Northeast Senate League Opens Search for New League Commissioner
The Northeast Senate League, a newly formed high school athletic conference serving student-athletes across Carroll, Stark, and Tuscarawas Counties, has officially opened the search for its founding League Commissioner.
As the primary executive officer for the conference, the Commissioner will play a vital role in shaping the future of local high school sports. The league is seeking a principled leader to serve as the essential link between member school districts, the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), and the broader interscholastic athletic community.
"We are looking for a proactive professional who can balance the complexities of governance and scheduling with a passion for the student-athlete experience. Our goal is to find a leader who ensures a fair, exciting, and highly competitive environment for every school district in our conference." - Northeast Senate League Superintendents.
A Critical Role for Regional Athletics
The Commissioner will oversee all league operations, including managing league budgets and procuring championship awards, as well as facilitating monthly meetings with Athletic Directors and quarterly sessions with District Superintendents. A key component of the role involves promoting the league on social media and managing scheduling platforms such as DragonFly and FinalForms.
Candidate Requirements
The Senate League is seeking candidates with:
Proven Leadership: 5+ years in athletic administration, coaching, or educational leadership.
Regulatory Expertise: Deep familiarity with OHSAA bylaws and Title IX compliance.
Operational Excellence: Experience in tournament management and official assigning.
Technology Proficiency: Ability to promote the league via social media and manage digital scheduling platforms.
Application Process
The Northeast Senate League offers competitive wages based on the candidate's experience level. This is a part-time/contract position.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and letter of interest to Dave Davis, Superintendent of Carrollton Exempted Village Schools, by no later than March 6, 2025. Application materials may be emailed to: dave.davis@carrolltonschools.org.
Materials may also be mailed to:
Carrollton Exempted Village School District
205 Scio Rd.
Carrollton, OH 44615
Attn: Dave Davis
Official Posting: Northeast Senate League Commissioner
Job Title: Commissioner, Northeast Senate League
Location: Carroll, Stark, and Tuscarawas County
Employment Type: Part-time/Contract (Seasonal Variation)
Compensation: Competitive wages based on experience level
Job Description
The Northeast Senate League is seeking a principled, organized, and proactive League Commissioner to oversee the league operations and strategic direction of our high school athletic conference. As the primary executive officer, you will serve as the bridge between member school districts, the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), and the broader interscholastic athletic community.
Your mission is to ensure a fair, exciting, and competitive environment that prioritizes the student-athlete experience while maintaining the highest standards of sportsmanship.
Key Responsibilities
Governance & Compliance: Interpret and enforce league bylaws and OHSAA regulations. Facilitate monthly meetings with school athletic directors and quarterly meetings with league superintendents.
Scheduling & Coordination: Oversee the master schedules for all league sports. Facilitate the assigning of officials for all league contests.
Financial Oversight: Manage the league budget, collect member dues, and oversee the procurement of league awards.
Tournament Management: Organize and execute league-wide tournaments.
Qualifications
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a resume and letter of interest to Dave Davis, Superintendent of Carrollton Exempted Village Schools, by no later than March 6, 2026. Application materials may be emailed to: dave.davis@carrolltonschools.org.
Materials may also be mailed to:
Carrollton Exempted Village School District
205 Scio Rd.
Carrollton, OH 44615
Attn: Dave Davis