Athletic Director

DovetailED Talent Sourcing; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Congressional School in Falls Church, Virginia seeks a dynamic Director of Athletics and Physical Education to lead its Middle School inter-scholastic sports and comprehensive PE program. The Director collaborates with PE teachers, athletic coaches, and aquatics staff to deliver developmentally aligned fitness experiences that reflect the school’s mission and core values.

As a member of the Leadership Team, the role oversees day-to-day operations, logistics, and long-range planning to elevate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of physical education teaching experience; strong preference for Middle School/Lower School experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or administrative experience leading faculty/coaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of athletics and PE programs and oversee logistics.
• Develop long-term strategic vision for the athletic/PE programs and position them as a benchmark among peers.
• Collaborate with PE teachers, athletic coaches, and aquatics staff to deliver a developmentally appropriate fitness experience.

Skills

Physical education teaching

Team leadership

Program administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Director of Athletics and Physical Education Opportunity Statement

About Congressional School

Founded in 1939, Congressional School is an independent, coeducational day school for infants through eighth grade located on a beautiful 40-acre campus in Falls Church, Virginia. Congressional School inspires each student to embrace their unique strengths and thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Through small class sizes, a nurturing environment, and a dynamic curriculum, Congressional prepares students to be curious scholars, ethical leaders, and engaged citizens.

Position Overview

Congressional School seeks a dynamic and collaborative Director of Athletics and Physical Education to lead its comprehensive physical education and Middle School inter-scholastic sports programs. The Director leads and works side-by-side with a dedicated team— including PE teachers, athletic coaches, and aquatics personnel to deliver a meaningful, developmentally appropriate physical fitness experience that integrates Congressional School’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

As a member of the School’s Leadership Team, the Director is responsible for day-to-day operations, programmatic logistics, and long-term strategic visioning to position Congressional School’s athletic and PE programs as a benchmark among peer independent

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

Teaching Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of physical education teaching experience. A strong preference will be given to candidates with Middle School and Lower School experience.

Supervisory Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or administrative experience leading faculty/coaches.