ATLANTA, Georgia
Posted: 04-Mar-25
Location: Duluth, Minnesota
Type: Full Time
Salary: $80,000 - $120,000/year
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We are seeking a visionary, passionate, and collaborative person to lead the Marshall School Hilltoppers athletics program for grades 7-12 starting in July 2025.
Athletics are a core component of the Marshall program and the Hilltoppers have enjoyed a rich 120-year history in Duluth. Our teams have enjoyed Minnesota state titles across multiple sports and our sports traditions have been carried across generations of students. We believe in the power of athletics as the third classroom (1. home, 2. academic classroom, 3. field, court, slope, rink, and track). Athletics, and competitive co-curriculars, bring out the best in our students and teach important lessons about character, teamwork, communication, and leadership. Athletics are not just a component of our program, they are where some of our most important lessons are taught.
Because we believe that athletics are important to success in life and academics, every student at Marshall gets to play and be part of a team. That makes player development an important part of the work of our next Athletic Director.
We understand that athletics start young and want Marshall school to be active in communities where players are developing. Equally important is that our teams are welcoming to new students. This role will be a critical partner to admissions and will help to ensure the quality and character of our program is upheld.
The Director of Athletics at Marshall School reports to the Head of School and works closely with senior leadership, the Middle and Upper School Division Heads, and the Admissions Office. The AD has the opportunity to participate in reaching institutional goals and enhancing student life. The Director of Athletics is responsible for all aspects of the department including hiring, scheduling, supervision of the athletic facilities, and transportation.
Primary duties and responsibilities include:
? Engaging, encouraging, and inspiring student participation on the school's athletic teams
? Hiring, mentoring and evaluating the coaching staff
? Building a coaching culture that prioritizes safety, character development, and good sportsmanship
? Communicating information to students and parents in a consistent and collaborative way
? Engaging with families in a way that inspires positive parent involvement and partnership
? Being the administrator in charge of athletic facilities and athletic program budget
? Representing Marshall on the Mars Lakeview Arena Board, at the local level within the conference, and state level within the MSHSL.
? Interpreting/overseeing MSHSL regulations including student eligibility and permissible coaching practices both in-season and out-of-season/summer.
? Fostering a culture of community support and attendance at athletic events
? Designing and enforcing school expectations of students, staff and patrons
? Cultivating and maintaining a culture of sportsmanship, professionalism, and respect throughout all levels of athletic engagement
? Overseeing the scheduling of contests and the personnel needed to host events
? Guiding coaches, athletic trainers, and all other staff to ensure integrity, consistency, and overall excellence in the athletic program
? Supervise the athletic trainers and athletic administrative support staff
? Managing game day operations and traveling to away games
? Serving as the liaison between the program and the Upper and Middle School Division Heads
? Ensuring that while students are challenged and stretched in their practices and by their coaches, there is an overall love of the sport that is fostered through positive encouragement and support
? Working collaboratively with all constituencies including parents, students, colleagues, coaches, neighbors, the facilities department, and many other individuals
? Supports the efforts of faculty, staff, and volunteers who coach and direct musical performances, theater performances, MSHSL theater and music contests, Math League, Knowledge Bowl, Speech, mountain biking, and trap shooting,etc.
Additional duties include:
? Provide a safe and healthy physical and emotional environment for our student-athletes, coaches and spectators.
? Provide an opportunity for our students to come forward at any time with their suggestions, concerns, feedback, etc. regarding the overall administration of the athletic program.
? Ensure compliance with the eligibility bylaws of the MSHSL including transfer eligibility of incoming students, coaches education requirements, etc.
? Ensure age, ability, and gender equitable opportunities for our student-athletes
? Oversee the registration process of our student-athletes including MSHSL compliance, having a current Sports Qualifying Physical and completing the ImPACT test (our online baseline concussion screening)..
? Provide assistance to our coaches when necessary regarding parental concerns.
? Ensure that performance-based and competitive co-curricular and club sport activities are supported in the areas of scheduling, communication, transportation, facilities etc.
Qualifications and skills:
? A minimum of a bachelor’s degree and at least five plus years of previous experience in coaching and athletic administration
? C.A.A. certification (Certified Athletic Administrator), through the National Federation of State High Schools, is preferred
? Availability to work evenings and weekends
? Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
? Effective organizational and detailed-oriented skills
? A strong understanding of the developmental needs of both middle and high school students and a proven ability to foster positive leadership among student-athletes
? Prior success at attracting, hiring, and facilitating the professional growth of excellent coaches
? Familiarity and experience with the college recruitment process as a coach and/or administrator
? Excellent organizational and time management skills
? Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
? Experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community
? High-energy and enthusiastic about working in an academic atmosphere
? Ability and experience teaching sports-related content in a classroom setting
? The ability to teach in non-sports related disciplines is a plus
School Overview and Philosophy
Marshall School is a coeducational private day and boarding school for Kindergarten through Grade 12. With a beautiful 40-acre campus overlooking Lake Superior, Marshall School has the reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Marshall School’s mission is to inspire lifelong learners to embrace challenge and create positive change. Our core values are integrity, compassion, intellectual curiosity, respect, self-discipline, and strong academic habits.
Marshall educators create learning environments that inspire, broaden perspective, form connections, develop agency, and build community. Faculty incorporate high academic standards and student-centered learning experiences that develop students’ abilities to solve problems, communicate effectively, become engaged and ethical citizens, and develop resiliency. Marshall School welcomes a wide diversity of candidates who are committed to working collaboratively and forming meaningful connections with their students, with their colleagues, and with other community members.
We value and respect every individual who enters our community and we strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable community where all feel respected and empowered. Find more about who we are and what we stand for here.
Marshall School is committed to equitable hiring practices, and enthusiastically encourages professionals of all backgrounds to apply. A benefits summary can be reviewed here.
Salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000/year
Marshall School is an equal-opportunity employer.