Section V Athletics has opened a search for its next Executive Director, a Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES Shared Service role that leads interscholastic athletics for member schools across the Finger Lakes and Greater Rochester region. Applications are being accepted through August 14, 2026, with a salary range of $135,000 – $160,000.

A Message from Executive Director Kathy Hoyt

“Serving as the Executive Director of Section V has been extremely rewarding and a privilege. The relationships our staff have built with member schools, coaches, officials, and student-athletes are what make this role so meaningful. We are looking for a leader who will carry our mission forward with integrity, energy, and a genuine commitment to serving our schools and most importantly our student athletes.”

— Kathy Hoyt, Executive Director, Section V Athletics

About the Role

The Executive Director reports to the Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations and serves as the chief administrator of Section V Athletics. The Executive Director works in partnership with the Athletic Council, Executive Board, sport coordinators, officials’ organizations, and member-school athletic directors to advance a positive, well-managed interscholastic athletic program for student-athletes across the Section.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer the development and maintenance of a positive interscholastic athletic program serving student-athletes and member schools.
• Advise the Executive Board and Athletic Council on policy matters and ensure all Section V policies are implemented consistently.
• Represent Section V with the NYSPHSAA, NYSAAA, member districts, officials’ organizations, and the community.
• Direct the preparation of the annual Section V budget and oversee financial, personnel, and business records.
• Coordinate scheduling of Section V events and contests and supervise the assignment and payment of officials.
• Provide oversight of sportsmanship initiatives and championship contest operations.

Qualifications

Required: Active New York State School District Leader certification and Active New York State Teaching Certification in any subject area.

Strongly preferred: Three or more years of experience as an Athletic Director in a school district, high school varsity coaching experience, and a Master’s Degree in Sports Administration or Physical Education.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES online application portal at wflboces.recruitfront.com (Job ID 86642). Applicants must submit their certification credentials, resume, and cover letter. The application deadline is August 14, 2026.

For questions about the position or application process, contact Debra Luna at (315) 332-7289 or Debra.Luna@wflboces.org.

About Section V Athletics

Section V Athletics is the interscholastic athletics organization serving member schools across the Finger Lakes and Greater Rochester region as a Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES Shared Service. Section V administers sectional scheduling, seeding, classifications, tournament brackets, officials coordination, communications, and championship operations for its member schools and leagues — including Allegany, Finger Lakes, Genesee, Independent, Livingston, Monroe, RCAC, Private Parochial, Steuben, and Wayne.