SY 2025-2026 Athletic Director

E.C. Glass High School is excited to welcome a visionary and dynamic leader as our next Athletic Director. This individual will lead a program with a storied legacy of success, innovation, and excellence that includes over 40 state titles across football, basketball, track, tennis, lacrosse, and more. Our goal is to find a leader who will expand on an already outstanding program to elevate the school’s athletic programs to new heights while honoring the traditions that make E.C. Glass a cornerstone of high school athletics in Virginia. Through collaboration with students, families, coaches, and the community, the Athletic Director will inspire a culture of achievement, engagement, and school pride that transcends the playing field.

At E.C. Glass, we believe that athletics is a powerful avenue for instilling a culture of excellence. The next Athletic Director must set high expectations for all student-athletes, emphasizing the importance of hard work, discipline, and accountability both on and off the field. They will challenge students to achieve their personal best, holding them to standards that promote resilience, integrity, and a commitment to their goals.

• Act as a liaison between the principal and coaching staff, coaches and parents, and the athletic staff and the athletic booster club.
• Work with booster organizations to provide support to programs.
• Serve as the liaison between division, local, and state athletic authorities.
• Attend district, regional, and state athletic meetings as appropriate.
• Professionally represent the school and district in interactions and conflicts with parents, community, staff, and students.

• Develop and enforce rules and regulations governing conduct during athletic activities for participants and observers.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of the athletic program, including eligibility lists, insurance lists, equipment inventories, awards, rosters, finances, physicals, and event records.
• Assist the principal in evaluating athletic staff personnel and programs.
• Manage the athletic budget, including purchasing for athletic teams and the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

• Ensure all student-athletes are eligible, insured, and have paid appropriate fees.
• Administer mandatory athletic study hall.

• Provide orientation for athletic staff regarding policies and procedures, including district, regional, and state regulations.
• Assist in the hiring of potential athletic staff members.
• Ensure all coaches meet requirements outlined by VHSL.

• Coordinate and implement summer sports camps.

• Schedule and coordinate athletic practices and events, including operational personnel, facilities, transportation, officials, promotions, and equipment.
• Plan and schedule nonathletic activities and events as directed by the principal, such as clubs, fine arts/performing programs, and other student activities.
• Provide supervision and security for home and away athletic events, including set-up and clean-up.
• Maintain all athletic fields.
• Arrange for workers for home events.

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least 3 years of successful coaching experience at the secondary or collegiate  level

• Leadership and Vision: Ability to inspire, motivate, and unite stakeholders around a shared vision for athletic excellence in addition to supervising and evaluating athletics staff.
• Strategic Planning: Expertise in developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance program quality and sustainability.
• Budget and Resource Management: Knowledge of financial management, including budgeting, fundraising, and resource allocation.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional oral and written communication abilities to effectively engage students, staff, families, media, and the community.
• Event and Program Coordination: Skilled in organizing events that celebrate and enhance the student-athlete experience while fostering community pride in line with district, regional, and state regulations governing athletics.
• Relationship Building: Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including students, families, staff, and community members.
• Mentorship and Coaching: Proven track record of developing and mentoring staff to achieve professional growth and accountability.
• Cultural Competence: Strong understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within athletic programs.
• Problem-Solving: Proficiency in addressing challenges with innovative, solution-oriented approaches.
• Technology and Facilities Modernization: Familiarity with integrating new technologies and modernizing athletic facilities to meet the needs of today’s students.

• None 

•  As needed