Athletic Director

Job Description

Job Description

Athletic Director (6-12)

2025-2026 Job Description

Athletics has always been integral to the Dunn School experience. Whether as a member of one of our highly competitive teams or in pursuit of personal physical readiness, all of our students participate in Dunn’s athletics program. Athletics is an essential part of our whole student education.

Position Overview

The Athletic Director is responsible for oversight and administration of the Dunn School 6-12 Athletics Program. The Athletic Director reports directly to the Director of Upper School and will have a supervisory role with coaches in addition to the programmatic and operational running of the Athletics Program. It is vital that the Athletic Director is the voice of Dunn School within our athletic league and in all matters dealing with the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), which governs high school athletics in California.

Opportunities (Responsibilities)

The duties and responsibilities of this position include :

Strategic development of the Dunn School Athletics Program

Support the vision and direction of the program

Work with Athletic Directors and administrators of peer schools

Develop the Athletics Program annual budget in coordination with the CFO and manage spending in line with the budget

Management of the Athletics Program

Schedule athletic contests and ensure schedules are communicated to coaches, students, and families

Work with and develop coaches

Provide support for coaches and manage equipment, communication, and logistical needs

Act as an advisor to the Spirit Committee (student committee)

Communicate regularly with Dining Services re : sports schedule and student attendance at scheduled meals

Lead the hiring process for non-faculty coaches

Manage transportation needs for traveling athletic teams

Manage Athletic Facilities

Schedule facilities use for Dunn Athletics

Work with Director of Facilities to maintain and prepare athletic facilities

Work with Director of Facilities and CFO to create budgets to maintain and upgrade athletic facilities

Coordinate with Director of Summer Programs on use of fields for outside groups

Admissions & College Counseling

Work with Admissions Office to help identify mission-appropriate student athletes, including reading admissions files during the February Break, and possible admissions travel during October and April Breaks

Work with College Counseling Office to assist with student athletes who are pursuing competitive athletics at the collegiate level

Other duties may include teaching, coaching, advising, and / or residential life responsibilities

Dunn School Expectations

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Adaptability and willingness to embrace a professional growth mindset

Enthusiasm for working with students in a middle and high school setting

Commitment to Dunn’s mission

Organizational and time management skills

Customer service mindset

Athletics management and coaching experience in a 6th-12th grade educational environment

Salary and Benefits

This is a full time, administrative, exempt (salaried) position, overseeing the vision and execution of Dunn's 6-12 athletics program. Coaching, teaching, and other duties are included in the role based on the needs of the school.

Salary range is $65,000 to $80,000. Actual salary will be dependent upon experience, qualifications, and duties. This position is eligible for Dunn School’s full benefits package including : medical, dental, vision, retirement match up to 7.5%, life / AD&D, long-term disability, tuition remission for admitted and eligible children, and free meals in our dining hall. Dunn pays 100% of employee premiums for medical, dental, life / AD&D, and LTD disability benefits.

How to Apply

Apply for the Athletic Director position using the link below :

Dunn School Employment Opportunities

Candidates should provide in one document in PDF format the following : resume, cover letter describing their interest in working at Dunn School and qualifications for the position, and list of 3-5 employment references. Please name the document [Last Name]_[First Name]_Athletic Director.

Dunn is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks a diverse and broad spectrum of qualified candidates.

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000