Athletic Director Jobs in Maryland

An Athletic Director for the School Administration industry is responsible for overseeing the athletic programs of a school. They manage budgets, hire and supervise coaching staff, schedule games and practices, ensure compliance with school and athletic policies, and develop athletic programs that align with the school's mission and vision. They also handle facility management and often serve as a liaison between the school, coaching staff, parents, and the community. They may also be involved in fundraising activities for the athletic department.

Important skills for an Athletic Director include strong leadership, communication, and managerial skills, along with a deep understanding of sports and sports management. They should be adept at problem-solving, decision-making, and organizing and managing events. Prior experience in coaching, teaching, or sports administration is often required. Some may have certifications or degrees in Sports Management or Physical Education. Prior job roles may include Athletic Coach, Physical Education Teacher, or Sports Program Coordinator. These roles provide the experience and knowledge necessary to manage the overall athletic programs of a school.

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Director of Athletics Business Operations Towson University

  • Towson, MD
  • 5 hours ago
  • Towson, MD
  • 5 hours ago

Under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director of Business Operations, the Director of Athletics Business Operations will have a key role in the day-to-day business operations and serve as a...

Director of Athletics Business Operations

  • Towson, MD
  • 6 hours ago
  • Towson, MD
  • 6 hours ago

Under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director of Business Operations, the Director of Athletics Business Operations will have a key role in the day-to-day business operations and serve as a...

Director of Athletics

  • Owings Mills, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities of the Position Reporting directly to the vice president for facilities and administration with a dotted line reporting to the president and serving as a member of the president's...

Assistant Director, Athletics Media Relations

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 9 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 9 days ago

Responsibilities and Duties Responsibilities for the Assistant Director of Athletics Media Relations include, but are not limited to the following: Serves as the primary contact for assigned...

Director of Athletics

  • Pikesville, MD
  • 10 days ago
  • Pikesville, MD
  • 10 days ago

Director of Athletics Stevenson University, an independent, residential institution of higher education in Owings Mills, Maryland, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its director...

Assistant Director, Athletics Media Relations Towson University

  • Towson, MD
  • 11 days ago
  • Towson, MD
  • 11 days ago

Towson University (TU) is one of the nations top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the...

Assistant Director of Athletics and Fitness

  • La Plata, MD
  • 14 days ago
  • La Plata, MD
  • 14 days ago

Located 45 minutes from the Nations Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has been twice named in the top 150 community colleges...

Regional Sports Director

  • Towson, MD
  • 22 days ago
  • Towson, MD
  • 22 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the operation and supervision of regional sports services over multiple centers. Will provide direct leadership for the promotion and delivery of sports programs...

Athletics Director

  • Largo, MD
  • 23 days ago
  • Largo, MD
  • 23 days ago

Athletics Director Prince George's Community College - 4.0 Largo, MD Job Details Full-time $78,039 - $111,540 a year 1 day ago Qualifications English Mid-level Microsoft Office Driver's License...

Assistant or Associate Athletic Director - Compliance

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 26 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 26 days ago

Key Relationships: The Assistant or Associate Athletic Director, Compliance is directly supervised by the Deputy Athletic Director....

Athletic Director/PE & Health Teacher (2025/26)

  • Barnesville, MD
  • 45+ days ago
  • Barnesville, MD
  • 45+ days ago

combined position of Athletic Director and Physical Education/Health teacher for the 2025/26 academic year....

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Salary for Athletic Director Jobs in Maryland

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Athletic Director positions.



Highest Education Level

Athletic Directors in Maryland offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
39.1%
Doctorate Degree
7.1%
Associate's Degree
2.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.3%
High School or GED
0.9%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Athletic Directors in Maryland
2-4 years
38.4%
4-6 years
33.8%
1-2 years
11.7%
Less than 1 year
6.6%
8-10 years
4.7%
6-8 years
4.6%
10+ years
0.1%