Athletic Director

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Athletic Director

Camden County High School

Reports to: Principal

Purpose: To provide direction and coordination for the schools interscholastic athletic program. The position requires considerable judgment to ensure that all financial transactions are necessary reasonable and allowable in support of the athletic program.

Part-time teaching of Health/PE is also a requirement of this position.

Qualifications Training and Experience:

• Must hold or be eligible to hold a NC Teaching License in Health/Physical Education or related field.
• Must meet all requirements established by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA).
• Previous coaching experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant district local and state laws governing school athletics and education.
• Ability to effectively assess and address the needs of a school athletic program.
• Strong administrative organizational and financial skills including thorough knowledge of athletic policy and procedure.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Athletic Director

• Provide overall leadership and supervision of the schools athletic program ensuring compliance with NCHSAA/OPAC regulations district policies and school expectations.
• Coordinate all aspects of athletic scheduling transportation officials and event operations including sending schedules to appropriate sources.
• Oversee game preparation and management including staffing supervision and facility readiness for all home contests; manage and direct all home athletic events in coordination with school administration.
• Supervise support and evaluate coaches; ensure completion of all required certifications and trainings (e.g. CPR/AED); and maintain records of required coaching paperwork on file.
• Verify student-athlete eligibility maintain required student-athlete paperwork (digital or hard copy) submit required reports and state eligibility forms and ensure adherence to all deadlines and sanctioning requirements.
• Develop manage and monitor the athletic budget; coordinate expenditures to keep each sport within designated budgetary limits; and ensure accurate handling of all athletic funds including collection depositing and disbursement in accordance with district procedures.
• Oversee procurement inventory maintenance and security of athletic equipment and uniforms; approve purchase requests submitted to the principal; and submit anticipated program and sport-specific needs to the principal annually.
• Oversee all athletic bills registrations memberships booking fees and game expenses ensuring timely payment to appropriate parties.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for athletics addressing questions and concerns from students families staff and the community; oversee athletic publicity including newspaper and social media communications.
• Lead athletic recognition programs banquets awards events and special programs; coordinate school-sponsored athletic events and serve as faculty consultant to outside organizations such as the Boosters Club PTO and similar groups.
• Ensure implementation of emergency action plans athletic policies and coach handbooks; collaborate with district leadership on updates as needed.
• Coordinate preparation maintenance and improvement of all athletic facilities (indoor and outdoor) and areas used for practice and competition; work closely with the schools custodial and maintenance departments.
• Coordinate athletic concessions and oversee ticket sales for all events.
• Ensure student-athletes trainers managers scorekeepers and similar participants are enrolled in the accident insurance program or that their legal guardian has signed the applicable waiver.
• Facilitate mandatory pre-season parent/guardian meetings to review NCHSAA district and team rules; students whose parent or guardian does not attend may not participate.
• Coordinate the use of athletic facilities by non-school or community groups.
• Represent the school at conference district and state meetings as well as booster club functions including voting at local conference and state levels as needed.
• Maintain accurate athletic records including inventories financial records eligibility lists team rosters evaluations and correspondence.
• Assist the principal with coaching change recommendations and interviews for new personnel.
• Ensure all athletic staff conduct their duties in a manner that reflects credit on the Athletic Department and the school.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal.

PE/Health Teacher

• Design and deliver instruction aligned to the North Carolina curriculum for Healthful Living including units on fitness movement skills personal health and lifelong wellness.
• Facilitate structured physical activity and skill development that builds students confidence teamwork and understanding of healthy lifestyles.
• Establish clear routines expectations and safety procedures for the gym outdoor areas and locker room to ensure a well-managed and respectful learning space.
• Employ a range of instructional approachesincluding skill demonstrations small-group activities fitness tracking and student goal-settingto engage learners at varying ability levels.
• Monitor and assess student progress through performance-based tasks fitness assessments and health-related assignments; maintain accurate records in alignment with district expectations.
• Communicate regularly with students and families regarding progress participation and wellness goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues student support staff and administration to reinforce positive behavior support individual student needs and contribute to school-wide initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal.

Additional/Special/Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential functions of this position in a manner consistent with the ADA FMLA and other applicable federal state and local standards including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity expectations.
• Ability to maintain regular punctual attendance consistent with applicable federal state and local standards.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to lift and distribute athletic equipment as required by the duties of the position.

Term of Employment: 12 Months

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Grade: NC Teacher Salary Schedule plus local supplement (both

teacher and athletic supplement)

DISCLAIMER:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this job.

May 2026

Camden County Board of Education Camden NC 27921

Required Experience:

Director