We are currently hiring for the 2025-2026 school year
Job Description
Title: Health & Wellness Teacher and Associate Athletic Director
Division: Upper School
Reports to: Athletic Director (and Head of School)
Status: Full-time, Exempt (Academic Year)
Salary Range: $75,000 and MWA Benefits
Summary
The primary role of Making Waves Academy’s Health & Wellness Teacher & Associate Athletic Director is to support the Athletic Director in the overall administration and management of the athletic programs. This dual-role combines physical education (“Health and Wellness”) instruction with athletic program administration, (50% Teaching / 50% Administration). That is, serve as a teacher delivering curriculum to students grades 9-12 and an Associate Athletic Director supporting and ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of athletic activities. This role is ideal for an educator who is passionate about academics and athletics, and can effectively manage classroom responsibilities while supporting the middle school and upper school's athletic activities. This position includes evening and weekend hours.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Health & Wellness (50% FTE)
Plan and deliver comprehensive PE curriculum aligned with state standards and charter school goals
Teach multiple grade levels (9-12) with differentiated instruction for varying skill levels
Assess student fitness levels, motor skills development, and participation
Maintain equipment inventory and ensure safe use of gymnasium and outdoor facilities
Integrate health education components including nutrition, wellness, and injury prevention
Adapt programming for students with diverse physical abilities and medical considerations
Document student progress and communicate with parents regarding PE participation and achievements
Associate Athletic Director (50% FTE)
In collaboration with the Athletic Director, schedule practice, games, and tournaments, coordinating with the athletic league and opposing schools. Coordinate home game operations, including facility setup, officials, and any concessions. Coordinate transportation for away games and travel.
Be present at selected athletic events, including evenings and weekends, to provide supervision and support. Promote sportsmanship and ethical conduct among student-athletes.
Help to ensure strict compliance with league, section, NFHS, and state athletic association rules and regulations. Verify athletic eligibility and help to continuously monitor student-athlete academic progress in coordination with academic teachers.
Assist with equipment and uniform ordering, inventory, distribution, maintenance, and collection. Support fundraising efforts and community engagement for athletic programs. Assist with the department’s social media accounts, sharing updates, photos, and videos, and provide athletic updates for school calendars. Communicate regularly with parents, students, and the community regarding athletic programs.
Coordinate athletic award ceremonies, banquets, and recognition events.
Support coaches with administrative tasks and program needs. Manage department files and records, including the collection and tracking of required forms (e.g., physicals, consent). Maintain accurate records for participation, injuries, and emergency contacts. Maintain league standings, statistics, and reporting requirements.
Assist with athletic budget components, including expenses for equipment, uniforms, and travel.
Support facility maintenance.
Mission Alignment
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Making Waves Academy’s mission, core values, standards, competencies, and code of conduct outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Participate in the school community – attending school competitions, performances, assemblies, and supporting student events, student clubs, and club advisors.
Participate in required campus supervision duties every week, from Monday to Friday, with varying frequency depending on the semester's supervision assignment.
Work Environment
This job operates in an indoor and outdoor school environment and routinely uses standard office/school equipment.
Evening and weekend work required to cover athletic events. Occasional travel for away games.
Physical Demands
Lift and carry objects up to 100 pounds (with assistance); Move around campus, including gyms, fields, and turf; Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out; Maintain balance or stay upright in unstable positions; Use hands and fingers to operate equipment and tape students; Coordinate movement of multiple parts of the body; See differences between colors, shades, and brightness; Hear sounds and recognize differences between them. Be able to handle outdoor temperatures; Be able to work long periods of time without getting tired or out of breath.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Management, Education Administration, or a related field and 3+ years’ progressive experience in athletics. Previous experience in athletic administration or coaching desired
Valid teaching certificate with PE endorsement
Knowledge of high school athletics regulations and league operations helpful
Experience working with students and families from historically underserved communities. Demonstrates cultural competency and a commitment to equity and inclusion in school athletics
Skills and Abilities
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
Ability to support a positive, inclusive athletic culture that reflects the school’s mission and values
Ability to effectively coach student-athletes
Ability to build strong relationships, collaborate effectively, and navigate interpersonal dynamics with diverse groups. Conflict resolution and mediation skills
Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with students, families, coaches, administrators, faculty, and community members
Organizational and planning skills for managing teams, transportation, equipment, and game/event schedules
Highly organized, goal-oriented, and focused on outcomes. Manages multiple priorities in a dynamic, student focused environment. Ability to adapt and align with school-related initiatives
Ability to work effectively under pressure. Able to handle high amounts of stress. Adapts quickly to last-minute changes like weather, transportation issues, or eligibility concerns
Licenses or Certificates
Employment eligibility will include fingerprints/Live Scan, tuberculosis (TB) screening, and other employment clearance.
Current CPR/First Aid/AED desired.
Reasonable Accommodation
Consistent with its obligations under the law, MWA will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Equal Employment Opportunity Is Our Policy
Making Waves Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the School to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to their perceived or identified: race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyle, including but not limited to braids, locks, and twists); color; gender, (including gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity, whether or not the employee is transitioning or has transitioned); sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to such); religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices); marital/registered domestic partner status; age (forty (40) and over); national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken and possession of a driver’s license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the U.S. is authorized by federal law); physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS); medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics); taking of a leave of absence pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), Pregnancy Disability Leave (“PDL”) law, Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”), the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), or laws related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking laws; genetic information; sexual orientation; military and veteran status; or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
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