ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

NOTICE OF VACANCY Athletic Director 2026-2027 Tantasqua Regional School District Anticipated Start Date: Immediate Reports to: Principal Athletic Director will supervise coaches and athletic participants for Tantasqua Junior and Senior High Schools. Job Goal: To provide each high school and junior high school students with an opportunity to participate in interscholastic sports that enhances their physical, emotional, and social skills and well-being. Essential Functions: •Organizes and administers the overall program for Grades 7-12 of interscholastic sports. •Provides leadership in the selection, assignment, and evaluation of athletic coaches and staff members. •Fosters good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic programs. •Sets a vision for the athletic department that coincides with district goals and mission. •Develops leadership opportunities for student-athletes. •Develops and maintains an Athletic Handbook. •Communicates regularly with student athletes, faculty members, parents, and the community. •Works with Tantasqua Booster Club and attends their monthly meetings. •Assumes responsibility for the organization and scheduling of all interscholastic athletic events. •Hires officials, team physicians, and police officers as required, and assumes general responsibility for the proper supervision of home games and practices. •Arranges transportation for athletic contest participants. •Develops and places into operation appropriate rules and regulations governing the conduct of athletic activities, intramurals, and extracurricular activities. •Implements any physical and academic requirements of eligibility for participation in each sport or activity, and verifies each student's eligibility in accordance with any MIAA and/or School Committee policies, regulations, or procedures. •Prepares and administers the athletic budget and submits to the High School Principal and the Superintendent of Schools. •Requisitions, in cooperation with appropriate staff members, supplies, uniforms, and equipment for athletic programs. •Supervises the cleaning, storage, and care of all athletic equipment and supplies. •Supervises all ticket sales and fundraising events connected with athletic events and assumes responsibility for proper handling and accounting of monies involved. •Assists the Facilities Manager in the management, supervision and maintenance planning of fields and athletic facilities. •Provides an opportunity for the physical examination of all athletes prior to the beginning of each sports season. •Keeps records of the results of all junior high school and high school athletic contests, and maintains a record file of all award winners, stating the date and type of award, including athletic scholarships. •Evaluates annually, in cooperation with the building principal(s), all interscholastic sports and makes recommendations for future improvements. •Evaluates, in cooperation with the building principal(s), the performance of all coaches at the conclusion of each season or activity. •Performs other duties as assigned by the High School Principal or his/her designee. •Sits on the Athletic Hall of Fame board and works with the committee to schedule the induction ceremonies. Job Requirements •Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred •MA DESE School Certification preferred (Teaching or Administration) •Strong communication, organization and leadership skills •Approved CORI and Fingerprinting results Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Peter Dufresne, Principal Tantasqua Senior High School 319 Brookfield Rd. Fiskdale, MA 01518 dufresnep@tantasqua.org POSTED: 9-1-2026 ______________________APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: Until Filled Tantasqua/Union 61 School Districts are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000