Athletic Director
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USD 80000 - 100000
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Job Description
The Stony Brook School a distinguished independent faithbased boarding and day school is seeking an experienced Athletic Director. This 12month fulltime leadership position offers the opportunity to shape a vibrant Christcentered experience for students in grades 712. With baseball achieving national recognition and other sports poised for similar success The Stony Brook School is looking for an individual who can harness our potential and lead the department to future flourishing.
The ideal candidate will be a committed believer in Jesus Christ with a vibrant faith integrated into all aspects of life and a belief that athletics is a primary vehicle for significant character development in young people. This position calls for a balance of visionary thinking strategic planning and practical to support the ongoing growth of our school.
Key Responsibilities:
Spiritual Leadership:
- Serve as a spiritual role model integrating Biblical principles into athletic programs and guiding studentathletes in their faith journey.
- Lead devotions for coaches and offer spiritual support to students faculty and staff.
- Uphold Christian values across all athletic events and ensure a Christcentered worldview is reflected.
Program Leadership:
- Lead the department with a focus on growth excellence and holistic development for studentathletes.
- Oversee the athletic calendar including scheduling event and communication with all stakeholders.
- Work with coaches and the sports chaplain to ensure that valuebased standards are set and upheld on all teams and during athletic events.
- Communicate the departments vision effectively to coaches staff and the broader school community.
Department Management:
- Ensure compliance with league rules and navigate complex scheduling issues.
- Plan and execute athletic events that foster school spirit and community engagement.
- Maximize departmental resources balancing financial and operational constraints to achieve excellence.
- Manage risk factors and safety concerns related to athletic activities.
Talent Management:
- Recruit evaluate and retain top coaching talent to align with the schools vision.
- Provide mentorship to coaching staff fostering professional development and a culture of excellence.
- Assist with the recruitment of studentathletes ensuring alignment with the schools mission and values.
Communication & Community Engagement:
- Effectively communicate department goals events and updates to inspire confidence across the school community.
- Build positive relationships with parents students faculty and staff ensuring open communication.
- Represent the school at external athletic events and scheduling meetings as needed.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Committed believer in Jesus Christ with a vibrant integrated faith.
- Bachelors degree in physical education sports management or a related field; masters degree of advanced certifications preferred.
- 5 years of experience in teaching or coaching with 2 years in athletic administration.
- Proven ability to develop and implement athletic programs.
- Strong leadership communication and team management skills.
- Indepth knowledge of athletic laws and regulations and ability to ensure compliance.
- Excellent public relations and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical administrative and multitasking skills.
- Growthoriented with a creative and entrepreneurial mindset to enhance and expand athletic programs.
- Skilled collaborator working effectively across departments and with various stakeholders.
- Ability to recruit evaluate and retain top coaching talent.
- Flexible schedule with willingness to travel for athletic events and meetings.
- Fundraising experience is a plus but not required.
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience including free housing and utilities.
- Comprehensive benefits package includes free premiums for highquality medical and dental coverage a Defined Contribution 403(b) plan with immediate vesting and a 7.5 matching contribution schoolpaid life insurance longterm disability and accidental death & dismemberment policies.
- Additional benefits include professional development opportunities free meals during the school year tuition remission generous paid leave access to athletic facilities and a scenic campus fostering a vibrant familyfriendly community.
- Relocation assistance is available through a moving reimbursement program.
About The Stony Brook School
Founded in 1922 The Stony Brook School exists to challenge young men and women to know Jesus Christ as Lord to love others as themselves and to grow in knowledge and skill. As an independent college preparatory school for grades 712 we inspire students to lead lives of significance and service through their character leadership and faith. Nestled on the scenic North Shore of Long Island our campus is a haven for academic excellence spiritual growth and lifelong friendships.
Equal Employment Opportunity: In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals employment decisions at The Stony Brook School will be based on merit qualifications experience and abilities. We do not discriminate based on race color sex national origin age citizenship genetic predisposition or any characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
