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Posted: 12-Nov-24
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Type: Full Time
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Preferred Education:
St. Catherine’s School is seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual for the role of Director of Athletics and Strategic Partnerships. This candidate will build on an incredibly strong foundation in St. Catherine’s Athletic Department. Since 2000, St. Catherine’s teams have won 59 Virginia State Championship titles and 150 League of Independent Schools Championships. In that same time, nearly 200 St. Catherine’s student-athletes have gone on to compete at the collegiate level. Niche.com recently recognized St. Catherine’s as the best high school for athletes in Richmond.
Ideal candidates will embrace the community-facing nature of this role and will work to continue and create strong relationships with the greater Richmond
community. These partnerships should directly benefit the student-athlete experience and overall program success through camps, clinics and outreach. The candidate should have a strong understanding of best practices in PK-12 girl’s athletic programs and overall health and wellness.
The Director of Athletics and Strategic Partnerships should build positive and collegial internal relationships with St. Catherine’s students, coaches, faculty, and families. This individual should also have strong relationships with local, regional, and national K-12 and collegiate athletics leaders and organizations as they continue to learn and grow within the profession.
This position participates as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and has a significant impact on St. Catherine’s overall student and community experience.
To view the full 2024-2025 Prospectus, please click here.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the school's athletics program, including budget management, implementing strategic planning, and coordinating schedules.
- Oversee the physical education program, evaluating and updating curriculum as needed, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and promoting lifelong fitness habits among students.
- Recruit and retain coaches and staff to maintain program continuity, including goal-setting, feedback, and regular professional development.
- Work closely with the Assistant Athletic Directors to manage all aspects of athletics including but not limited to facilities, scheduling, and student support.
- Foster a positive and inclusive culture, shaping the future of both programs for continued excellence.
- Find joy in working with students and actively participate in the School community via special events, professional learning days, and the normal calendar of School events, including some nights and weekends.
Requirements:
- A commitment to St. Catherine’s mission, core values, policies, and initiatives.
- A clear commitment to access, equity, and belonging.
- A commitment to best practices in education and a dedication to best practices for girls.
- Personal traits and communication style that nurture the growth of girls and young women.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field required (Master’s degree preferred).
- Demonstrated success in managing an athletics program with a minimum of five years at the senior level.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
St. Catherine’s School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its hiring practices. St. Catherine’s School is committed to providing an inclusive educational environment. We actively engage students, families, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our School community respects the differences in ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. Consistent with the School’s mission, St. Catherine’s fosters in our students, and expects from all others, respect for the dignity and wholeness of every person. For more information about the school’s Access, Equity and Belonging please follow this link: https://www.st.catherines.org/about/access-equity-and-belonging.
BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT
Each employee’s employment and continued employment is contingent upon the authorization for and completion of a successful background check – in the School’s ultimate opinion. Such a background check may involve criminal, credit, abuse and neglect and/or driving records. The School may request authorization for a background check at any time. Failure to authorize the School to conduct a background check may result in an applicant not being considered for a position and an employee to be terminated.
Note: This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees within this classification. This position description should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required or assigned to an employee in this position. Nothing contained in this position description restricts St. Catherine’s School’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
The Finney Search Group has been engaged to provide candidates to the School. All interested individuals are encouraged to submit their resumes via https://www.thefinneysearchgroup.com/stcatherines-ad-application.
Deadline for receipt of full application materials is December 31, 2024.