2027-2028 Athletic Director

Kimball Union Academy; Meriden (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimball Union Academy seeks an Athletic Director to lead our acclaimed athletic program starting in 2027-2028.

The role oversees development, supervision, and advancement of all athletic activities and afternoon programs in alignment with KUA’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; 3-5 years proven leadership and athletics-related experience.
• Experience developing coaching skills and team leadership.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Develop, supervise, and oversee a full repertoire of athletic programs and afternoon activities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape a strategic vision for athletics and coaching.
• Oversee facilities upkeep, safety, and capital projects for athletic spaces.
• Represent Kimball Union Academy in leagues and associations; manage game day operations.
• Coordinate scheduling, officials, transportation, and venue setup for contests.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Recruitment

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Kimball Union seeks to fill the role of Athletic Director beginning with the 2027-2028 academic year. The Athletic Director develops, manages, and supervises the school's athletic programs, and afternoon activities. Reporting to the Assistant Head of School, the Athletic Director oversees one of the premier prep school athletic programs in New England and collaborates with academic and other areas of student life to support and promote access, participation and excellence for the holistic growth of our students. The Athletic Director's leadership and efforts actively support and fulfill KUA's mission by supporting our students, as well as overseeing our athletics staff, which includes the majority of our faculty, in their role as coaches and activity directors.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, manage, and supervise a full repertoire of developmentally appropriate athletic programs and afternoon activities, providing accessibility and growth for all students, in support of the school's mission.
• Work with senior leadership team to innovate and to develop a strategic vision for athletics and coaching at Kimball Union Academy in line with KUA Design, our overarching educational philosophy.
• Support the upkeep, evolution and safety of our athletic facilities through annual maintenance and capital projects, as well as our long-term vision for the development of the Morse Athletics and Wellness Center.
• Promote the full range of our competitive and non-competitive offerings, honoring all sports and levels of our programs to find belonging, challenge, progress and joy through athletics.
• Represent KUA in all league and athletic associations and meetings, including Lakes Region and NEPSAC.
• Oversee scheduling for all interscholastic contests including coordination of officials, transportation, venue preparation, the welcoming of visiting teams, and other appropriate game day planning.
• Be an anticipated presence and ensure supervision of all on-campus athletic competitions in support of good sportsmanship for coaches, athletes and fans in support of our STAND UP policy.
• Ensure coaches are properly trained, supported, and given feedback for all programs and at all levels.
• Supervise athletic department staff including Assistant and Associate Athletic Directors, Equipment Manager, and two Athletic Trainers.
• Organize and lead department meetings for athletics staff including athletic trainers.
• Manage athletic and activity exemptions.
• Oversee off-season club sport participation.
• Head Coach for one season of a varsity sport.
• Collaborate with our Admission Office in support of coaches in the recruitment of student-athletes.
• Prepare and implement the annual department budget.
• Oversee the distribution, collection, storage, upkeep, and replacement of all school athletic uniforms and equipment, for student-athletes and coaches.
• Communicate with both parents and students regarding appropriate expectations for each level of competition.
• Report athletic achievements for both individuals and teams and collaborate with our Marketing and Communications with external messaging including our website and social media platforms.
• Collaborate with our College Advising office in support in student athletes applying to play sports in college.
• Maintain accurate records of team and individual athletic statistics and accomplishments.
• Organize coaches' meetings at the beginning of each season to review expectations, guidelines, and rules of play.
• Distribute weekly facility schedules to coaches for planning purposes.
• Annually review and revise appropriate sections of the Faculty and the Community Handbooks.
• Participate in the Residential Duties of KUA, including weekend rotations.
• Perform other administrative and faculty duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years proven leadership and athletics related experience.
• Experience supporting the development of coaching skills and team leadership.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a professional approach.
• Experience with high level coaching, recruitment and support of college bound athletes.
• Willingness to be part of a collaborative environment and work closely with colleagues and parents.