Director of Athletics

Mount Pisgah Christian School; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private school in Atlanta is seeking a Senior Director of Strategy and Human Resources to provide visionary leadership for its athletics program. This role includes strategic planning, staff supervision, and community collaboration. Candidates should possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, with a preference for a Master's, and a track record of at least 2 years in athletic administration in an educational setting. This full-time position is vital for upholding the school's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ athletic administration experience in an educational environment.
• Eager to serve in a faith-based academic environment.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provides visionary leadership, strategic planning and policy development for athletics.
• Works with the development office to raise funds for athletics.
• Recruits and supervises coaching staff.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Mount Pisgah Christian School

Senior Director of Strategy and Human Resources

Position: Director of Athletics

Reports To: Head of School

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Founded in 1986, Mount Pisgah Christian School is a leading private school that provides an outstanding college‑preparatory education grounded in Christian faith and values. Our vision is to teach foundational truth in an ever‑changing world, empowering students to think critically and creatively and to act with courage and compassion. We are committed to partnering with families to offer excellence in faith, academics, fine arts, and athletics.

Responsibilities

• Provides visionary leadership, strategic planning and policy development for the athletics program.
• Maintains an athletics program that is committed to the school’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Works with the school’s development office to raise funds for the athletic department.
• Develops and manages the annual department budget.
• Recruits, hires and supervises the coaching staff.
• Ensures compliance with all school and state association policies, rules and regulations.
• Certifies thatall athletic contests are scheduled
• Oversee the marketing and promotion of athletic events.
• Manage all athletic facilities and equipment.
• Support the school and its leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree Preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years’ athletic administration experiences preferably in an educational environment.
• A mission‑driven individual who demonstrates an eagerness to serve in a faith‑based academic environment.
• Communications: Effective written, verbal, and editing communication skills. Should be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
• Collaboration: Has student‑centered focus and ability to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including students, families, faculty, staff, and community partners.

Physical Demands

• Frequently sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
• Frequently stand, walk distances, and climb stairs.
• Drives personal vehicle across campuses.
• Have specific vision abilities required by this job that include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low.
• Manage equipment, including a phone, computer, camera, video equipment, and other electronic devices.
• Use muscles or limbs to lift boxes or items under 30 lbs.
• Occasionally work nights and weekends in support of departmental school activities.

The faculty and staff of Mount Pisgah Christian School affirm a Statement of Faith. The school believes that the fair and equitable treatment of the employee is critical to fulfilling its mission, vision, and core values. Consistent with its Christian beliefs, MPCS does not discriminate in its employment practices or the administration and dissemination of its programs and services.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other

Industries: Education Administration Programs