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Posted: 21-Apr-22
Location: Summit, New Jersey
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Athletics/PE
Kent Place School seeks a visionary Director of Athletics with strong leadership and managerial skills to manage a thriving athletics program with 33 sports teams in grades 7-12. Key responsibilities include building and maintaining a competitive and participatory program centered on best practices for girls; hiring, mentoring, and retaining excellent coaches; coordinating the college athletic recruitment process for students in conjunction with the College Advising Office; serving as the spokesperson for Kent Place athletics with all constituencies; serving as the Athletic Department representative to the Admission Office; collaborating with the Physical Education and Health and Wellness Department Chair with student health and wellness initiatives; and partnering with the Advancement Office in support of alumnae and the School's capital goals.
The Director of Athletics reports to the Assistant Head of School and serves on the Leadership Team. The Director of Athletics is responsible for providing the vision and essential management of the Kent Place athletics program, in partnership with an Assistant Director of Athletics, Administrative Assistant, and Athletic Trainer, each of whom the Director of Athletics supervises.
Applicants will have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree; advanced degree preferred, and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in athletics administration and coaching experience at the varsity level or above, as well as working knowledge of athletics facilities operations, is preferred. Please see this Athletics Director position description for more details.
This is a full-time, 12-month exempt position beginning July 1, 2022. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and statement of interest.
Kent Place School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who support the development of a school community that is culturally competent, a working environment that is affirming and inclusive, where each member feels safe and valued, as described in our Diversity Statement.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://kentplace.isolvedhire.com/jobs/570390-222029.html