Athletic/Activities Director

Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $85,000 to $110,000 Per Year

Mt. Abraham Union Middle/High School is a grades 7–12 school serving approximately 550 students from four vibrant Addison County towns. Our picturesque campus features outstanding athletic fields and recently renovated facilities, including an indoor pool, offering exceptional opportunities to build and sustain high-quality athletic and co-curricular programs.

We are committed to ensuring all students have access to high-quality, personalized, proficiency-based learning and authentic assessment experiences.

Beyond the classroom, we believe athletics and co-curricular activities are essential to student growth. Our programs are a vital extension of our mission, helping students build leadership, resilience, teamwork, creativity, and a strong sense of belonging.

We are dedicated to supporting every student to thrive at Mt. Abraham—academically, socially, and emotionally—so they graduate prepared for meaningful engagement in college, career, and community.

This is an opportunity for a leader to shape and grow a comprehensive athletics and activities program within a supportive school and community.

Summary of Responsibilities

The Athletics & Activities Director provides leadership, coordination, and oversight of all middle and high school athletic and co-curricular programs. This role ensures that programs are well-organized, student-centered, and aligned with the school’s mission.

The Director is responsible for scheduling, facility coordination, supervision of coaches and advisors, and development of the activities budget. The position also ensures that all programs promote broad student participation, competitive excellence, sportsmanship, civic responsibility, and academic success.

Primary Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Collaborate with coaches, advisors, and school personnel to support student eligibility, health and safety, injury prevention, and adherence to rules and policies
• Hire and evaluate coaches in collaboration with the Building Principal
• Serve as the school’s representative to the Northern Vermont Athletic Conference, Vermont State Athletic Directors’ Association, and Vermont Principals’ Association
• Lead seasonal coaches’ meetings to review expectations, procedures, and policy updates
• Maintain regular communication with the School Board
• Supervise the Athletic Trainer
• Coordinate school-wide events including the Fine Arts Festival
• Support Commencement and Senior Week activities
• Contribute to a monthly high school newsletter
• Provide evening, weekend, and occasional holiday supervision for events and programs
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee

Operations

• Maintain clear and consistent communication with students, families, coaches, and advisors regarding schedules, eligibility, and program expectations
• Develop and manage a master schedule for all athletic and co-curricular events
• Schedule officials for all home contests in accordance with association procedures
• Coordinate transportation for all athletic and activity events and provide weekly travel schedules
• Ensure accurate and compliant team rosters, including eligibility verification (health, academic, and behavioral requirements)
• Coordinate supervision for events, including staff and law enforcement as needed
• Manage facility scheduling for evening and weekend use
• Distribute and collect budget requests from coaches and advisors and assist in overall budget development

Fiscal Management

• Manage the middle/high school athletics and activities budget, including oversight of the activities account

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise athletic and activities staff as assigned by the Principal, in accordance with MAUSD policies and procedures

Ideal Candidate

This is not a purely administrative role—this position requires a leader who can build culture, support people, and manage complexity at a high level.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized and relational leader who understands that athletics and co-curricular activities are central to a student’s sense of belonging and growth. They bring both strong operational skills and a clear vision for building inclusive, high-quality programs.

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Demonstrates a commitment to expanding access and participation so that all students feel welcomed and encouraged to engage in athletics and activities
• Builds strong, respectful relationships with students, coaches, advisors, families, and community partners
• Leads with integrity and consistency, holding high expectations for sportsmanship, conduct, and accountability
• Is an effective manager who can balance complex scheduling, logistics, and compliance requirements with attention to detail
• Communicates clearly and proactively, especially in fast-moving situations involving schedules, events, and student eligibility
• Supports and develops coaches and advisors through feedback, collaboration, and shared expectations
• Understands the connection between academics, wellness, and extracurricular involvement
• Is comfortable being a visible presence at events, including evenings and weekends, and representing the school with professionalism
• Brings energy and initiative to strengthen and grow both athletic and co-curricular programming.

Experience in school-based athletics or activities leadership is preferred, along with knowledge of Vermont Principals’ Association guidelines and conference structures.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, including health, dental, and life & long term disability insurance; retirement savings plans; paid time off; and professional development opportunities. Our benefits package is designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth, and we are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment for all members of our team.

Job Requirements

• NIAAA Certifications preferred: Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) or Certified Master Athletic Administrator (CMAA)
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Equal Opportunity Employer

MAUSD is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

Salary/Compensation: $85,000 - $110,000 per year

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