SY 25-26 - Athletic Director

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Athletic Director

Commitment: Full-time

Reports to: Building Administrator

We are seeking an experienced Athletic Director to lead athletic programs for our partner school in Lynchburg, VA.

This individual will lead a program with a storied legacy of success, innovation, and excellence that includes over 40 state titles across football, basketball, track, tennis, lacrosse, and more. The school's goal is to find a leader who will expand on an already outstanding program to elevate their athletic programs to new heights while honoring the traditions that make them a cornerstone of high school athletics in Virginia. Through collaboration with students, families, coaches, and the community, the Athletic Director will inspire a culture of achievement, engagement, and school pride that transcends the playing field.

The school believes that athletics is a powerful avenue for instilling a culture of excellence. The next Athletic Director must set high expectations for all student-athletes, emphasizing the importance of hard work, discipline, and accountability on and off the field. They will challenge students to achieve their personal best, holding them to standards that promote resilience, integrity, and a commitment to their goals.

Responsibilities:

Visionary Leadership: Set an ambitious vision for athletic excellence that balances competitive success with character development. Leverage partnerships, innovative practices, and strategic planning to strengthen the program’s reputation.

• Act as a liaison between the principal and coaching staff, coaches and parents, and the athletic staff and the athletic booster club.
• Work with booster organizations to provide support to programs.
• Serve as the liaison between division, local, and state athletic authorities.
• Attend district, regional, and state athletic meetings as appropriate.
• Professionally represent the school and district in interactions and conflicts with parents, community, staff, and students.

Program Development: Build and sustain esteemed athletic programs through effective planning, resource allocation, and program evaluation.

• Develop and enforce rules and regulations governing conduct during athletic activities for participants and observers.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of the athletic program, including eligibility lists, insurance lists, equipment inventories, awards, rosters, finances, physicals, and event records.
• Assist the principal in evaluating athletic staff personnel and programs.
• Manage the athletic budget, including purchasing for athletic teams and the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Student-Athlete Development: Prioritize character, resilience, and personal growth alongside athletic success. Demand excellence from student-athletes in sports, academics, and the community.

• Ensure all student-athletes are eligible, insured, and have paid appropriate fees.
• Administer mandatory athletic study hall.

Coach Mentorship: Mentor and develop coaching staff, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and accountability. Establish systems to ensure high standards of integrity and expertise.

• Provide orientation for athletic staff regarding policies and procedures, including district, regional, and state regulations.
• Assist in the hiring of potential athletic staff members.
• Ensure all coaches meet the requirements outlined by VHSL.

Community and Feeder System Engagement: Create seamless pathways from recreational leagues to high school programs by nurturing partnerships with middle schools and local leagues.

• Coordinate and implement summer sports camps.

Tradition and Innovation: Respect the program’s rich legacy while integrating modern technologies, updating facilities, and reimagining the student-athlete experience.

Event Coordination and Community Building: Design events, traditions, and outreach efforts to foster pride and unity within the school and broader community.

• Schedule and coordinate athletic practices and events, including operational personnel, facilities, transportation, officials, promotions, and equipment.
• Plan and schedule nonathletic activities and events as directed by the principal, such as clubs, fine arts/performing programs, and other student activities.
• Provide supervision and security for home and away athletic events, including set-up and clean-up.
• Maintain all athletic fields.
• Arrange for workers for home events.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least 3 years of successful coaching experience at the secondary or collegiate level

Travel Requirements: As needed

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.