PE​/Athletic Director

Livingstone Adventist Academy in Salem, OR

North Pacific Union Conference | Oregon Conference of SDA

Livingstone Adventist Academy (LAA) is a Pre‑K–12 Seventh‑day Adventist school located in Salem, Oregon, the state capital, in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Founded in 1898, LAA serves a diverse student population and is committed to excellence in Christian education. The school operates on a modern campus completed in 2019, featuring a gymnasium, athletic field, playgrounds, and updated instructional facilities.

LAA is seeking a full-time Pre‑K–12 Physical Education Teacher & Athletic Director for the 2026–2027 school year
. This position provides instructional leadership in physical education while overseeing the school’s athletic programs. Teach physical education for Pre‑K through grade 12.

Responsibilities Include:

• Plan and implement engaging, physical education curriculum for Pre‑K through 10th
• Serve as Athletic Director, overseeing all interscholastic athletic programs
• Coordinate and schedule multiple sports seasons, practices, games, and transportation
• Recruit, supervise, and support volunteer and paid coaches
• Ensure compliance with league, conference, and school policies
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and Christ‑centered character development
• Maintain and support an athletic booster club
• Collaborate with administration, faculty, families, and community partners
• Fulfill responsibilities typical of a teacher and athletic director in an Adventist school

• Seventh‑day Adventist church member in good standing
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Education, Education, or related field
• NAD Teaching Certification preferred (or willingness to work toward certification)
• Experience teaching physical education preferred
• Experience coordinating athletic programs and scheduling multiple sports preferred
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, from diverse backgrounds, as well as with the Oregon State Athletic Association, and Administration
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Salary and benefits are based on the NAD denominational wage scale and policies.