Athletic Director/ P.E. Teacher 2026-27

Primary Function

Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church.

Builds the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities.

Demonstrates effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and by incorporating school and diocesan curriculum objectives in lesson plans.

Develops and uses effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluates student progress.

Establishes a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; sets high standards for student behavior and manages inappropriate behavior effectively.

Maintains a functional and pleasant learning environment.

Cooperates with school and diocesan administration; works effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.

All the time demonstrates professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations.

Maintains confidentiality of information, displays sound judgment in dress and general behavior.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church.
• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Helps build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities.
• Demonstrate Competence in teaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter and be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning.
• Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluate student progress.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; set high standards for student behavior and manager inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperate with school and diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
• All the time demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of information, display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.

Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church.
• If a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• Excellent communications skills including written, verbal, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player.
• Available for evening and weekend work as necessary; have reliable transportation.
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology including word processing and the use of excel and related technology; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal background check prior to employment and every five years; must complete Protecting God’s Children (PGC) workshop prior to employment.

Education and Experience

• BA in Education
• Certified by the State of Florida as a Teacher
• Level I of the Diocesan Ministry Certification

Languages and Mathematical Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, vendors, employees, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning and Physical Demands

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The position may require some evening and weekend hours.