Director of Athletics
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Job Location:
Atherton, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 180000 - 250000
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Menlo School a leading private independent school in Atherton California seeks a mission-focused inspiring and strategic leader to serve as the next director of athletics. This is an on-site leadership role with an anticipated start date in late Spring 2026.
Menlo School is an independent coeducational college-preparatory school for students in grades six through twelve. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley and founded in 1915 the School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the National and California Associations of Independent Schools. Menlo Schools mission is to empower students to explore and expand their interests reach their fullest potential develop the skills necessary for success in college and become ethical responsible and engaged members of ever wider communities.
Reporting to the head of school and serving on the senior leadership team the director of athletics plays a key role in advancing the Schools mission to prepare students to make a positive impact in the world. With enthusiasm and clear focus on theathletics strategic priorities particularly the Character Above All pillar the director will strategically lead the athletics department in fostering resilience joy courage and a commitment to purposes larger than oneself through athletic participation and competition. The director will exemplify Menlos tradition of athletic excellence while ensuring that all students have opportunities to discover and develop humility honor grace and character through sports.
More than 80 percent of Upper School students participate in athletics during at least one semester each year and all Middle School students engage in sports through the physical education program integrated into the school day. The director oversees a department that includes 15 Upper School sports 12 Middle School sports nearly 100 full-time and part-time coaches and staff and an overall budget of approximately $5 million.
The salary range is $180000 to $250000 contingent upon experience level.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include a bachelors degree and seven years of progressive leadership people management and hands-on management experience. A masters degree in athletic administration education leadership or a related field is preferred. Athletics leadership is a plus but not a requirement.
Application and Nomination
Menlo School has selected Spelman Johnson a leading executive search firmtoassist with leading this search. Review of applications will beginFebruary 9 2026and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter viahttps:// Anne-Marie Kenney atemailprotectedor Michel Frendianemailprotectedfor confidential inquiries.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at or emailemailprotected
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Menlo School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants. We administer all personnel practices without regard to race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status or domestic partnership status disability protected veteran status or military status genetic information or any other category protected under applicable law.
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