Director of Athletics

Objective: To lead all aspects of the intramural and interscholastic athletic programs and fitness curriculum for Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the entire athletic program that includes best practices for coaches, student-athlete development, and program management to continually enhance the athletic program.
• Collaborate with all constituencies to ensure the athletic program objectives are aligned with the schools mission, values, and culture.
• Establish a culture within the athletic department that ensures a sense of fairness and equality among all sports.
• Develop and enforce procedures to ensure student-athletes and coaches are following all Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) guidelines..
• Identify, develop, and support coaching staff who is properly trained in all organizational, health and safety, and philosophical aspects of the athletic program.
• Ensure all coaches are performing their duties at the highest level of professionalism and are committed to student success.
• Ensure the proper maintenance and security of all athletic equipment and athletic facilities, fields, and courts, working in coordination with the Director of North Campus Facilities and Operations.
• Serve as the primary contact, maintain relationship, and coordinate needs and requests of the medical team for student athletes.
• Ensure the integrity and fairness of all sports tryouts and selection processes, including appropriate and timely notifications that honors the dignity of students regarding their selection.
• Collaborate with the Sports Information Director and Office of Advancement to publicize and promote student-athletes and their achievements.
• Oversee athletic operations including scheduling of all athletic contests, arranging for transportation, scheduling game administrators, and hiring of all game officials .
• Maintain records of team and individual athletic accomplishments.
• Maintain and revise the coaches and athletes manuals each year and conduct appropriate, annual meetings with coaches and families of athletes to review the information and standards in detail.
• Collaborate with the division heads and other divisional leaders, such as counselors, college counselors, learning support, and dean of students, to ensure student-athletes are supported in academics, athletics, and overall health and wellbeing.Ensure effective communication and build mutual understanding between faculty and coaches..
• Develop and implement a plan to build interest and engage students in athletic programs beginning in Lower School through Upper School.
• Maintain an adequate balance of resources, time, and attendance to all sports in efforts to demonstrate institutional support for all athletes.
• Conduct regular meetings for the athletic department staff to coordinate responsibilities and discuss matters of concern.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the school and MHSAA.
• Serve as one of the principal liaisons between the school and the St. Andrews Booster Club.
• Hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and provide strategic direction for athletics staff and coaches.
• Work with the Chief Financial Officer to develop and manage the athletics budget.
• Serve on the schools Senior Leadership Team.
• Take an active role in professional activities and attend relevant professional meetings and conferences.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional school environment. Physical demands include being able to lift 20 lbs. of athletic equipment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, twelve-month position. Travel and frequent weekend and evening work will be required.

• Bachelors degree required.
• A minimum of five years of coaching experience and/or athletic administration in a school environment preferred.
• Represent the school in the larger community in a positive manner that reflects the values of the school.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective, professional relationships with students, faculty, administrators, parents, alumni, and guests.
• High degree of cultural competency and demonstrated success in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Deep appreciation and understanding of St. Andrews mission and the ability to articulate and align its values and vision with the athletic program.
• Self-motivated with the ability to handle multiple, simultaneous, and complex projects
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite required.