Palmerton Area School District has posted for a part-time, temporary athletic coordinator position.

The district posted the opening on its website. All responses were due by 4 p.m. Dec. 9.

Contacted recently, district Superintendent Angela Friebolin declined to comment.

“At this time I am not making any comments on any pending personnel situations,” Friebolin said.

Asked who is the current Palmerton athletic director, Friebolin again said she would not comment on any personnel situations.

Palmerton board President Earl Paules also said he would not comment on the status of the athletic director position.

The school board previously hired Kyle Porembo as director of athletics, as a Group Three employee per the Act 93 memorandum of understanding, at an annual salary of $83,200 prorated, effective Aug. 2, 2023.

The compensation for the part-time, temporary athletic coordinator position is $300 per week, effective immediately.

Candidates must have a thorough understanding of the processes and procedures involved in scholastic athletic programming and be able to devote hours to this position outside of the regular workday, including evening and weekend hours.

Duties include ensuring the transportation for events; coordinating game officials and ensure payment; promote and regulate a display of good sportsmanship during events; in concert with the coaching staff, ensure that student athletes are safe and District programs and policies are adhered to; coordinate with the high school principal regarding student requirements for eligibility; represent the district at required league, district, and potentially state-level meetings; communicate regularly with coaches; as well as other duties as assigned and required.

The position will report directly to the high school principal during the temporary appointment.