• Leader of the Athletic Department.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and evaluate the Athletic Admin Team (Assistant AD’s, MS/LS Coordinator, Athletic Facility Coordinator, and Assistant to Athletics).
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, evaluating, developing, and terminating coaches and staff.
• Create and oversee a departmental budget that is fiscally responsible, in coordination with the Head of School, Associate Head of School and Chief Financial Officer.
• Supervise the utilization of athletic facilities including any necessary changes, repairs and/or improvements.
• Manage all projects related to the Athletic Department.
• Work with Admissions to secure applicants to Parish. This includes attending prospective parent tours as well as both Hillcrest and Midway Previews.
• Work closely with ABC (Athletic Booster Club) to provide a positive experience for all athletic programs and students.
• Conduct Head Coaches meetings.
• Attend TAPPS (Texas Association Private & Parochial Schools) meetings.
• Oversee all athletic home events and act as the Game Administrator or be responsible for delegating one.
• Oversee the coordination of vehicles for athletic travel.
• Oversee master athletic calendar.
• Oversee all programs’ practice and game schedules.
• Oversee the department’s compliance program.
• Interview, evaluate and select preferred suppliers for the department’s needs.
• Work within the guidelines, rules, and regulations of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS), National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and any other applicable/regulating leagues or organizations.
• Manage day-to-day operations for the Athletic Department.
• Serve as a liaison within the community.
• Promote the school’s statement of mission and philosophy.

MARGINAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.
• Attends Staff Development Meetings as needed
• Attends Administrative Team Meetings
• Attends Program Meetings and Division Heads|Academic Assistants
• Attends Sports Games when possible 
• Attends Chapel

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises, evaluates, and directs the work of coaching staff and athletic personnel.
• All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment. 

QUALIFICATIONS 
Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletics, Physical Education, or a closely related field. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of teaching/coaching experience. Administrative experience preferred.
• An employment history highlighted by increasing levels of responsibility.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Ability to apply common sense understanding and to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. 
• Ability to ascertain which people may need immediate assistance and to act accordingly.
• Ability to perform basic first aid/CPR.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Proven organization and management skills.
• A collaborative leadership style.
• Courage to make difficult and/or unpopular decisions when needed.
• Adept at conflict resolution.
• Good listening skills.
• A strong work ethic.
• A sense of humor.
• Tact in dealing with people at all levels.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position