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Athletic Director (.5 Position)

Lunenburg Public Schools

Lunenburg Public Schools - Lunenburg, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5947400

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Oct 01, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Thank you for considering employment in the Lunenburg Public Schools.

There is an open Part Time Athletic Director position at the Lunenburg High School.

TITLE:

Athletic Director (.5 Position)

LOCATON:

Lunenburg High School, 1075 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA 01462

FUNDING SOURCE:

Local funds

REPORTS TO

Superintendent of Schools and, when necessary, the Building Principal

JOB SUMMARY

The primary function is to provide leadership in the development, organization, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the athletic programs. The Athletic Director works collaboratively to lead members of the staff and communicate effectively with students, parents, members of the community, and colleagues within the Lunenburg School District as well as other districts. Inherent in the position are responsibilities for planning, curriculum development, program evaluation, and personnel and financial management. The position is also responsible for assisting the Lunenburg Middle-High School administration in conducting student investigations in the areas of behavior, harassment or bullying. Requires keeping current on relevant policy, procedure, law, and student handbook rules and effective communication with students, parents/guardians.

Requirements:

Minimum of Master's degree with administrative, teaching and coaching experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Prepare and manage a master budget for all athletic programs

Supervise and maintain equipment inventories

Prepare a master sports calendar that includes conference and non-conference games/events

Coordinate gyms, building and athletic field use with district/city facilities and maintain the district building use calendar for athletic events

Coordinate and manage athletic field and facility requests by outside organizations coordinating with the High School Administration and the District Office

Coordinate gym and field use for practices and games and give final clearance for use of either the gym or the athletic field

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum development and program evaluation, child growth and development, and effective instructional strategies

Hire coaching staff, coordinating required payroll work and background checks with District Office

Monitor and evaluate all head coaches and hold head coaches accountable for evaluating assistant coaches. Evaluations should be shared with High School Administration following each athletic season

Work with coaching staff and transportation contractor to schedule all athletic departure times and provide bus supervision with appropriate paperwork

Seek and recommend suitable competition for all non-conference events/games

Manage official's and all non-conference contest payments

Secure game workers for athletic contests

Coordinate collection of rosters for program information as needed

Submit athletic expense request for payment of coaches, officials, and other workers to payroll with appropriate paperwork

Assist in supervision of at home athletic contests

Evaluate all athletic programs on an annual basis, making recommendations for improvement to the Building Principal and Superintendent when necessary

Meet with, orient, and provide in-service training for all coaches within 3 weeks prior to the sports season and hold an evaluation conference with all coaches within 3 weeks after the conclusion of their sport season

Coordinate review of student athlete grades by using coaches and guidance councilors

Manage the resolution of problems, issues, and concerns that may arise between coaches and athletic programs

Provide a channel through which students and the community may express their concerns about an athletic program or coach

Distribute and Massachusetts High School Activities Association (MIAA) materials and enforce MIAA rules and regulations, including player eligibility

Collect, file, and notify athletes and coaches regarding student eligibility as it pertains to MIAA requirements and athletic codes of conduct

Collect and maintain on file, properly completed and current physical exam card for every student participating in athletics

Distribute and maintain on file athletic training rules and codes of conduct signed by students participating in athletics

Administer the school athletic code in a fair and consistent manner within the intent of the code and the missions of the school and the Lunenburg School District

Ensure District adherence to all MIAA and district policies, administrative rules, procedures and codes relating to participation in athletics

Coordinate ordering of uniforms, letters, and other awards

Coordinate post season awards ceremonies

Attend athletic conference meetings

Perform other duties which may be assigned to this position by administrators

Coordinate and attend Lunenburg Athletic Advisory Council meetings

Assist the Lunenburg Middle-High School Administration complaint resolution, investigations, student supervision and other duties relative to student athletes as assigned.

Coordinate and schedule youth sports and adult wellness/sports activities who utilize school facilities.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

Manage oneself (be organized, prepared, and punctual; manage resources; meet deadlines; follow through on commitments; demonstrate appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environmental expectations) in a manner that enhances the school community;

Act in ways that directly support the missions of Lunenburg Public Schools on a consistent basis;

Learn and grow as a professional; including attending state conferences/meetings

Because of the safety requirements within this position, the athletic director must speak and write clearly in English;

Demonstrate clear verbal and written communication and active listening skills;

Develop and maintain rapport and effective relationships with adolescents and adults contacted in carrying out duties and responsibilities by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation and professional conduct;

Demonstrate the ability to use computers for word processing, data management, information retrieval, video and audio presentations, and communications

Contribute to the goals and success of all teams and team members through collaboration, cooperation, and flexibility in team discussions, activities, and decision-making;

Maintain high ethical standards, legal responsibility, and confidentiality.

SUPERVISION

All Coaching Staff and Athletic Trainer

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, and running. The job is performed in a generally clean and comfortable environment.

Position Type:

Part-time

Salary:

$59,169 to $59,169 Per Year