Health & Physical Education Teacher / Athletic Director / Multi-Sport Coach

Mount Airy Middle School is seeking an energetic, organized, relationship-driven educator to serve as a Health & Physical Education Teacher, Athletic Director, and Multi-Sport Coach. This unique leadership opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about developing students academically, physically, socially, and emotionally while helping grow a strong culture of athletics, leadership, and school pride.

We are looking for a team member who values relationships, embraces high expectations, communicates effectively, and is willing to become part of the Mount Airy family as we continue building a positive and competitive middle school athletic program.

Position Overview

This position includes responsibilities in three interconnected areas:

• Standards-based instruction in middle grades Health & Physical Education
• Leadership and coordination of the middle school athletic program
• Coaching and mentoring student-athletes through multiple sports seasons

The ideal candidate is highly organized, student-centered, collaborative, and capable of balancing multiple responsibilities while maintaining professionalism, positivity, and strong communication with students, staff, families, and the community.

Essential Responsibilities

Health & Physical Education Teacher

• Deliver engaging, comprehensive, standards-based instruction aligned to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Healthful Living
• Create a safe, inclusive, and active learning environment for all students
• Utilize data, formative assessment, and differentiated instruction to support student growth
• Promote lifelong wellness, fitness, teamwork, leadership, and healthy decision-making
• Maintain accurate records, lesson plans, grading, and communication with families
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff to support the whole child
• Incorporate fitness, movement, and social-emotional learning into instruction

Athletic Director

• Coordinate and oversee middle school athletic programs, schedules, transportation, eligibility, facilities, equipment, and game operations
• Ensure compliance with district and conference athletic guidelines and expectations
• Create and monitor athletic budgets to ensure appropriate use of funds spread across all athletic programs.
• Maintain organization and communication related to athletics, including parent communication, scheduling, officials, and student participation
• Support coaches in building positive team culture and student-athlete development
• Promote sportsmanship, academic accountability, and student leadership
• Assist in growing community support and school pride around athletics

Coach Responsibilities

•  Coach one Tier 1 sport, as well as any additional sports positions that remain unfiled. 
• Develop student-athletes through skill instruction, teamwork, character, discipline, and leadership
• Foster a culture focused on effort, growth, accountability, and relationships
• Communicate effectively with players, families, staff and administration
• Maintain high expectations for academic and behavioral success
• Model professionalism, integrity, and positivity

Desired Qualifications

• North Carolina teaching licensure in Health & Physical Education 
• Previous coaching and/or athletic leadership experience preferred
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability and knowledge in the areas of field maintenance, mowing, field painting, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
• Commitment to middle school students and developmental needs
• Passion for building relationships and contributing to a positive school culture
• Willingness to invest beyond the school day to support students and athletics