Athletic Director- Middle School

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart Inc. is seeking an Athletic Director for the Middle School to partner with the Head of Athletics to organize and support the interscholastic program, shaping its strategic direction, coordination, and evaluation.

The role includes training coaches, planning and directing work, addressing concerns, overseeing home and post-season contests, and serving as on‑duty administrator at home events, with after‑school coverage and two seasons of coaching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years of athletic coaching experience.
• General knowledge of all sports.
• Experience managing a budget.
• Supervisory or school administrator experience preferred.
• Head coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in preparing seasonal sport schedules.
• Assist with supervision of home contests.
• Coordinate post-season travel.
• Notify opponents and officials of postponements per protocol.
• Schedule practice times and facilities.
• Manage athletics website with rosters and calendars.
• Coordinate home game logistics and payments to officials.
• Coordinate equipment purchasing, inventory, maintenance.
• Assist with and participate in the Athletics Banquet.
• Attend annual professional development conferences.
• Coach two seasons.

Skills

General knowledge of all sports

Budget management

Supervisory/administrative experience

Head coach experience preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Summary:

The Athletic Director - Middle School works in partnership with the Head of Athletics to organize, administer, and support the overall interscholastic athletics program at Duchesne Academy. This role shares responsibility for the strategic direction, coordination, and evaluation of the athletics program, including training and supporting coaches; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing concerns and resolving issues; and overseeing all home and post-season contests. The incumbent also carries supervisory responsibilities and, when not coaching, serves as the on-duty administrator at home athletic contests, either independently or in coordination with the Head of Athletics. After-school administrative coverage may range from zero up to 18 hours per week, excluding post-season competitions and travel.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist each head coach in compiling and preparing seasonal sport schedules and supplying them to the appropriate officials' boards
• Assist with the supervision of all home contests
• Assist with the coordination, supervision, and travel for post-season competition
• Notify opponents' athletic departments, support supervisors, campus police, social media, appropriate coaches, and officials of postponements and reschedules using established protocol
• Assist the Athletic Director in the scheduling of practice times and facilities on and off site as well as development of the daily bus and security schedule
• Managing and updating the Athletics website including team rosters, coaching rosters, and the competition calendar
• Assist with home game logistics including coordination with facilities staff, and payment of officials
• Coordinate with the Athletic Director the purchasing, inventorying, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment, uniforms and materials
• Assist with and participate in the Athletics Banquet
• Attend annual conferences for professional development
• Coach two seasons

Requirements

Minimum Education/Prior Experience/Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years of experience in athletic coaching
• A general knowledge of all sports
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience managing a budget
• Supervisory or school administrator experience preferred
• Head coaching experience preferred

Upon Hiring

• Successful completion of criminal offenders' records information and sexual offender registry checks.
• Successful completion of CMG Safe Environment Training.
• Current CPR certification.

Core Competencies

• Strong work ethic with the ability to manage multiple, and occasionally simultaneous deadlines and projects
• Highly organized and reliable with demonstrated success working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Team player
• Ability to successfully manage conflict in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of the Society of the Sacred Heart

Essential Expectations

All faculty and staff members at Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart are expected and required to do the following:

• Overtly support and act in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of the Society of the Sacred Heart; this expectation includes attendance at and applicable participation in faith-based practices.
• Foster a safe, predictable, and supportive environment.
• Interact with colleagues in a respectful and collegial manner that contributes to a healthy school culture.
• Demonstrate appropriate planning and preparation and fulfill routine responsibilities in a thoughtful and timely manner.
• Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, professional courtesy, discretion, punctuality and attendance at all required meetings and events.
• Appropriately carry out specific duties as determined by the Head of School and/or supervisor.
• Maintain professional credentials and complete required training. Participate in and provide documentation for at least one professional development opportunity per year in addition to those required and provided by the school.
• Respect the confidentiality of the school, its employees, students, and families.
• Comply with the policies and procedures as articulated in the faculty and staff handbook.
• Authentically engage in the school’s self-reflection process that requires written goals and measured progress towards them.

Nothing in this Job Description restricts Duchesne's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. This position is at will, which means that either the employee or Duchesne may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice and for any reason or no reason.

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (gender), age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.