North Kitsap High and Poulsbo Middle schools will get a new athletic director, William Rodgers, pending school board approval, effective July 1.

The decision comes a few days after athletic director Anh Tran was notified he would not be rehired after taking over this past year for Matt Stanford.

The school board chose Rodgers because they were looking for someone “who possesses the necessary expertise to effectively manage top-notch programs.”

Although Rodgers has not been an A.D. before he has experience in King County as the Leadership Engagement officer for the Boys and Girls Club, executive director of the Ballard Boys and Girls Club and the Seattle Supersonics outreach manager.

Rodgers said he is honored to be hired for the position as the schools have a tradition of academic and athletic excellence. “I hope to provide leadership for our amazing student-athletes and talented coaches to allow them to achieve their goals.”

High school principal Megan Sawicki and middle school principal Josh Emmons said in a combined statement that Rodgers’ proven track record in managing youth sports programs, coordinating activities and building strong community relationships “position him as an ideal leader for our athletic programs.”