Key Responsibilities of the Athletics Coordinator:

• Leads and manages all aspects of the school’s interscholastic athletics program in alignment with Wyndcroft’s mission, values, and culture.
• Recruits, hires, supervises, evaluates, and supports athletic coaches; facilitates ongoing professional development including safety, CPR, concussion protocol, and risk management training.
• Collaborates with the Chief Financial Officer to manage athletic program budgeting and ensure timely payments to coaches and vendors.
• Oversees scheduling, transportation, and staffing of referees and officials for athletic events.
• Coordinates and verifies athletic eligibility and compliance with league and state regulations.
• Develops, updates, and enforces the Wyndcroft Athletics Handbook and relevant athletic policies.
• Ensures safety and proper maintenance of all athletic facilities, fields, courts, and equipment.
• Manages uniform and equipment distribution, collection, storage, and repair.
• Serves as liaison to The Hill School for facility use, and to league organizations for scheduling, compliance, and communication.
• Collects and tracks athletic forms and fees; communicates effectively with families and students.
• Represents Wyndcroft at league meetings, athletic events, and recognition assemblies.
• Organizes and leads seasonal Athletic Recognition events.
• Coaches school teams as needed. These positions are typically accompanied by an additional stipend.
• Prepares and presents reports on the athletics program to the Head of School, Board of Trustees, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities of Teachers:

• Fully supports the School’s mission and is a highly engaging, positive and assertive ambassador for the School.
• Works collaboratively and supportively with the AHOS, Chief Academic Officer (CAO), Head of School (HOS), members of the Wyndcroft Leadership Team (WLT) and fellow faculty and staff.
• Teaching: Maintains a safe, pupil-centred learning environment. Utilising an interactive and hands-on approach whilst promoting self-discovery and critical thinking, motivates and challenges pupils in a focused and orderly environment. Guides whole-class, small group and individualised instruction in (depending on the subject specialty): reading, writing, word study, mathematics, social studies, science and social-emotional learning. Regularly monitors and assesses pupil learning and growth to inform instruction using a variety of tools and means, e.g. formative and summative assessments and standardised tests.
• Curriculum design: Plans a comprehensive, integrated, theme-based curriculum that aligns with the School’s mission and grade-level learning goals. Crafts thoughtful, engaging units of study designed to address gifted learners and the different learning styles of pupils in the class.  
• Collaboration: works with colleagues to ensure integration across subject areas, as appropriate. Consistently and clearly communicates with colleagues, administrators and parents regarding pupil progress and issues. Leads parent-teacher conferences.
• Actively supports the School’s enrolment management by collaborating with the Director of Admission and Communications on admission and re-enrolment as needed, e.g. participating in classroom shadow visits, school tours and open houses.
• Performs other duties and oversees special assignments as necessary or assigned by the AHOS, CAO, or HOS.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attends and contributes to regular, weekly faculty and staff meetings.
• Collaboratively plans, organises, conducts and attends relevant field trips, including overnight camping trips.
• Supervises carline, lunch and recess duty as needed.
• As requested, supervise a pupil Advisory group.
• Attends and assists with assemblies and special events, some of which occur outside of normal school hours.
• Actively participates in all in-service, pre-service, orientation and professional development days.

Core Competencies and Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving ability
• Sound judgment, discretion, and integrity
• Skilled in organization, time management, and multi-tasking
• Positive attitude and collaborative spirit
• Technologically proficient: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and internet research
• Public speaking ability and a passion for promoting the Wyndcroft mission
• Commitment to professional conduct, confidentiality, and collegiality

Athletics Specific Competencies

• Strong foundation in child/adolescent development and staff supervision
• Capacity to lead, inspire, and mentor both students and coaches
• Understanding of best practices in physical education, fitness, and character-based coaching
• Ability to innovate and implement improvements in athletic programming

Education and Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
• Current certification in First Aid, AED, and age-appropriate CPR
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of three years’ experience in teaching, coaching, or athletic leadership
• Experience working with school or community-based athletic programs
• Experience in independent schools or nonprofit organizations
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

About The Wyndcroft School

The Wyndcroft School, located in Pottstown, PA, provides a dynamic and foundational education developing the whole child. In a supportive community, the school fosters creativity, integrity, determination, love of learning, and respect for others. Our students become confident self-advocating learners and leaders. Wyndcroft has been serving students in Preschool through 8th Grade since 1918.

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