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Position Summary:

The Athletics Department has an opening for a dynamic Assistant Athletic Director 
with a strong background in athletic administration, coaching or teaching. A Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management or a related field is required.

The ideal candidate will be:
? a student-centered educator
? committed to the School mission
? eager to work collaboratively with colleagues
? creative, strategic and a proactive problem solver
? an effective oral and written communicator
? committed to developing an equitable and inclusive community
? committed to improving their practice through peer observation and professional development
? dedicated to making positive contributions to the student experience both inside and outside the classroom, including in dorms, on teams and clubs, and through advising

Specific duties and responsibilities include:
? Assist in the day-to-day management of the School’s Athletic Department and afternoon co-curricular programming
? Work with the Director of Athletics to create and implement a strategic athletic marketing plan for all interscholastic teams
? Assist in the strategic planning to promote Kent School Athletics and generate revenue through summer programming, working closely with the Summer Program Leader
? Manage the ongoing creation and implementation of School wide athletic events, working with Residential Life and Blue Key to streamline school wide programming
? Coordinate all team community service projects
? Oversee all athletic award programming
? Design and coordinate all game programs, marketing materials, recruiting brochures, sport schedules and newsletter, in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Department
? Oversee the coordination of all athletic court, field, pool set-up and game day operations, in collaboration with Facilities Department
? Assist coaches with Playsight, Hudl and Kent Sports Media after school program
? Assist in maintaining School, Founders League and NEPSAC policies, regulations and expectations
? Coaching one or two seasons of interscholastic sports or an equivalent (usually three seasons) of co-curricular activities or teaching 2-4 courses
? Performing regular duty in our residential program
? Participating in Faculty committees
? Serving as Advisor to 5-7 students
? Maintaining Public Passenger Endorsement to drive a school vehicle for school activities

Additional Requirements:
? Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment criminal background checks and drug test;
? Maintain punctual and regular attendance;
? Work is performed on a smoke free campus.
? All employees are required to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
? The list of requirements above is essential, but not exhaustive; additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Kent School seeks faculty members who demonstrate cultural competency and are eager to help us build an inclusive, respectful, and diverse school community. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all personnel without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, ancestry, citizen status, veteran status, physical or mental handicaps, sexual orientation, or any other factors protected by law.

About Kent School

Kent School is a coeducational boarding school located in northwestern Connecticut, serving 570 students, grades 9-12.

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