Athletic Director/PE Teacher 2026-2027, FT

Program Leadership and Vision

• Provide programmatic vision and long-range planning for PK–12 athletics and physical education programs in partnership with the leadership team
• Articulate and implement a developmentally appropriate and mission-aligned philosophy for athletics and PE that prioritizes character, teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship, and  healthy competition
• Build a positive, inclusive athletics culture where participation is encouraged, and students feel known, challenged, and supported.
• Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and student-support colleagues to promote a healthy balance among academics and athletics.
• Establish and maintain consistent expectations for conduct, citizenship, and community standards across all teams.

Physical Education Teaching

• Teach developmentally appropriate physical education courses aligned with the school’s goals for health, fitness, skill development, teamwork, and lifelong wellness.
• Support students with a range of prior experience and ability levels, ensuring access and meaningful participation.

• Demonstrate  thoughtful, respectful, and effective classroom management techniques which support active learning and promote responsibility, self-management, and positive relationships
• 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 any external/seasonal coaches).
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and manage external coaches as needed, ensuring alignment with Cascades Academy’s mission, school policies, and expectations for working with adolescents.
• Establish clear systems for coach communication, preseason meetings, practice planning, and end-of-season reflection.
• Provide ongoing coaching development and feedback, including expectations for sportsmanship, student safety, communication with families, and collaboration with faculty.
• Ensure all coaches complete required clearances and training (e.g., background checks, concussion education, CPR/First Aid/AED expectations, etc., as applicable).
• 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 attend meetings to coordinate schedule, registration and ensure compliance with applicable rules and policies
• Coordinate with Bend Parks and Recreation to promote, organize, and register sports teams
• Build and manage athletics schedules, including practices, games, officials, transportation, and facility use.
• Maintain league and conference relationships.
• Oversee home event logistics and safety (supervision, officials, table/scorekeeping, athletic spaces, and emergency preparedness).
• Manage athletics systems and communications (calendar platforms, team pages, transportation notes, and family updates).

Budget, Equipment, and Facilities

• Develop and manage the athletics budget in coordination with the Head of School and Business Office, with responsibility for planning, forecasting, purchasing, and stewardship of resources
• 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 needs; maintain orderly storage systems and replacement cycles.
• Coordinate facility readiness and needs with appropriate campus staff (fields, gym spaces, weight/fitness areas, storage, and safety checks).
• Identify strategic program investments and cost-saving opportunities consistent with program goals.
• Partner with the Director of Marketing & Communications to order on brand athletics wear

 Communication

• Serve as the primary athletics contact for families, faculty, students and external partners.
• Distribute clear, timely communications including season welcome emails, schedules, logistics and expectations.
• Recognize and celebrate student-athletes, coaches and volunteers throughout the school year. 

Risk Management, Health, and Safety

• Ensure athletics and PE adhere to best practices for student health and safety, including concussion protocols, supervision standards, emergency action plans, and facility safety.
• Coordinate with the school health coordinator and administrators regarding injuries, return-to-play/return-to-learn considerations, and incident documentation.
• Maintain required documentation and reporting systems for participation, waivers, incidents, and compliance.