Director of Athletics, Physical Education, Health and Wellness

The Binghamton City School District is seeking candidates to fill the Director of Athletics, Physical Education, Health and Wellness position for the 2025-2026 school year.

The BCSD offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and mentor support.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Director of Athletics, Physical Education, Health and Wellness

Qualifications:

• Valid NYSED Certification in Physical Education and Administrative Certification (SAS, SDA, SBL, SDL or SDA) are both required for this position.

Job Goal:

To continue to develop and maintain a quality program in areas of Athletics, Physical Education, Health and Wellness. Provide the opportunity for a safe, supportive, and engaging athletic experience for all students.

Reports to:

Superintendent or their designee

Performance Responsibilities:

• Develops and supervises an effective and comprehensive instructional program of Physical Education for all students in the district.
• Develops and supervises an effective and comprehensive instructional program of Health Education for all students in the district.
• Organizes and administers the over-all program of extra-curricular athletics, both intermural and interscholastic of the district.
• Keeps informed about current trends and practices in physical education and interscholastic sports.
• Participates actively in the development of a management team.
• Conducts periodic review and evaluation of Physical Education program making changes and recommendations of changes as appropriate.
• Administers the insurance program covering school athletics.
• Conducts periodic review and evaluation of Health Education program making changes and recommendations of changes as appropriate.
• Conducts periodic review and evaluation District Wellness program making changes and recommendations of changes as appropriate.
• Prepares and administers the departmental budget for Athletics, Physical Education, Health and Wellness.
• Assumes responsibilities for acquisition, tracking and maintaining equipment and supplies for Athletics, Physical Education, Health and Nurses.
• Provides support to classroom instruction in the areas of Physical Education and Health, PK - grade 12.
• Works with the Personnel Office and principals in determining placement of Physical Education and Health teachers.
• Works with the Personnel Office on hiring, assigning and supervising coaching staff and faculty managers including performance management and annual performance evaluations and manages staff disciplinary issues.
• Works with building principals to ensure implementation of established Physical Education and Health instructional programs and curriculum.
• Analyzes student achievement and recommends changes and/or adjustments in the Curriculum.
• Coordinates curriculum development and revisions.
• Conducts research regarding instructional practices of health and physical
• education.
• Plans and attends in-service for Health Physical Education teachers, and Nurses; assesses needs and handles all program logistics.
• Assists in orienting new Health and Physical Education teachers and Nurses.
• Establishes and adheres to a regular schedule of inspection of all physical Education and health facilities and installations to maintain and improve their safety.
• Serves as the District Wellness Coordinator and ensures implementation and effectiveness of District Wellness Policy.
• Serves as the District Dignity for All Coordinator, who is responsible for the identification, implementation and evaluation of the district's anti-bullying reporting and programming.
• Maintain a high level of excellence across all programs.
• Collaborate with school leadership, community groups, and stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents, and students.
• Other duties and assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

Experience working with and ability to make connections with students, parents/guardians, and education community members; ability to communicate well orally and in writing; punctuality, completion of tasks in a timely manner, organizational excellence; ability to work with others and foster a team effort. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations. Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person.

Qualifications: Valid NYSED certification in Physical Education and administrative certification (SAS, SDA, SBL, SDL or SDA) are both required for this position.