applications must include the above documents and will be accepted until 4:00 PM on MondayMarch 9 2026 and should be addressed to:
Brent May
Superintendent Plain Local Schools
901 44th Street NW
Canton OH 44709
Email applications and incomplete applications will not be accepted or acknowledged
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Coaching
- Analysis Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
