Athletic/Activities Director (Approx. .75 AD/.25 Teaching)

The Ord Public Schools is seeking a 7-12 Athletic/Activities Director for the 2026-27 school year.  Successful candidates will be motivated student-centered leaders with a strong educational/coaching background and possess the ability to build a strong collaborative school culture. Coaching experience preferred and Bachelor’s degree required, in addition to all other required or assigned certification and training. Nebraska Teaching or Administrative and Supervisory Certificate, with a Special Services Certificate in coaching preferred. Prior experience as Athletic/Activities Director is preferred but not required.  This position is a part-time AD and part-time teaching assignment to be paired with teaching at least one class per semester. Classes to be taught will be determined based on district-need and candidate endorsement area.  First Aid and CPR training required (may be obtained on the job and must be kept current).  

The Activities Director is the chief administrator of the school district’s interscholastic athletic program and serves in both a leadership and management role. The responsibilities of the Activities Director extend to all activities of the school program. The Activities Director may delegate performance of management duties. Such delegation does not relieve the Activities Director from ultimate responsibility or accountability.

1. Serve as the educational leader of the school district’s activities program and as a positive contributing member of the administrative team.

2. Administer, as chief administrator, the development and maintenance of a positive activities program designed to meet the needs of students and to carry out the policies of the Board of Education.

3. Provide a leadership structure to ensure rules and instructions to school employees and students are in compliance with Board policy and NSAA rules.

4. Be aware of, communicate and enforce activity code discipline rules and expectations.

5. Coach teams when necessary in the absence of assigned coaches.

6. Ensure that the mission and goals of the school district are adequately reflected in the school’s activities program and operations. 

7. Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with the activities program employees and volunteers.

8. Schedule and coordinate use of school athletic and activities facilities for practices, games and special events associated with the activities program.  Maintain a current facility use calendar that is available to the administrative and activities staff.

9. Coordinate all reasonable and necessary provisions for the opposing team and game officials prior to an event, including locker room access, towels, access to equipment, etc.

10. Recommend to the Superintendent any personnel changes that are in the best interests of the District.

11. Verify each student-athlete’s academic and physical eligibility, in accordance with NSAA rules and Board policies and directives.

12. Coordinate and serve as a professional liaison between the District and the media and the District and the community.

13. Serve as a role model to all students.

14. Serve as a positive member of the community in a way that does not negatively affect the District’s reputation or image in the community.

15. Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the District, including the education of students. 

16. Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and administration.

17. Adhere to all District policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.

18. Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.

19. Adhere to the code of ethics of the District and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE Rule 27).