Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics
Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics
Jamie Grimshaw Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics
Phone: (315) 668-4220 x70233
Primary Work Activities
Oversees the Health and Physical Education Departments K-12.
Attends all relevant league and conference meetings for athletics to ensure compliance with current regulations for health, PE, and athletics.
Supervise and evaluate the coaching staff and health and physical education teachers.
Communicates regularly with health, PE, and coaching staff.
Recruits and recommends staff for Athletics, Health and Physical Education
Supervises the scheduling and use of athletic facilities for the school district and resolves athletic conflicts regarding field or building use.
Participates with the administration involving athletes that have violated school rules, conference rules and game suspensions giving each athlete “Due Process.”
Reviews the eligibility requirements of students that involve transfers and extended eligibility.
Responsible for administering all interscholastic policies and procedures within the confines of District policies, League procedures, the rules established by NYSPHSAA and regulations established by NYS Education Department.
Responsible for development of all interscholastic game schedules and make up contests.
Supervises transportation arrangements for all interscholastic athletic events.
Is reasonably visible at athletic events and oversees/schedules proper supervision for home contests.
Responsible for making safety decisions concerning weather/temperature, field conditions and transportation. These decisions are made in consultation with the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds and the Transportation Supervisor.
Responsible for review of athletic policies with coaches, parents and athletes.
Monitors and evaluates athletics, health and physical education programs and makes recommendations for improvements.
Provides for academic eligibility supervision of students participating in interscholastic sports programs.
Works with the administration and student advisors involved in scheduling athletic assemblies and pep rallies.
Facilitates the Athletic Advisory Committee and Wall of Fame.
Plans agenda and conducts seasonal Parent/Coaches Orientation meetings.
Plans agenda and conducts regular coaches meetings that address staffing and budgetary needs.
Coordinates the supervision of the year round after school fitness center.
Facilitates the Athletic Awards Night and distributes awards and honors to the students/athletes.
Designs a program of staff development (Superintendent Conference Days); facilitates district-wide professional development.
Serves as one of the District’s Title IX Compliance Officers.
Serves as a member of the Executive Cabinet.
Works collaboratively with the Executive Cabinet to prepare a District budget while overseeing the department budget.
Works closely with the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Personnel to resolve any personnel issues within the department.
Assumes other related duties as a member of the Executive Cabinet at the direction of the Superintendent.