Openings as of 5/16/2026
Athletic Director
JobID: 6247
Position Type:
Administration
Date Posted:
5/15/2026
Location:
Springfield High School Athletic Area
Date Available:
2026-27 SY
Closing Date:
05/21/2026
Who We Are:
The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a Athletic Director for the 2026-2027 school year to manage and coordinate the school district athletic activities and sports programs to promote athletics and physical fitness as positive extra-curricular activities, and to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to participate and share in the benefits of the district's athletic programs. We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre-K through grade 12 students, in a vibrant learning community of 17 state of the art buildings in west-central Ohio. The Springfield City School District values the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty and staff. Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the YouMedia Center, which is a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3-D printing, graphic design, and videography. We are Wildcats!
As an Athletic Director, you are required to:
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Knowledge and understanding of the overall operations of an athletic program
Member of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
Valid teaching license preferred
Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) certification preferred
Experience in athletics (as Varsity Head Coach) at the university or high school level
Administrative experience
As an Athletic Director, you will:
Evaluates the extra-curricular athletic programs and engages in long-range planning
Assesses department needs through consultation with students, staff, parents and develops policy recommendations for the Board's consideration and action
Maintains files and records required by policy, regulation, law and good practice
Attends all mandatory meetings including but not limited to (GWOC, school coaches, pre-season parent meetings)
Implements board policies and advises the administration on legal matters related to athletics.
Develops and updates brochures, handbooks and policy manuals
Conducts research related to athletic programs
Keeps the school community informed about the extracurricular athletic programs
Presents a positive image of Springfield City School District through professional and ethical conduct
Engages in fiscal planning- both short and long-range
Assists in preparing and implementing the school system budget and coordinates department purchasing
Recommends capital improvements and negotiated contracts and agreements
Formulates specifications to be incorporated into contracts and bids
Serves as a consultant in the selection of supplies and materials
Supervises all ticket sales and fundraising events connected with the athletic programs and assumes responsibility for proper handling and accounting of monies involved
Administers the receipt and disbursement of student activity cash funds
Conducts salary and wage surveys
Supervises and guides the fiscal planning/execution of all parent volunteer organizations supporting high school and middle school athletic programs
Prepares schedules for use of facilities
Issues timely announcements of upcoming events and deadlines
Organizes, schedules and administers the overall program of extracurricular athletics in conjunction with GWOC commissioner and coaches
Hires officials, team physicians, supervisors and police, for supervision of home contests.
Arranges transportation for athletic contest participants
Verifies each athlete's eligibility for participation in each sport
Arranges all details of visiting teams' needs, as appropriate
Provides for emergency health care and first aid treatment
Arranges field, gymnasium and aquatics center practice schedules, including arrangements for summer recreation programs and non-school use of playing fields and facilities
Recruits, screens, interviews and recommends prospective coaches
Makes coaching assignment recommendations
Supervises and evaluates coaching staff and other athletic personnel
Performs other duties as assigned
What We Offer:
As a contracted employee, this position is assigned to work 228 days per year and 8 hours per day.
Salary details are available within the SASO/SAST Agreement
Starting salary is in accordance with the negotiated agreement, increases with experience and education.
Contracted employees receive competitive benefits.
All employees receive professional development
The SASO/SAST agreement and the Board of Education are currently working on a new professional agreement. While that is in the works, please refer to the current agreement as to pay and benefits that are in place for the 2025-26 school year.
Attachment(s):
Athletic Director job description (1).pdf
Postings current as of 5/16/2026 7:03:56 PM CST.
Athletic Director
JobID: 6247
Position Type:
Administration
Date Posted:
5/15/2026
Location:
Springfield High School Athletic Area
Date Available:
2026-27 SY
Closing Date:
05/21/2026
Who We Are:
The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a Athletic Director for the 2026-2027 school year to manage and coordinate the school district athletic activities and sports programs to promote athletics and physical fitness as positive extra-curricular activities, and to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to participate and share in the benefits of the district's athletic programs. We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre-K through grade 12 students, in a vibrant learning community of 17 state of the art buildings in west-central Ohio. The Springfield City School District values the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty and staff. Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the YouMedia Center, which is a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3-D printing, graphic design, and videography. We are Wildcats!
As an Athletic Director, you are required to:
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Knowledge and understanding of the overall operations of an athletic program
Member of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
Valid teaching license preferred
Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) certification preferred
Experience in athletics (as Varsity Head Coach) at the university or high school level
Administrative experience
As an Athletic Director, you will:
Evaluates the extra-curricular athletic programs and engages in long-range planning
Assesses department needs through consultation with students, staff, parents and develops policy recommendations for the Board's consideration and action
Maintains files and records required by policy, regulation, law and good practice
Attends all mandatory meetings including but not limited to (GWOC, school coaches, pre-season parent meetings)
Implements board policies and advises the administration on legal matters related to athletics.
Develops and updates brochures, handbooks and policy manuals
Conducts research related to athletic programs
Keeps the school community informed about the extracurricular athletic programs
Presents a positive image of Springfield City School District through professional and ethical conduct
Engages in fiscal planning- both short and long-range
Assists in preparing and implementing the school system budget and coordinates department purchasing
Recommends capital improvements and negotiated contracts and agreements
Formulates specifications to be incorporated into contracts and bids
Serves as a consultant in the selection of supplies and materials
Supervises all ticket sales and fundraising events connected with the athletic programs and assumes responsibility for proper handling and accounting of monies involved
Administers the receipt and disbursement of student activity cash funds
Conducts salary and wage surveys
Supervises and guides the fiscal planning/execution of all parent volunteer organizations supporting high school and middle school athletic programs
Prepares schedules for use of facilities
Issues timely announcements of upcoming events and deadlines
Organizes, schedules and administers the overall program of extracurricular athletics in conjunction with GWOC commissioner and coaches
Hires officials, team physicians, supervisors and police, for supervision of home contests.
Arranges transportation for athletic contest participants
Verifies each athlete's eligibility for participation in each sport
Arranges all details of visiting teams' needs, as appropriate
Provides for emergency health care and first aid treatment
Arranges field, gymnasium and aquatics center practice schedules, including arrangements for summer recreation programs and non-school use of playing fields and facilities
Recruits, screens, interviews and recommends prospective coaches
Makes coaching assignment recommendations
Supervises and evaluates coaching staff and other athletic personnel
Performs other duties as assigned
What We Offer:
As a contracted employee, this position is assigned to work 228 days per year and 8 hours per day.
Salary details are available within the SASO/SAST Agreement
Starting salary is in accordance with the negotiated agreement, increases with experience and education.
Contracted employees receive competitive benefits.
All employees receive professional development
The SASO/SAST agreement and the Board of Education are currently working on a new professional agreement. While that is in the works, please refer to the current agreement as to pay and benefits that are in place for the 2025-26 school year.
Attachment(s):
Athletic Director job description (1).pdf
Postings current as of 5/16/2026 7:03:56 PM CST.
Job ID: 521350890
Originally Posted on: 5/15/2026
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