- Organizes and oversees the athletics program ensuring that the program objectives mirror the school's mission, values, and culture.
- Oversees the establishment of athletics program philosophy, procedures, and curriculum, making changes as needed to ensure overall effectiveness.
- Develops relationships with coaches, leagues, and participants external to St. John's to develop and foster long-term relationships with the school.
- Develops a comprehensive plan to promote and implement athletic experiences for students at St. John's in grades K-4.
- Is active in the community to enhance the admissions funnel of St. John's Episcopal School.
- Handles negotiations with conference officials, etc. and attends conference meetings as required or as needed.
- Supervises the Athletic Coaching staff and mentors coaches to provide the ultimate St. John's experience.
- Collaborates with colleagues and students to resolve scheduling conflicts.
- Coordinates and oversees the recruitment, selection, supervision, hiring and retention of athletics coaches.
- Assists in maintaining congruency between the school's approved Mission Statement, the Strategic Plan and Financial Plan and all activities of the Athletics & Physical Education department.
- Supports and adheres to school policies in all areas of the school's operation.
- Supports the Employee and School Handbooks and assists with revisions and updates, when necessary, of the school's fundraising policies and procedures.
- Bachelor's degree; master's degree in athletic administration preferred.
- Minimum of five years teaching and athletics coaching experience in an independent school environment.
- Ability to use basic office equipment.
- Ability to think and plan strategically and creatively.
- Ability to supervise and manage multiple functions and activities.
- Ability to remain calm, flexible, and work effectively under pressure.
- Skilled at negotiating and entering into contracts with external vendors.
- Customer service oriented.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Director of Athletics - Rancho Santa Margarita, United States - St. John's Episcopal School
Description
St.John's seeks innovative, exemplary Director of Athletics who is deeply committed to educational best practices and who share our vision of making St.
John's the premier independent school in Orange County.This is a year-round fulltime position and will report directly to the Head of School.
The Director of Athletics plans, organizes, and oversees the athletics program ensuring that the program objectives mirror the school's mission, values, and culture.
The ideal candidate possesses a demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues; successfully led an athletics program through program philosophy, procedures, and curriculum, making changes as needed to ensure overall effectiveness.
Demonstrated ability of leadership and supervision of coaching staff.Comfortable working closely with Division Heads, and Head of School to create and promote balanced extracurricular and sports programming with a focus towards student wellness.
The duties listed below are representative of the general duties of the role and are not an exhaustive list, as additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Essential Functions