Director of Athletics and Activities- 2026-2027

Job Title: Director of Athletics and Activities
Location: Hartwood High School 
Pay Grade: Unified Salary Scale Grade U290
Work Calendar: All 12 Month Staff
FLSA Status: Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Principal, this position provides direction and coordination of activities and athletics programs at the high school level.

MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead operation of all student athletics and activities

• Supervise all co-curricular and athletic activities, including budget administration, event coordination, and protection of student safety
• Prepare the school’s interscholastic athletic schedule in consultation with the Principal and coaching staff
• Coordinate the operation of athletic contests, including transportation, officials, facilities, and security
• Represent the school in district, regional, and state VHSL meetings as required and ensures compliance with VHSL rules
• Supervise event sales, including staffing, accounting, and safe deposit of monies collected.
• Serve as primary designee of Principal for selection, assignment, and supervision of coaching staff and activity sponsors
• Work with staff within school and relevant central departments to ensure appropriate hiring, onboarding, and review of coaches and sponsors

Contributes to general building leadership and administration

• Assists the principal with budget and procurement processes
• Assists in the supervision of the daily use of school facilities for both academic and non-academic purposes
• Provides assistance, as warranted, in emergency situations
• Develop and administer strong inventory control systems
• Contribute to maintenance of a safe learning environment and enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct

Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford Schools

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Professional license from the Virginia Board of Education or eligibility for same; endorsement in administration and supervision preferred but not required
• Experience as a head coach or athletic administrator at the high school level

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge
• High school athletics programs and program administration
• VHSL rules, especially regarding contest operation and student eligibility
• Stafford Schools Student Code of Conduct
• Procurement regulations for Virginia public schools
• Skills
• Fundraising and collaboration with booster organizations
• Abilities
• Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
• Organize and perform work independently
• Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
• Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work environment is indoors and outdoors with frequent exposure to weather conditions, regular exposure to loud noise, and minimal exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
• The work is medium work, requiring exertion of up to fifty (50) pounds of force to move or lift objects.
• The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment; moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively; moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively; feeling, grasping, or holding objections by hand; identifying colors visually; identifying objects in low light or distant conditions; communicating via spoken language; communicating via written language; perceiving sounds; making decisions using logic and rational thinking.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.
Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Salary : $99,809 - $179,657