Assistant Athletic Director & Physical Education Teacher

Job Title: Assistant Athletic Director & Physical Education Teacher

Employee Type: FT Exempt

Required Degree: 4 Year Degree

Contact Information:

Nick Williams (nwilliams)

Requirements:

* Work hours willfrequentlybe flexed to support department needs. This includesa daily8-hour shift between 8am-9pm Monday through Friday as needed, in addition to some weekend hours.*

Job Summary:

The Assistant Athletic Director&Physical Education Teacher is a dual-role position that supports the Athletic Director in the daily operation, supervision, and advancement of the school’s PreK–12 athletic programs while also serving as a Physical Education teacher. This role plays a critical part in ensuring strong athletic operations, regulatory compliance, and a positive student-athlete experience, while delivering high-quality, developmentally appropriate physical education instruction that promotes lifelong wellness, movement, and character development.

This position requires a collaborative, organized, and student-centered professional who is comfortable balancing leadership, operational support, and teaching responsibilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Athletic Administration

• Assists the Athletic Director in planning, scheduling, and supervising athletic events and practices across grades PreK–12
• Coordinates transportation, officials, facilities, and game-daylogisticsfor home and away contests
• Assists with compliance of athletic league, conference, and state athletic association regulations
• Serves as a liaison between coaches, students, families, faculty, and administration
• Supports the athletic director with hiring, onboarding, training, and evaluation of coaches
• Assists with budgeting,purchasing, and inventory of athletic equipment and uniforms
• Oversees maintenance and organization of athletic facilities and storage areas
• Promotes sportsmanship, leadership, accountability, and character development
• Monitors practices and contests
• Supports social media, communication, and promotion of athletic events
• Assistswithspecial eventssuch as tournaments, awards banquets, youth camps, and community events
• Assists with the administrative and operational duties for youth sports programming

Physical Education Instruction

• Designs and delivers developmentally appropriate Physical Education curriculum
• Teaches foundational movement skills, fitness concepts, and team/individual sports
• Creates an inclusive learning environment emphasizing effort, confidence, and growth
• Differentiates instruction to meet diverse abilities and developmental stages
• Maintains a safe and organized PE environment
• Collaborates with faculty on school-wide wellness and character initiatives
• Tracks student progress and communicates with families as appropriate
• Assists with coaching and extracurricular athletics as assigned

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Understanding of PreK–12 athletic programming and physical development
• Effective classroom and behavior management skills
• Collaborative, flexible, and solution-oriented mindset

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Management, Kinesiology, or related field
• Valid Ohio teaching license in Physical Education preferred
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in coaching,physical education, or athletic administration
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification
• Coaching experience required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, run, and supervise activities for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to pounds
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to emergencies andensure student safety at all times

Summary

12 month, 1.0 FTE

The Wellington School, a PreK-12 independent school in Columbus, Ohio, is dedicated to delivering a comprehensive education where foundational skills are developed, and learning is applied through innovative, experiential approaches. At Wellington, every member of our community plays a critical role in upholding our values as we help students find their purpose and realize their potential for tomorrow’s world. Wellington is committed to…