The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, is seeking an Associate Athletic Director for the 2026-2027 school year.

All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapin’s website, and Mission Statement

The Associate Athletic Director is responsible for assisting in all administrative duties as they relate to the daily operations of the Athletics Department.  The Associate Athletic Director works under the supervision of the Director of Athletics and in collaboration with the Assistant Athletic Director, Athletic Trainers and coaching staff to ensure that the Athletics program at The Chapin School fosters skill development, sportsmanship, and an appreciation of being a team member. 

Responsibilities

Administrative & Athletics:

• Under the direction of the Director of Athletics, oversee the day-to-day functions of the athletic department while working closely with all members of the athletic department. 
• Assist the Athletic Director in interviewing, hiring, observing, and evaluating coaches at the Upper School level. 
• Assist the Director of Athletics in scheduling and organization of all upper school interscholastic athletic events and development of team practice schedules.  
• Assist with site management for all home contests during three seasons of competition.
• Oversee the Middle School athletic program including staffing, program alignment, scheduling, coach mentorship, and communication to families and student-athletes. 
• Host information sessions for Middle School families at the start of each season.
• Attend weekly Student Support Meetings at the Middle School level. 
• Coordinate and oversee all seasonal sports award ceremonies, team trips, team dinners, assemblies, etc. 
• Coordinate student events with the Office of Student Life and LS/MS Associate Division Heads.  
• Work directly with the student Athletic Association in year round efforts to raise school spirit and build community around sports and plan events.
• Oversee the Assistant Athletic Director in coordinating and distributing athletic equipment, design and oversee uniform ordering and distribution,, team apparel, and maintain all storage spaces.
• AAIS League and NYSAIS Score Reporting. 
• Work closely with the Associate Director of Plant and members of the facilities team to submit weekly work orders for athletic events and ensure all game day setups are complete. 
• Coordinate and oversee all team photography and media days on a seasonal basis. 
• Oversee the Assistant Athletic Director in compiling records, statistics, and team data for each team. 
• Coordinate and oversee Upper School team managers on a seasonal basis. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• The Associate Athletic Director will be required to coach at least one season, with the possibility of coaching additional middle school teams as needed. Assignments and off-season/s will be determined at the discretion of the Athletic Director.

Required

• Bachelor's degree required 
• 5-7 years prior experience in a school environment or athletic related field.
• Prior coaching experience at the middle school, high school, and/or college level.  
• Ability to communicate, direct, plan and lead athletic professionals and staff
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.
• Excellent listening skills, and the ability to navigate the complexities of daily responsibilities within the athletics sphere.
• Able to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Demonstrated passion for the mission of The Chapin School.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sports Management
• Experience with Social Media apps, Microsoft Office, Google platforms, Scorevision, Playsight and/or Hudl Technology
• Deep cultural competency and a commitment to belonging, equity, inclusion and diversity.