Athletic Director

$65,000 - $80,000/Yr

Dunn School - Los Olivos, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Olivos, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Athletic Director at Dunn School is responsible for overseeing and administering the 6-12 Athletics Program, ensuring that athletics is an integral part of the student experience. This role involves strategic development, budget management, and communication with various stakeholders, including coaches, students, and families. The Athletic Director serves as the primary representative of Dunn School in athletic matters and is expected to foster a positive environment for student athletes.

Responsibilities

• Strategic development of the Dunn School Athletics Program
• Support the vision and direction of the program
• Work with Athletic Directors and administrators of peer schools
• Develop the Athletics Program annual budget in coordination with the CFO and manage spending in line with the budget
• Schedule athletic contests and ensure schedules are communicated to coaches, students, and families
• Work with and develop coaches
• Provide support for coaches and manage equipment, communication, and logistical needs
• Act as an advisor to the Spirit Committee (student committee)
• Communicate regularly with Dining Services regarding sports schedule and student attendance at scheduled meals
• Lead the hiring process for non-faculty coaches
• Manage transportation needs for traveling athletic teams
• Schedule facilities use for Dunn Athletics
• Work with Director of Facilities to maintain and prepare athletic facilities
• Work with Director of Facilities and CFO to create budgets to maintain and upgrade athletic facilities
• Coordinate with Director of Summer Programs on use of fields for outside groups
• Work with Admissions Office to help identify mission-appropriate student athletes
• Assist with student athletes pursuing competitive athletics at the collegiate level

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace a professional growth mindset
• Enthusiasm for working with students in a middle and high school setting
• Commitment to Dunn's mission
• Organizational and time management skills
• Customer service mindset
• Athletics management and coaching experience in a 6th-12th grade educational environment

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement match up to 7.5%
• Tuition remission for admitted and eligible children
• Free meals in the dining hall