Athletic Director/Boys Basketball Director – New Covenant School

South Carolina High School League; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Covenant School in Anderson, S.C. is seeking an Athletics Director/Boys Basketball Program Director to lead, grow, and promote an athletics program that aligns with the school's Christ-centered mission and pursuit of excellence.

The role includes serving as Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach and directing junior varsity and middle school programs to ensure long-term development. You will work with school leadership, coaches, and faculty to foster school spirit, engage the community, and

Qualifications

• Established and maturing Christian faith aligned to education.
• Passionate about spiritual formation and mentoring young men.
• Proven leadership in athletics, program development and coaching oversight.
• Basketball coaching experience with varsity program leadership.
• Strong organization, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with school leadership to advance the mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead, grow, and promote an athletics program aligned with the school mission.
• Oversee program development, coaching staff, scheduling, and facilities.
• Serve as Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach and guide JV/Middle School programs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Coaching/athletics administration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mentoring students

Job description

New Covenant School, Anderson S.C.Athletics Director/Boys Basketball Program Director (AD)

The Athletics Director is responsible for leading, growing, and promoting an athletics program that is mission-aligned, Christ-centered, and excellence-driven. The AD oversees all aspects of athletics, including program development, coaching staff leadership, scheduling, compliance, facilities, equipment, and student-athlete welfare. Working closely with the Head of School, coaches, and faculty, the AD ensures athletics actively supports the broader educational mission, fosters school spirit, engages the community, and cultivates the holistic growth of every student-athlete.

As Boys Basketball Program Director, this position will include serving as the Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach while providing oversight and direction for the junior varsity and middle school programs to ensure alignment and long-term program development. The position will also provide opportunities to partner with school leadership to envision and develop initiatives for boys student life beyond athletics.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates an established and maturing Christian faith, with a growing understanding of and commitment to classical Christian education
• Passionate about the spiritual formation of students, with a particular desire to mentor and disciple young men
• Proven leadership experience in athletics, including program development, coaching staff management, and administrative oversight
• Demonstrated basketball coaching experience, with the ability to lead a competitive varsity program and develop student-athletes at multiple levels
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Exercises sound judgment, demonstrates initiative, and works collaboratively with school leadership to advance the mission of NCS