Physical Education (Middle/High) / Athletic Director

Virgil Browne Glencoe Charter School is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team by serving in the capacity of a physical education (middle school and high school) teacher and athletic director.

This person will be responsible for creating a classroom environment that fosters, promotes, and develops an understanding of the relationship of healthy body functions and exercise; that motivates each student to cultivate physical fitness, and appropriate social and emotional adjustment; that discovers and develops talents of students in physical achievement; and that develops strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual, and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each student's ability.

As the athletic director, this person will provide leadership in the development, organization, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the athletic programs. Achieving excellence requires this person to work collaboratively to lead and nurture members of the program and to communicate effectively with parents, members of the community, and colleagues in other districts and schools. In addition, this person will be required to coach at least one (1) major sport.

The applicant must possess at least a Bachelor's degree, have previous coaching experience, and meet the Louisiana Department of Education licensure eligibility requirements to teach physical education, and must possess, or be eligible for, an appropriate Louisiana teaching license. In addition, the applicant must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. The candidate must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education with an academic major in the appropriate field.
• At least 1 year of experience as an Athletic Director and/or 5 years of coaching experience.
• Possession of a degree add-on or certification in the Physical Education/Coach field.
• Possession of an active CPR certification.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person