Director of Athletics

Cincinnati Classical Academy; Utah; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Personal days

Paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer contribution

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a full-time Director of Athletics to oversee and manage its athletic programs. The role involves hiring and supervising coaches, ensuring compliance with regulations, budgeting, and planning events. Candidates should possess at least a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management or a related field, alongside prior athletic administration experience. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, and a retirement plan. Ideal candidates are organized, proactive, and possess strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in athletic administration and coaching is required.
• Knowledge of OHSAA regulations and procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all athletic programs and staff.
• Prepare budgets and manage communication with coaches.
• Plan events and maintain athletic schedules.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management or related field

Job description

The Director of Athletics plays a pivotal role in the oversight and management of the school's athletic programs. This full‑time position requires a dynamic and organized individual with a passion for sports and a commitment to fostering a positive and competitive athletic environment within the school community, one that comports with the mission of the school. The Athletic Director reports to the Head of School. This position will require working some evenings and weekends throughout the school year.

The Director of Athletics essential duties and responsibilities areas follows:

Supervision and Communication

• Hire, supervise, evaluate, and handle communication with sport coordinators and coaches.
• Verify that all sport coordinators and coaches have the necessary certifications required by OHSAA, ODEW, and Cincinnati Classical Academy.
• Monitor payment status and documentation compliance of athletes.
• Work with deans to monitor academic compliance and eligibility of athletes.
• Attend league meetings, communicate with the league for all sports.
• Prepare the annual budget, approve expenditures, count money, make deposits, pay bills.
• Order and maintain uniforms and equipment.
• Secure sponsors to advertise in Cincinnati Classical Academy’s gym and fields.
• Prepare facilities for home contests and obtain facilities for contests and practices not at Cincinnati Classical Academy.
• Inspect facilities to be sure they are safe, clean, and represent Cincinnati Classical Academy with class.
• Be present at most home contests to serve as item manager.
• Act as item manager for any post‑season tournament games at Cincinnati Classical Academy.

Coordination, Planning, and Scheduling

• Plan and preside events: Parent Info Nights, Sports Banquets, etc.
• Collaborate with Headmaster on Student/Parent and Coaches’ Handbooks.
• Prepare team rosters, arrange team pictures, and maintain record of awards.
• Coordinate core reporting and update athletics schedules/happenings with Communications Manager for the school’s calendar, website, and social media.
• Collaborate with PSO on the following:
  • Staffing of parent volunteers / student volunteers for concession stand and admissions gate.
  • Stocking concession stand.
• Collaborate with sport coordinators on the following:
  • Ordering and maintaining uniforms and equipment.
  • Practice schedule.
  • Sport budget.
  • Being present at home contests when AD cannot.
  • Post‑season tournament details.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Sports Management, Education, or related field.
• Previous experience in athletic administration and coaching.
• Knowledge of OHSAA regulations and procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Capacity to take initiative and be self‑directed while working independently.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented with strong project management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects, and coordinate work with others.

Strong candidates will also embrace the school’s organizational values:

• The tenets of classical, liberal arts education.
• Community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens.
• Excellence in teaching and learning.
• The virtues we aim to teach our students: prudence, justice, fortitude, humility, gratitude, perseverance, and compassion.

Compensation, Benefits and Hiring

Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits offered for full‑time employees include health benefits, paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, and SERS/STRS retirement plan with employer contribution. Children will receive enrollment priority if a parent is a full‑time employee at the time of enrollment. All employees will be required to pass background checks.

Application Process

Applicants must complete an online application through Classical’s Career page and include the following information:

• Cover letter. (Please tell us how you learned about Cincinnati Classical Academy and indicate your salary requirements.)
• Three professional references. Please include email address and phone number for each reference.