Athletic Director & Graduation Coach
Young World Physical Education, Onsted, MI, United States
Starting Date:
Jul 1, 2026
Job Description Title:
Athletic Director & High School Graduation Coach
Reports To:
High School Principal
Salary Range:
$84,000 - $90,000
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Includes health insurance and retirement
Working Days:
~222
Position Summary The Athletic Director & High School Graduation Coach oversees the district’s interscholastic athletic programs while providing targeted academic monitoring and graduation support to eligible high school students. This position ensures compliant, well‑managed athletic programs and coordinated student support services that promote student engagement, eligibility, and on‑time graduation.
Qualifications
Must meet Michigan certification requirements or district qualifications for athletic administration.
Experience in education, coaching, athletic administration, or student support services preferred.
Strong organizational, communication, and supervision skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, staff, students, parents, and community partners.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities across athletics and student support.
Performance Responsibilities Athletic Program Leadership
Organize, direct, and supervise the district’s interscholastic athletic programs in accordance with MHSAA rules and district policy.
Promote athletics as an extension of the district’s educational mission.
Assist the High School Principal and Superintendent in the selection, assignment, and evaluation of coaches.
Prepare and submit coach payroll documentation and required MHSAA notifications.
Conduct or coordinate annual coach evaluations and maintain required documentation.
Annual review and update of Athletic Handbook and Athletic Code of Conduct.
Participation in Athletic Council Meetings.
Athletic Operations & Game Administration
Supervise the administration of all middle school and high school athletic contests.
Attend or ensure administrative coverage for all required home athletic events.
Make weather‑related contest decisions in collaboration with administrators and opposing athletic directors.
Schedule contests, officials, transportation, and facilities for athletic events.
Secure and supervise ticket takers, table workers, press box staff, and event personnel.
Ensure athletic facilities are prepared, supervised, and secured before and after events.
Oversee crowd management, student safety, and emergency response during events.
Athletic Budget, Equipment & Facilities
Prepare and manage the athletic budget in collaboration with coaches and administration.
Maintain accurate financial records for athletic accounts.
Inventory, secure, distribute, and maintain athletic equipment.
Coordinate with maintenance staff regarding athletic facilities and fields.
Assist with hosting MHSAA tournaments and special athletic events.
Eligibility, Compliance & Student Support
Maintain athletic eligibility lists in accordance with district policy.
Monitor academic eligibility of student‑athletes and communicate status to coaches.
Investigate and enforce training rules violations.
Meet with student‑athletes and parents regarding eligibility, conduct, and participation.
Serve as liaison to Athletic Boosters and community athletic partners.
Student Monitoring & Graduation Support
Provide academic monitoring and graduation support to eligible 31A students.
Identify at‑risk students using academic, attendance, and behavioral data.
Maintain accurate documentation of student contacts, interventions, and progress.
Communicate regularly with students regarding graduation requirements and expectations.
Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and administrators to support student success.
Facilitate communication between students, families, and school staff regarding academic progress.
Participate in student support meetings as needed.
Align graduation support efforts with building‑level expectations and eligibility requirements.
Professional Conduct & Collaboration
Maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, officials, and the community.
Communicate clearly and professionally in all settings.
Attend Board of Education meetings and league meetings as requested.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the High School Principal.
Terms of Employment Per individual contract.
Position Type Full‑Time
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
Contact Information
Karen Springer
PO Box 220
Onsted, Michigan 49265
Phone: (517) 467-2174
Email: springer.k@onstedschools.us
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Jul 1, 2026
Job Description Title:
Athletic Director & High School Graduation Coach
Reports To:
High School Principal
Salary Range:
$84,000 - $90,000
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Includes health insurance and retirement
Working Days:
~222
Position Summary The Athletic Director & High School Graduation Coach oversees the district’s interscholastic athletic programs while providing targeted academic monitoring and graduation support to eligible high school students. This position ensures compliant, well‑managed athletic programs and coordinated student support services that promote student engagement, eligibility, and on‑time graduation.
Qualifications
Must meet Michigan certification requirements or district qualifications for athletic administration.
Experience in education, coaching, athletic administration, or student support services preferred.
Strong organizational, communication, and supervision skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, staff, students, parents, and community partners.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities across athletics and student support.
Performance Responsibilities Athletic Program Leadership
Organize, direct, and supervise the district’s interscholastic athletic programs in accordance with MHSAA rules and district policy.
Promote athletics as an extension of the district’s educational mission.
Assist the High School Principal and Superintendent in the selection, assignment, and evaluation of coaches.
Prepare and submit coach payroll documentation and required MHSAA notifications.
Conduct or coordinate annual coach evaluations and maintain required documentation.
Annual review and update of Athletic Handbook and Athletic Code of Conduct.
Participation in Athletic Council Meetings.
Athletic Operations & Game Administration
Supervise the administration of all middle school and high school athletic contests.
Attend or ensure administrative coverage for all required home athletic events.
Make weather‑related contest decisions in collaboration with administrators and opposing athletic directors.
Schedule contests, officials, transportation, and facilities for athletic events.
Secure and supervise ticket takers, table workers, press box staff, and event personnel.
Ensure athletic facilities are prepared, supervised, and secured before and after events.
Oversee crowd management, student safety, and emergency response during events.
Athletic Budget, Equipment & Facilities
Prepare and manage the athletic budget in collaboration with coaches and administration.
Maintain accurate financial records for athletic accounts.
Inventory, secure, distribute, and maintain athletic equipment.
Coordinate with maintenance staff regarding athletic facilities and fields.
Assist with hosting MHSAA tournaments and special athletic events.
Eligibility, Compliance & Student Support
Maintain athletic eligibility lists in accordance with district policy.
Monitor academic eligibility of student‑athletes and communicate status to coaches.
Investigate and enforce training rules violations.
Meet with student‑athletes and parents regarding eligibility, conduct, and participation.
Serve as liaison to Athletic Boosters and community athletic partners.
Student Monitoring & Graduation Support
Provide academic monitoring and graduation support to eligible 31A students.
Identify at‑risk students using academic, attendance, and behavioral data.
Maintain accurate documentation of student contacts, interventions, and progress.
Communicate regularly with students regarding graduation requirements and expectations.
Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and administrators to support student success.
Facilitate communication between students, families, and school staff regarding academic progress.
Participate in student support meetings as needed.
Align graduation support efforts with building‑level expectations and eligibility requirements.
Professional Conduct & Collaboration
Maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, officials, and the community.
Communicate clearly and professionally in all settings.
Attend Board of Education meetings and league meetings as requested.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the High School Principal.
Terms of Employment Per individual contract.
Position Type Full‑Time
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
Contact Information
Karen Springer
PO Box 220
Onsted, Michigan 49265
Phone: (517) 467-2174
Email: springer.k@onstedschools.us
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