Athletic Director/PE Teacher, 2026-2027, FT

Athletic Director / PE Teacher
2026-2027

About Cascades Academy
Cascades Academy was founded in 2003 with a deep commitment to experiential learning,
academic excellence, and community engagement. The school is a leader in innovative, 21st
century education and will be the first school in Oregon to implement the Mastery Transcript
(sending class of 2027).

Now in its 23rd year, the school has grown to 240 students PreK-12 and has expanded its
campus footprint to include 45 beautiful acres on the scenic Deschutes River. The school is
actively considering its next phase of campus master planning to accommodate future
enrollment growth and strategic initiatives.

Cascades Academy strives to cultivate and maintain a supportive, inclusive community for all
employees and actively promotes access and inclusion. Cascades Academy values employees
who are committed to our mission, are prepared to engage fully in a learning community,
and are excited to bring their authentic selves to work. Cascades Academy’s culture is highly
collaborative and puts what is best for students at the center of the work.Regularly named
one of the Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon , our faculty and staff see each other as
teammates and feel motivated to do their best work here.

Position Description

The Athletic Director (AD) provides strategic leadership for Cascades Academy’s athletics and
physical education programs, advancing the school’s mission while fostering student growth,
well-being, and a strong sense of belonging. The AD oversees program vision and execution,
including daily operations, staffing, supervision, risk management, scheduling, and the overall
student-athlete experience. This role also includes teaching physical education across grades
K–12.

Cascades Academy’s athletics program features a dynamic blend of traditional sports—cross
country, track & field, volleyball, and basketball—alongside distinctive offerings such as skiing,
snowboarding, rock climbing, mountain biking, and ultimate frisbee.

While the middle school program is well established, the school seeks a visionary leader to
shape the next phase of athletics, particularly in the upper school. The Athletic Director will
play a pivotal role in evolving and strengthening this diverse program, overseeing and

assessing all aspects of intramural, interscholastic, and auxiliary athletics, and contributing to
the development of summer athletic offerings.

Program Leadership and Vision

• Provide programmatic vision and long-range planning for PK–12 athletics and physical

• Articulate and implement a developmentally appropriate and mission-aligned

• Build a positive, inclusive athletics culture where participation is encouraged, and

• Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and student-support colleagues to promote a

• Establish and maintain consistent expectations for conduct, citizenship, and

Physical Education Teaching

• Teach developmentally appropriate physical education courses aligned with the

• Support students with a range of prior experience and ability levels, ensuring access

• Demonstrate thoughtful, respectful, and effective classroom management

• Assess and write reports of student progress twice a year.
• Write progress reports and participate in parent/teacher conferences (as needed)
• Attend all faculty meetings, community meetings, and student support meetings

Coach Supervision, Hiring, and Development

• Supervise, support, and evaluate all coaches (faculty coaches, stipended coaches, and

• Recruit, hire, onboard, and manage external coaches as needed, ensuring alignment

• Establish clear systems for coach communication, preseason meetings, practice

• Provide ongoing coaching development and feedback, including expectations for

• Ensure all coaches complete required clearances and training (e.g., background

• Maintain and revise the coaches’ manual each year

Operations, Scheduling, and Game Management

• Serve as the school’s primary representative to local and regional athletic leagues and

• Coordinate with Bend Parks and Recreation to promote, organize, and register sports

• Build and manage athletics schedules, including practices, games, officials,

• Maintain league and conference relationships.
• Oversee home event logistics and safety (supervision, officials, table/scorekeeping,

transportation notes, and family updates).

Budget, Equipment, and Facilities

• Develop and manage the athletics budget in coordination with the Head of School

• Coordinate with Director of Finance & Operations on scheduling field and gym rentals
• Coordinate with Business Office on athletic coaching stipends; amounts and timing
• Oversee purchasing and inventory of equipment, uniforms, supplies, and program

wear

Communication

• Serve as the primary athletics contact for families, faculty, students and external

• Distribute clear, timely communications including season welcome emails, schedules,

• Recognize and celebrate student-athletes, coaches and volunteers throughout the

Risk Management, Health, and Safety

• Ensure athletics and PE adhere to best practices for student health and safety,

• Coordinate with the school health coordinator and administrators regarding injuries,

• Maintain required documentation and reporting systems for participation, waivers,

Position Details

Title Athletic Director

Reports to Director of Academic & Experiential Programs

Start Date August 2026

Schedule Full-Time

Compensation Dependent on experience.

Benefits Cascades Academy offers the following benefits to all employees with
a .75 or higher position:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for the employee
• 403b retirement plan with 4% employer match
• Optional pre-tax flexible spending health and child care

Application Instructions
To apply, please complete the application on our website , including your resume, cover letter,
and at least 1 letter of recommendation. No phone calls, please.

It is the policy of Cascades Academy to provide equal employment opportunity, regardless of
race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental impairment, sexual
orientation, veteran’s status or any other status protected by applicable law. Specifically,
employment opportunities are and shall be open to all qualified applicants solely on the
basis of their experience, aptitudes, abilities and training; advancement is and shall be
based on the individual’s achievement, performance, ability, attitude and potential for
promotion.