Summary:
The Athletic Director reports to the Associate Head of School for Finance and Operations and serves as a member of the senior administrative team of James River Day School. The role leads and manages every aspect of James River’s interscholastic athletics program, develops and supports its philosophy and policies, and ensures that it remains integrated with James River’s overall mission and purpose. The director is responsible for developing and leading James River’s strategic vision for the athletics program, in partnership with the Head of School, Associate Head of School, and the administrative team.
Essential Functions:
- Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Athletics and Physical Education Department.
- Manages the school’s athletic facilities, in partnership with the Associate Head of School for Finance and Operations, including the fieldhouse, blacktop court/hoops, and athletic fields and equipment.
- Works closely with Physical Education teachers to ensure the program runs smoothly and encourages lifelong physical fitness habits.
- Recruits, hires, onboards, develops, supervises, and evaluates coaches for all of the sports offered at the school.
- Establishes all practice and game schedules for all sports offered at the school, including the coordination of officials and transportation.
- Coordinate all athletic communications to parents and student-athletes in partnership with the Director of Communication, Division Directors, and coaches.
Other Responsibilities:
- Co-teach middle school physical education and health classes.
- Coordinate Athletic Boosters, including soliciting sponsorships.
- Support alumni relationships.
- Partner with the Middle School Director to monitor the well-being of student-athletes.
- Schedule and direct parent orientations for middle school athletics with an emphasis on sportsmanship and character building.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in education, sports administration, or a similar field
- Master’s Degree preferred
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to obtain one, preferred
- Experience organizing, coaching, and leading sports teams
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Deep understanding of adolescent development and the importance of developmentally appropriate instruction and coaching
Status: Exempt
Contract: Ten-Month
Reports to: Associate Head of School for Finance & Operations
