Assistant Director of Athletics - Oakland, United States - Bentley School

Bentley School

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Oakland, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Reports to:
Director of Athletics

Position type:
Full-time, Exempt, Year-round (12 month)

Bentley School is a K-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two campuses in Oakland (K-8) and Lafayette (9-12), California.

Founded in 1920, Bentley School's legacy of excellence in teaching and learning maximizes student success in college and throughout their lives.

Bentley is an inclusive community that shares a vision of academic achievement, balance, and the cultivation of character.

Responsibilities (including but are not limited to:)

Department Support:

Support the Director of Athletics & department in all areas of responsibility requested within the athletic and physical education programs.
Assist with department management of Middle School coaches
Inventory and organization of all Middle School athletics sports equipment
Order equipment and uniforms as needed for Middle School sports
Organize uniforms and equipment in storage areas

Student and Athlete Support:

Organize all aspects of transportation for Middle School athletics including Middle School PE
Assist or lead Middle School PE with Middle School PE faculty
Provide supervision to Middle School students on the bus to and from Hiller to Lafayette campuses

Game Support:

Serve as lead on running interscholastic home athletic events, including necessary setup and welcoming visiting teams, officials, and fans when they arrive.
Serve as a contact for all constituents (students, parents/guardians, faculty and staff) on issues related to Middle School athletics.
Serve as onsite administrator in charge and share extra/cocurricular responsibilities for nighttime and weekend athletic contests and events.
Input and manage schedules for all upper school sport teams
Confirm contests of all upper school sports on a weekly basis
Prepare locker rooms and officials space for home contests

Communications:

Serve as one of the managers of all athletic data on school website, web calendars, and the athletic web pages, including team rosters and practice/game schedules.
Maintain and update athletic/physical education bulletin boards and the picture wall.

Miscellaneous:

Primary contact for sport facility space rentals
Promote Bentley School teams, coaches, and athletes
Schedule and coordinate MS team pictures
Organize and implement athletic department special events
Assist in organizing endofyear athletic awards celebration and create award certificates
Coach at least two seasons of middle school sport at Bentley School
Maintain a positive, highly efficient, organized, professional and confidential manner in all aspects of the job.
Assist in fostering good school and community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic program and events.
Maintain confidentiality of students, families, faculty, and staff.
Maintain a healthy communications relationship with our league and section, including accomplishing all required deadlines for schedules, rosters, and other requirements.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's or master's degree in athletic administration or related field.
Minimum three (3) years' experience in independent schools working with middle and high school aged children.
Minimum three (3) years' experience teaching and coaching middle and high school aged children.
Desire to work in an athletics department representing a diverse population.
Ability to work in an environment where flexibility is crucial.
Capacity to strike a good balance between engaging students and setting appropriate boundaries.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize workload.
High attention to detail and ability to anticipate needs and offer proactive support.
Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with core constituents.
Selfstarter with ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems independently. Ability to identify appropriate avenues for solving issues.
Team player with a sense of humor.
Superior customer service skills and a collaborative, friendly demeanor.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, particularly, Word and Excel. Experience with Photoshop, Publisher, or similar software is highly desired.

Pay Range:

Bentley uses a competitive salary scale, which considers experience, education, and skill level. The salary for this position ranges from $66,560 - $70,000.

How to Apply:

Please submit a letter of interest, a CV/resume, and a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses both your approach to working with students and how you approach your classroom practice.

A list with the names and contact information of three (3) references should also be included. No phone calls, please.