Assistant/Associate Director of Athletics

Assistant/Associate Director of Athletics

The Shipley School is seeking an experienced Assistant/Associate Director of Athletics to support the Director of Athletics in leading and managing the athletics department, beginning July 1, 2025. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, this position will share responsibility for coordinating, directing, and implementing all athletic programs for students in grades 6-12. Specific shared responsibilities may include but are not limited to, supporting an engaged and responsive coaching staff, providing oversight of communications and sports information, and coordinating various departmental logistics. As a student-centered educator, the Assistant/Associate Director of Athletics will work collaboratively with the department's coaching staff, students, and other community members to create positive experiences for a wide range of student-athletes.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Communications Department to promote Shipley Athletics both internally and externally;
• Provide administrative and fiscal management support for all athletic teams and events;
• Support management of the Shipley Athletics program;
• Organize and maintain the fields and gym schedules
• Manage/Coordinate all internal camps/clinics/off season practice schedules;
• Schedule Middle School contests and assist in Upper School scheduling
• Oversight and coordination of transportation needs and logistics
• Assist in coordinating all departmental special events;
• Hiring, mentoring, and evaluating of the external coaching staff; spearheading onboarding of new coaches
• Chair of the Student Athletics Committee
• Support Admissions and Advancement initiatives and attend events as needed;
• Attend FSL league meetings and training opportunities, when necessary;
• Onsite administrator for regular season contests and playoff events
• Coach a sport as assigned by the Athletic Director
• Supervision and coordination of overnight athletic trips i.e. Spring break, Easterns
• Organize and coordinate weekly athletics email to the Athletics Staff
• Other duties to be assigned by the Director of Athletics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required;
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level;
• Relevant experience in athletic administration in an educational setting, preferably at an independent school;
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities;
• Highly developed communication skills with the ability to effectively manage interpersonal conflicts;
• A team-oriented spirit and the ability to connect meaningfully with students throughout our diverse community;
• Skilled in Microsoft office suite; Google Suite and Blackbaud systems

Shipley and Its Commitment to Equity

The Shipley School, founded in 1894, is a co-educational, college preparatory, independent day school currently enrolling approximately 800 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, the school is committed to educational excellence and dedicated to developing in each student a love of learning and compassionate participation in the world.

The Shipley School is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The school will make all employment decisions for employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, creed, genetic predisposition, victim of domestic violence or any other basis protected by law.

Additional Opportunities

In addition to this position, Shipley seeks talented new colleagues across a host of full- and part-time positions ranging from teaching, to coaching, to staff support. Go to shipleyschool.org/about/employment to learn more.