What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Athletics position at William Penn Charter School?
ST Search is assisting William Penn Charter School, more commonly known as Penn Charter or PC, in the search for its next Director of Athletics. Founded in 1689, Penn Charter is the oldest Quaker school in the world and serves over 1,000 students in pre-K through grade 12.
Penn Charter, a 336-year-old school located in the northwest corner of Philadelphia, PA, is the fifth-oldest school in America but with core values—mutual respect, equality, community—that are endlessly renewable and fearlessly modern. A vibrant, dynamic school, Penn Charter is a school steeped in tradition, yet operating and designed Director of Athletics William Penn Charter Within a school community that honors difference, we seek that of God in each person. We value scholarship and inquiry. With excellence as our standard, we challenge students in a vigorous program of academics, arts and athletics. Through global connections, civic engagement and a focus on environmental sustainability, we inspire students to be thinkers, collaborators, innovators and leaders. We educate students to live lives that make a difference. for the contemporary world and desirous of further evolution as it rethinks, reimagines, and reshapes its role as a leader in the country’s educational realm.
Established by William Penn and members of the Religious Society of Friends, Penn Charter is a community guided by Quaker testimonies and the central belief that there is “that of God” in every person.
Penn Charter is a leading, all-gender, independent day school grounded in enduring Quaker values that have guided the school since its founding.
One tangible manifestation of this approach is the school’s commitment to building a community representing diversity in race, religion, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, gender, and sexual orientation, as well as learning style, opinion, and hometown. When you walk through Penn Charter’s red doors, there is a reason this formal-looking school suddenly feels down to earth: the people. Penn Charter was founded not for some people but for all people. That is as true today as it was in 1689. Penn Charter was one of the first schools to open to children of all religions and races, among the first to educate girls and to offer financial aid.
The spirit of Penn Charter athletics is built on a storied tradition of excellence and the belief that the synergy between academics, arts, and athletics leads to the development of strong, creative, and resilient people. A founding member of the Inter-Academic League, the Penn Charter Quakers have won countless championships, and many graduates go on to compete at top colleges and universities, as well as professionally.
The next Director of Athletics (AD) at Penn Charter will be a forward-thinking leader who is energized by the opportunity to drive meaningful change. This person will be responsible for fostering competitive success across a broad variety of interscholastic sports while ensuring alignment with Penn Charter’s values of sportsmanship, cooperation, and leadership. This role emphasizes creating opportunities for all students to grow as athletes and team members, complementing their overall educational experience. The AD will lead efforts to maintain a diverse range of athletic offerings, prioritize skill development and fitness, enhance student wellness, and cultivate life skills and Quaker values that endure beyond the playing field.
For more information about this role, please click HERE.
To Apply
Please complete the online APPLICATION to become an ST Candidate and submit a cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for this position. Penn Charter will not be accepting applications for this role directly and all resumes received through our applicant tracking system will be rerouted to the ST Search Team
Penn Charter, a 336-year-old school located in the northwest corner of Philadelphia, PA, is the fifth-oldest school in America but with core values—mutual respect, equality, community—that are endlessly renewable and fearlessly modern. A vibrant, dynamic school, Penn Charter is a school steeped in tradition, yet operating and designed Director of Athletics William Penn Charter Within a school community that honors difference, we seek that of God in each person. We value scholarship and inquiry. With excellence as our standard, we challenge students in a vigorous program of academics, arts and athletics. Through global connections, civic engagement and a focus on environmental sustainability, we inspire students to be thinkers, collaborators, innovators and leaders. We educate students to live lives that make a difference. for the contemporary world and desirous of further evolution as it rethinks, reimagines, and reshapes its role as a leader in the country’s educational realm.
Established by William Penn and members of the Religious Society of Friends, Penn Charter is a community guided by Quaker testimonies and the central belief that there is “that of God” in every person.
Penn Charter is a leading, all-gender, independent day school grounded in enduring Quaker values that have guided the school since its founding.
One tangible manifestation of this approach is the school’s commitment to building a community representing diversity in race, religion, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, gender, and sexual orientation, as well as learning style, opinion, and hometown. When you walk through Penn Charter’s red doors, there is a reason this formal-looking school suddenly feels down to earth: the people. Penn Charter was founded not for some people but for all people. That is as true today as it was in 1689. Penn Charter was one of the first schools to open to children of all religions and races, among the first to educate girls and to offer financial aid.
The spirit of Penn Charter athletics is built on a storied tradition of excellence and the belief that the synergy between academics, arts, and athletics leads to the development of strong, creative, and resilient people. A founding member of the Inter-Academic League, the Penn Charter Quakers have won countless championships, and many graduates go on to compete at top colleges and universities, as well as professionally.
The next Director of Athletics (AD) at Penn Charter will be a forward-thinking leader who is energized by the opportunity to drive meaningful change. This person will be responsible for fostering competitive success across a broad variety of interscholastic sports while ensuring alignment with Penn Charter’s values of sportsmanship, cooperation, and leadership. This role emphasizes creating opportunities for all students to grow as athletes and team members, complementing their overall educational experience. The AD will lead efforts to maintain a diverse range of athletic offerings, prioritize skill development and fitness, enhance student wellness, and cultivate life skills and Quaker values that endure beyond the playing field.
For more information about this role, please click HERE.
To Apply
Please complete the online APPLICATION to become an ST Candidate and submit a cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for this position. Penn Charter will not be accepting applications for this role directly and all resumes received through our applicant tracking system will be rerouted to the ST Search Team
