Athletic Director

Young World Physical Education; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Columbkille Partnership School in Brighton, MA is seeking a part-time Athletic Director for the 2026-27 school year. The role requires 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends, to lead athletics for fall, winter, and spring seasons.

The position focuses on organizing teams, recruiting coaches and athletes, coordinating facilities, and developing an athletics handbook aligned with our values. Collaboration with local schools and community partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Background or experience in athletics.
• High energy and enthusiasm.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits.
• Demonstrated understanding and use of equitable and culturally responsive practices.
• CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Advance a school culture that values physical exercise, teamwork, good sportsmanship, and positive school spirit.
• Organize teams for the fall, winter, and spring seasons, including recruiting coaches, recruiting athletes, and scheduling practices and meets.
• Meet and collaborate with athletics directors and staff at local schools, City of Boston officials, and other community partners to implement athletic programming.
• Ensure logistic needs are met by arranging for officials and facilities as necessary.
• Assess the feasibility of joining existing elementary and middle school athletics leagues or of creating a new league dedicated to Catholic schools in the Boston area.
• Integrate the school’s Catholic identity, especially Jesuit values, into the athletic program.
• Develop an athletics handbook, including expected student-athlete behavior and parent and spectator expectations, based on our STCPS SOAR expectations.
• Develop and lead orientation sessions for all coaches each season.
• Hold meetings with parents and students regarding athlete eligibility, program philosophy, and other program information.
• Communicate with all key stakeholders regarding practice and competition schedules.
• Ensure safe, timely, and productive practices for each sport.
• Monitor athletes’ safety and well-being under direction of coaches.
• Ensure that any injuries are appropriately documented, coaches are aware of and follow guidelines, and safety equipment, first aid kits, and emergency contact forms are obtained and properly prepared and distributed.
• Assist coaches with issues around parent/community concerns.
• Support and give recommendations to coaches regarding student peer conflict.
• Communicate with administration as needed regarding student, staff, and community issues.
• Prepare and monitor an athletics budget in coordination with school administration.
• Evaluate and maintain athletic equipment and uniforms, and requests purchases and/or repairs as needed.

Skills

Athletics experience

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Equitable practices

CPR/AED readiness

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston Saint Columbkille Partnership School - Brighton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Athletic Director

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston Saint Columbkille Partnership School - Brighton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5843893

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Athletic Director

Saint Columbkille Partnership School

Saint Columbkille Partnership School, located in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston, educates students aged 2.9 years through Grade 8. Founded in 1901 by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, the school has educated generations of local families. Saint Columbkille Partnership School was re-established in 2006 and enjoys a unique partnership with Boston College, as the Laboratory School affiliated with its Lynch School of Education and Human Development, and with the Archdiocese of Boston and Saint Columbkille Parish.

Mission Statement: Saint Columbkille Partnership School is a community of families, educators, and partners inspired by the values of the Gospel. We are committed to the education of children of all backgrounds in an environment that cultivates respect, mutuality, and care. Rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition, we search for the truth with joy, practice the good with conviction, and contemplate the beautiful as we prepare students for lives of faith, service, and leadership.

Saint Columbkille Partnership School is currently seeking a part-time Athletic Director for 2026-27 school year. This position requires 20 hours of work per week, including evenings and weekends.

• Advance a school culture that values physical exercise, teamwork, good sportsmanship, and positive school spirit.
• Organize teams for the fall, winter, and spring seasons, including recruiting coaches, recruiting athletes, and scheduling practices and meets.
• Meet and collaborate with athletics directors and staff at local schools, City of Boston officials, and other community partners to implement athletic programming.
• Ensure logistic needs are met by arranging for officials and facilities as necessary.
• Assess the feasibility of joining existing elementary and middle school athletics leagues or of creating a new league dedicated to Catholic schools in the Boston area.
• Integrate the school’s Catholic identity, especially Jesuit values, into the athletic program.
• Develop an athletics handbook, including expected student-athlete behavior and parent and spectator expectations, based on our STCPS SOAR expectations.
• Develop and lead orientation sessions for all coaches each season.
• Hold meetings with parents and students regarding athlete eligibility, program philosophy, and other program information.
• Communicate with all key stakeholders regarding practice and competition schedules.
• Ensure safe, timely, and productive practices for each sport.
• Monitor athletes’ safety and well-being under direction of coaches.
• Ensure that any injuries are appropriately documented, coaches are aware of and follow guidelines, and safety equipment, first aid kits, and emergency contact forms are obtained and properly prepared and distributed.
• Assist coaches with issues around parent/community concerns.
• Support and give recommendations to coaches regarding student peer conflict.
• Communicate with administration as needed regarding student, staff, and community issues.
• Prepare and monitor an athletics budget in coordination with school administration.
• Evaluate and maintain athletic equipment and uniforms, and requests purchases and/or repairs as needed.

Required Qualifications

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Background or experience in athletics.
• High level of energy and enthusiasm.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits.
• Demonstrated understanding and use of equitable and culturally responsive practices.
• CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of individual and team sports.

The compensation range for this role is $25-40 hour, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Position Type: Part-time

Administration > Athletic/Activities Director

Athletics & Activities > Athletic/Activities Director

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Archdiocese of Boston does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices (consistent with those religious exemptions provided in statutory and constitutional law) on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Greg Salvucci , Assistant Head of School
• 25 Arlington Street
• Brighton, Massachusetts 02135
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]