Personnel Vacancy
Athletic Director
Fort Chiswell High School
April 23, 2026
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
1. To implement rules, regulations, and policies of the principal, school board, and Virginia
High School League (VHSL).
2. To attend and supervise home athletic contests and competitions.
3. To attend and supervise away athletic events as assigned by the principal.
4. To keep the principal informed on the business of athletics.
5. To keep the overall athletic program fiscally sound and in the black.
6. Preferred: To serve in a teaching role within the school as well, contributing to the
academic program through classroom teaching.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Is 21 years of age and possesses a collegiate professional license.
2. Possesses leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively
with athletes, coaches, students, school administrators, staff, parents, the community, and
other stakeholders.
3. Demonstrates sufficient knowledge of the business aspects of high school sports to ensure
that the athletic program is operated efficiently and in a fiscally responsible manner.
4. Exhibits the physical ability to effectively perform the various responsibilities of the job.
5. Demonstrates a willingness to enroll, become a member, or have completed applicable
NIAAA & VIAAA professional development classes, certifications, and conferences.
6. Preferred: Holds appropriate endorsement(s) to teach in an academic subject area and
demonstrates the ability to effectively instruct students in a classroom setting.
7. Has experience as a teacher, Administrator, Athletic Director, or equivalent experience,
with accompanying VHSL coaching experience.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Supervises the athletic program in consultation with the principal.
2. Negotiates written athletic contracts with all participating schools.
3. Ensures eligibility of players and cheerleaders (written parent permission, academic
eligibility, medical exams, and maintains files).
4. Prepares and exchanges eligibility list with competing schools.
5. Recommends coaching personnel to the principal and joins the principal to evaluate the head
coaches.
6. Ensures that fields and courts are prepared for competition.
7. Supervises all athletic facilities and recommends maintenance and repairs.
8. Ensures that spectator accommodations are prepared.
9. Meets with coaches each semester to keep them informed of matters pertaining to the
athletic program.
10. Engages and pays police officers as needed.
11. Interprets and enforces all athletic regulations as specified by the school, district, region,
and state.
12. Schedules bus transportation for high school athletic trips.
13. Arranges for lodging and expenses for away contests as necessary.
14. Collects payments from other teams in accordance with contracts.
15. Supervises the purchase, care, repair, storage, issuance, and inventory of equipment.
16. Assists the principal in the issuance of complimentary passes for the school.
17. Makes arrangements for all non-school facilities needed in the athletic program (golf
courses, tennis courts, cross country courses, etc.).
18. Follows school board policies, laws, and regulations when purchasing necessary athletic
supplies and equipment.
19. Maintains safety and inventory of tickets and balances tickets with money collected.
20. Maintains appropriate controls over money collected and makes timely deposits.
21. Arranges proper medical care for injured athletes as needed.
22. Requests or arranges to have a physician and rescue squad present at all home varsity
football games and other events as appropriate.
23. Notifies parents and principal of any severe injuries and follows up regarding cases.
24. Coordinates with appropriate personnel the schedule for bands, pre-game ceremonies,
and half-time programs.
25. Maintains a history of athletic accomplishments.
26. Prepares certificates of award for all sports and enforces all regulations and requirements.
27. Acts as tournament director of VHSL district, regional, and state athletic events as
assigned by the principal.
28. Coordinates programs with the community and schedules the use of athletic facilities as
assigned by the principal.
29. Works with the principal to schedule school faculty members to act as security personnel
or to perform other tasks at selected games.
30. Provides schedules for middle school and high school to publicize all athletic programs.
31. Provides officiating organizations with copies of middle school and high school
schedules for officiating coverage.
32. Represents the school at district, regional, and state meetings.
33. Maintains confidentiality of job- and school-related information.
34. Performs other related duties as assigned by the principal and/or assistant principal
involving the AD assignment.
35. Preferred: Teaches assigned classes, plans and delivers instruction, assesses students
progress, and fulfills all professional responsibilities associated with a teaching role.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Athletic Director’s contract/coaching & academic supplements. Supplements are established by
the school board. Teaching duties, if assigned, will be based on the 2026-2027 Teacher’s Salary
Scale.
Current qualified employees of the Wythe County School Board may submit a letter of interest.
All other interested and qualified applicants may submit an application for employment and supporting documents for employment to:
Director of Personnel and Human Resources
Wythe County Public Schools
1570 West Reservoir Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
Telephone: 276-228-5411; Fax: 276-228-9192
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: http://wythe.k12.va.us
APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED
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