Athletic Director @ Thompson Middle School (Stipend Position)

Athletic Director @ Thompson Middle School (Stipend Position) Thompson Middle School – Newport, Rhode Island. Job Details Job ID: 5786819 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jun 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026 Position Type: After school/Evening Job Description To provide every student at Thompson Middle School an opportunity to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity that will foster physical skills, a sense of worth and competence, a knowledge and understanding of the pleasures of sport, and the principles of fair play. Responsibilities Organizes and administers the overall program of extracurricular athletics, both intramural and interscholastic, at Thompson Middle School. Assumes responsibility for coordination of the athletic program. Coordinates all athletic program events and activities with the Director of the Recreation Department, City of Newport. Fosters good school‑community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic program. Assumes responsibility for the organization and scheduling of all interscholastic athletic events. Hires officials and police officers as required, arranges for the attendance of the school physician, and assumes general responsibility for the proper supervision of home games. Arranges transportation for athletic contest participants. Assists the principal in the development of appropriate rules and regulations governing the conduct of athletic activities. Verifies each athlete's eligibility according to established physical and academic requirements of eligibility for participation in each sport. Prepares and administers the athletic program budget and orders supplies and equipment. Supervises all ticket sales and fund‑raising events of the athletic program and assumes responsibility for proper handling of funds. Arranges all details of visiting teams' needs, gymnasium services, and field assistance, as appropriate. Makes arrangements for non‑school use of playing fields and facilities. Coordinates all athletic activities and available facilities for practices and games. Administers the insurance program covering school athletes and assumes responsibility for all processing of reports and claims. Keeps records of the results of all athletic contests, and maintains a record file of all award winners, stating the date and type of award. Administers all interscholastic policies and procedures working within the confines of the rules and by laws of the Rhode Island Interscholastic League / RIPCOA. Qualifications Knowledge of all phases of athletics. Possession of good oral and written communication skills. Evidence of ability to work successfully at an administrative level. Terms of Employment $3,000 stipend for 8/24/26‑6/30/27. Application Instructions Applicants apply through Upon a conditional offer of employment, you will be asked to provide: A background check ID required for the I‑9 form W‑4 forms (Federal and State) Completed Application Direct Deposit Form & Voided Check/Bank Authorization Letter Eligibility Citizenship, residency or work visa required. EEO Statement The Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education