BULLETIN BOARD
Notice of Position Availability
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
National Federation of State High School Associations
The NFHS Board of Directors is officially announcing a vacancy for the position of executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations, which has been created by the impending May 2010 retirement of Executive Director Robert F. Kanaby. The NFHS, which is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, is the national leadership organization for high school athletic and fine arts activity programs. Since 1920, the NFHS has led the development of education-based interscholastic sports and fine arts activities that help students succeed in their lives. Members of the NFHS are high school associations in the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, and the NFHS reaches more than 19,000 high schools and more than 11 million participants in high school activity programs through its 51 members.
The Executive Director is responsible for general administration of NFHS headquarters in Indianapolis, IN and employing an administrative and support staff within the budgetary limitations established by the Board of Directors; screening, hiring and dismissal of all NFHS staff members; reporting to the Board of Directors at four annual meetings; and providing leadership, direction and support to the 51 member associations.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate should:
- Have the ability to communicate - both in written and verbal form - to small and large groups, as well as individuals.
- Have demonstrated the ability to lead.
- Have demonstrated good judgment.
- Have demonstrated responsible behavior.
- Have a commitment to education-based athletics and activities.
- Be respected within the community of his/her experience.
- Have high moral character.
- Have a reputation of sound integrity and honesty.
- Have a passion for the true mission of education-based activities.
- Be a consensus-builder.
- Be a change agent.
- Be knowledgeable and well-read.
Education/General Experience Requirements
- Minimum of an earned Master's Degree in Education or related field - Doctorate desirable.
- Background in teaching, coaching and administration at the secondary level (grades 7-12), including superintendents, principals, athletic administrators. Minimum of 15 years combined experience in the above-mentioned positions.
- Understanding of, or involvement and experience with, state high school associations.
- Understanding of the role of the NFHS.
- Experience with the legal process at all levels.
- Prior positions of leadership.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application packet should include the following:
- 1. Letter of application, directed to NFHS President Ennis Proctor.
- 2. A resume that reflects the qualifications and skills for the position.
- 3. A list of four references, only one of which should be a character reference. Please include addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses for all references.
All materials should be directed to Mautrice Meriweather, Human Resources Manager,
NFHS, PO Box 690, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206.
Application Timeline
- 1. December 4, 2009 - Deadline for Receipt of Applications
- 2. February 1-2, 2010 - Interviews with Finalists for Position
- 3. February 15, 2010 - Press Release Distributed to Announce Successful Candidate
- 4. May 15, 2010 - Anticipated Start Date for New Executive Director
The National Federation of State High School Associations shall hire, recruit and promote staff members without regard to gender, race, color, national origin, religion, age and disability, in accordance with applicable provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991; and all other applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Nashua South High School - Immediate openings for the 2009-2010 seasons: Spring 2010: JV Girls Lacrosse - Head Coach. All interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume and three references to Peter Casey, Director of Athletics & Wellness, 36 Riverside Drive, Nashua South High School, Nashua, NH 03062 or email to caseyp@nashua.edu
Nashua North High School - Immediate openings for the 2009-2010 seasons: Spring 2010: Varsity Girls Lacrosse - Head Coach. All interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume and three references to Peter Casey, Director of Athletics & Wellness, 12 Chuck Druding Drive, Nashua North High School, Nashua, NH 03063 or email to caseyp@nashua.edu
Littleton High School is looking for a Varsity Softball coach for the upcoming season. Please send Resume and references to Greg Fillion, AD, 159 Oak Hill Ave, Littleton, NH 03561 or Call 444-5601 for more information.
Coe-Brown Northwood Academy is seeking a JV Baseball Coach for the 2010 spring athletic season. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and resume to: Matthew Skidds, Athletic Director, Coe-Brown Northwood Academy, 907 First NH Turnpike, Northwood, NH 03261
Bedford High School is seeking qualified and committed coaches for the winter and spring 2009-2010 seasons. The winter season runs from November 23, 2009- March 1, 2010, and the spring season runs from March 22-June 1, 2010. Bedford plays predominately Class I schools in the state and is recognized for producing highly competitive and successful teams. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Previous experience playing and or coaching the sport is preferred but not required. Winter - J.V. Boys' Head Ice Hockey Coach Spring Varsity Girls' Assistant Track & Field Coach (Hurdles and Jumping events) If interested, please contact William L. Whitmore, Director of Athletics, at 603-310-9010 or via e-mail at whitmoreb@sau25.net. Please include cover letter, resume and (3) letters of recommendation.
Windham High School A newly built high school announces that they have the following coaching position openings: Gymnastics, Indoor Track (Distance Running), Softball, Boys' Lacrosse, Varsity Boys' and Girls' Tennis. These positions will be for sub-varsity for the 2009-10 seasons with expectation of varsity the following. If you are interested in any of these positions you must complete the online application process at http://www.applitrack.com/sau28/onlineapp/ or you may contact the Athletic Administrator, Bill Raycraft via email braycraft@windhamsd.org for more information.
Pittsfield Middle High School has an opening for a Middle School Boys Basketball Coach. Anyone interested, please send a resume with references to Peter Tuttle, Athletic Director, Pittsfield Middle High School, 23 Oneida Street, Pittsfield NH 03263 or ptuttle@pittsfield.k12.nh.us
Epping High School has an opening for a JV Boys Basketball Coach. Anyone interested, please send a resume and three references to Larry Averill, Athletic Director, Epping HS, 21 Academy Street, Epping NH 03042 or laverill@sau14.org
SCHOOLS SEEKING GAMES: Hanover High School is looking for a boys basketball team to take part in its holiday tournament on 12/29 & 12/30. For details, contact Athletic Director Mike Jackson at (603) 643-0655 or Michael.jackson@dresden.us.
Sanborn Regional High School is looking for boys and girls freshmen basketball games for the 2009-2010 season. Please contact Vicki Parady-Guay at vparadyguay@sau17.org.
Raymond High School Boys/Girls basketball teams are looking for preseason scrimmages. If interested please contact: Davinney Brazeau at d.brazeau@sau33.com.
Souhegan High School has the following coaching positions open for the 2009-2010 school year: Wrestling Asst., JV Girls Basketball, Freshman Boys Lacrosse, JV Boys Lacrosse, Varsity Boys Lacrosse, JV Softball, Varsity Softball Asst. Interested candidates should send letter of interest, resumes, and references to Athletic Director Chris Lavoie, 412 Boston Post Road, Amherst, NH 03301 or clavoie@sprise.com.
Manchester West High School is currently looking for a junior varsity cheerleading coach for the winter season. Applicants please complete an application located on the Manchester School District website www.mansd.org. It is located under athletics. Please send completed application and a letter of interest to the human resources department at 286 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH 03104. Call Athletic Coordinator Sarah Dumais at West High School with any questions (603-628-6189).
Pelham High School has the following openings: Head Coach Gymnastics, Head Coach Girls' Lacrosse, JV Coach Girls' Lacrosse, Head Coach Girls' Tennis, JV Softball. Interested candidates should send resume, letter of interest, and references to Tim Powers A.D. Pelham High School 85 Marsh Rd Pelham, NH 03076 or tpowers@pelhamsd.org
Bow High School is hiring a Varsity Wrestling Coach for the 2009-2010 season and a Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach for the 2010 spring season. Interested experienced candidates should contact Athletic Administrator Jim Kaufman at 228-2210 extension 303.
Winnisquam Regional High School is looking for a JV Boys Basketball Coach. Please send a letter of interest and resume to Jeff Cloos, Director of Athletics, Winnisquam Regional High School, 435 West Main St, Tilton, NH 03276 or to email jcloos@wrsdsau59.org
Laconia High School has the following positions open for 2009-10: Varsity Ice Hockey Coach. Contact Jim Chase, Laconia High School Athletic Director, 345 Union Ave. Laconia, NH 03246 603-524-3350 ext. 114 jchase@laconia.k12.nh.us
Fall Mountain Regional High School has the following coaching vacancies for the 2009-10 season: Fall and Winter Varsity Spirit Coach. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and resume to: Casey Todd, Director of Athletics, Fall Mountain Regional High School, 134 FMRHS Rd, Langdon NH 03602 or ctodd@sau60.org.
Franklin High School has the following Fall 2009 positions open: JV Field Hockey Coach, JV Football assistant. Previous experience preferred. Please send a letter of intent and resume to Mike Zmuda, Athletic Director, Franklin High School, 115 Central Street Franklin, NH 03235.
Hollis/Brookline High School is looking for a part time athletic trainer to fill a one year position who must be licensed in NH and be certified. Interested applicants please send resume to Rhon Rupp, Athletic Director , Hollis/Brookline HS, 24 Cavalier Court, Hollis NH 03049 or email to ruppr@sau41.k12.nh.us.
Kingswood Regional High School is looking for: Varsity Asst. Football, JV Boys Soccer. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and resume to: Andrea Ogden, Director of Athletics, KRHS 396 S. Main St. Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Pelham High School has the following openings for the 2009-10 school year. Girls JV Soccer, Girls Reserve Basketball, Boys JV Lacrosse, Girls JV Lacrosse, JV Softball, and Girls Varsity Tennis. Interested candidates should send letter of interest, resumes, and references to Tim Powers A.D. 85 Marsh Rd. Pelham, NH 03076 or tpowers@pelhamsd.org
Bishop Guertin High School Coaching Vacancies: Bishop Guertin High School in Nashua currently has vacancies for the following positions: Winter 2009-2010: Girls Freshman Basketball and Diving. Spring 2010: Girls Freshman Lacrosse. Anyone interested should send a letter of interest and resume to Tony Johnson Athletic Director. Bishop Guertin High School, 194 Lund Rd. Nashua, NH 03060 or by email at johnsont@bghs.org
Prospect Mountain High School has openings for Winter Spirit Coach, Varsity Boys Tennis. Interested candidates should send letter of intent, resume, and three letters of reference to Corey Roux, Athletic Director, Prospect Mountain High School, Alton, NH 03809
Pembroke Academy has the following positions open: Girls Asst. Varsity Track Coach, Girls Varsity Lacrosse, Girls Asst. Varsity Lacrosse, Boys & Girls Alpine Ski Coach. All interested candidates should send a brief letter of interest and resume to Athletic Director, Suzanne Klink at Pembroke Academy, 209 Academy Rd. Pembroke, NH 03275. If emailing, send to sklink@sau53.org
ConVal Regional High School has the followig vacancies for the 2009-2010 school year: Winter Track, Spring Track and Boys Varsity Basketball. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resume to Jon Hall, AD, Conval High School, 184 Hancock Road, Peterborough, NH 03458 or contact him directly at 603-924-3869 Ext. 3001 or jhall@conval.edu
Alvirne High School: Immediate openings for the 2009-2010 seasons: Winter: Girl's Freshmen Basketball, Girl's Junior Varsity Basketball, Junior Varsity winter cheerleading, assistant wrestling, assistant hockey. Spring: Junior Varsity softball. All interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume and three references to Karen Bonney, Athletic Director, Alvirne High School, 200 Derry Road, Hudson, NH 03051 or email at kbonney@alvirnehs.org
Belmont High School has the following position open: Girl's JV Basketball Coach, previous experience preferred. Please send a letter of intent and resume to Rick Acquilano, Athletic Director, Belmont High School, 255 Seavey Road, Belmont, NH 03220.
John Stark Regional High School has the following coaching openings for the 2009-2010 school year: Girls JV Soccer, Girls Reserve Soccer, JV Field Hockey, Varsity Swimming and Boys JV Lacrosse. Send a current resume, letter of interest and three current letters of reference to Mark Searles, Athletic Director, John Stark Regional High School, 618 North Stark Highway, Weare, NH 03281 or email him at mark.searles@sau24.org
Newport High School has the following coaching vacancies: Boys varsity Basketball, Boys JV Basketball, Middle School Field Hockey. If interested please contact Doug Beaupre, AD at 863-2414 ext.1427 or e-mail beaup6@aol.com
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