The Athletic Director [4th-8th grades]  provides administrative leadership in planning, implementation, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of interscholastic athletic programs for the middle school. The Middle School Athletic Director promotes extracurricular athletic activity that fosters skill development, understanding of sports, and appreciation for a variety of athletic activities and programs, teaming, and sportsmanship for students and adults. 

Westside Neighborhood School is an independent school serving over 600 students in preschool-8th grade. WNS places a high priority on maintaining an excellent, collegial working atmosphere and an up-to-date facility. WNS is located in the Silicon Beach area, adjacent to Playa Vista and near Loyola Marymount University, about one mile from the Pacific Ocean. Westside Neighborhood School is an equal opportunity employer. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as an athletic director or head coach
• First aid and CPR certification or eligibility for certification
• A desire to promote the athletic programs at WNS
• Bachelor’s Degree and current teaching credential

SKILLS: 

• Strong leadership skills to work as part of an administrative team
• Promote and support student activities as well as staff needs
• Apply problem-solving skills to support student success
• Possess
• service-related people skills
• verbal and written communication skills
• organizational skills to balance demands of a multi-tasking position
• technology skills in the areas of office software, student database systems, and office equipment operation

ABILITIES: 

• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through to meet interscholastic athletic responsibilities 
• Strong writing skills for parent and community based communication
• Manage fiscal responsibilities in the areas of school budget

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION: 

• Prepare and maintain a budget for interscholastic athletic programs [4th-8th grades]
• Assist the Assistant Director of Operations in developing a facilities and grounds budget
• Promote and communicate athletics and events with the school community
• Prepare reports as required by the administration
• Work with the administrative team (Head of School, Assistant Head of School, Division Directors) to improve the 4th-8th grade athletic program
• Report and document all athletic injuries
• Verify that all participants have a physical examination, proper permission forms, and insurance verifications per school policy
• Check student eligibility per school rules
• Plan, supervise, and attend recognition programs for school athletes
• Assist with the weekly athletic calendar in conjunction with Assistant Director of Operations and others
• Supervise on-site athletic activities and perform athletic-related administrative duties during the months of June, July, and August as needed
• Recruit, interview, and initiate “PIF’s” for new coaches (preferably on-campus) with assistance and approval from school principal 

SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT & UNIFORMS: 

• Keep an updated inventory of all athletic equipment and uniforms
• Keep supplies, equipment, and uniforms in satisfactory condition, and order all new and replacement supplies, equipment, and uniforms when necessary
• Inspect all athletic areas for cleanliness and the proper storage of all athletic supplies, equipment, and uniforms
• Provide each coach with equipment and uniforms prior to the season and ensure that each coach returns all equipment, unused supplies, and uniforms using a checklist 
• In collaboration with the School Nurse, provide each head coach with team medical supplies and health information regarding athletes

EVENTS: 

• Schedule the use of all athletic facilities and fields (on and off campus) for 4th-8th grade athletic competitions and practices following school procedure
• Arrange for officials for all interscholastic events and make arrangements for payment of officials
• Be present, arrange for a school representative, or be on call for all home games, and assign a coach to assume responsibility at all away games
• Arrange for employees for all home games including timekeepers, scorekeepers, and referees if applicable
• Communicate and document medical and emergency procedures and arrange for the availability of medical supplies at all home contests
• Assume responsibility for cancellation of games as circumstances require to protect athletic participants and school resources and rescheduling in the event of cancellation 

TRANSPORTATION:

• With the Assistant Director of Operations, arrange and confirm bus or other transportation for athletic participants
• Communicate the athletic transportation policy to all coaches responsible for away game transportation 

COMMUNICATION: 

• Conduct athlete, parent, and coaches’ meetings as needed
• Represent the school at regional meetings and events
• Communicate issues with school facilities and fields to the Chief Operations Officer and/or Assistant Director of Operations
• Work with coaches to make sure that all student athletes and parents know the rules and regulations 
• Develop, review, and revise the athletic handbook and any athletic agreements that each athlete, parent, and coach must abide by, with recommendations from administration and coaches, and subject to senior administrative approval
• Promote and model good sportsmanship and maintain an active program that welcomes competing teams, guests, and game officials
• Arrange for videotaping of key middle school athletic events
• Follow a chain of command of: 
• Athlete/parent to coach • Coach to Athletic Director • Athletic Director to Assistant Head of School 

COACH SUPERVISION: 

• Supervise and evaluate all coaches on an annual basis
• Interview and hire new coaches
• Report all hires to Human Resources for the application and background investigation processes
• With Human Resources and the Head of School, issue all athletic contracts
• Provide orientation and in-service programs for coaches
• Work with senior administration regarding problems of discipline concerning coaches

SALARY & BENEFITS: 

• 10 month salaried position
• Salary range based on experience ($75,000-$90,000]
• Medical, dental, and retirement benefits

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above, in addition to the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and sit. The employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb steps; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is required to supervise students requiring the employee to match walking speed that matches the student and may at times require the ability to run to safeguard students. The employee must occasionally lift, carry, move and/or restrain school-age students. Employee must occasionally move equipment and/or supplies. Employee is occasionally required to drive. Employee is regularly required to handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The job is performed for the most part in a school setting with occasional outside weather conditions. The noise level is that of a typical school setting and/or athletic event. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• 10 month position  
• Hours subject to responsibilities of position and may require evening and weekend duty
• Clear criminal background check
• Verification of health to perform job
• Valid CPR certification
• Concussion training
• Valid driver's license 

Please email your resume and cover letter to:  Trina McDowell, Human Resource Manager at Trina.McDowell@wns-la.org and  Dena Kaplan  dkaplan@wnsk8.com  Please include your full name and position in the subject line of the email, and attach a cover letter and resume. 

Westside Neighborhood School is dedicated to excellence and the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that best represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at https://wns-la.org/

About WESTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL

Westside Neighborhood School is private independent school with 450students in DK- 8th grade. Ninety percent of our graduates attend independent secondary schools. The school places a high priority on maintaining an excellent, collegial working atmosphere and an up-to-date facility. WNS incorporates best practices from the progressive, developmental and traditional educational philosophies, providing a constructivist/project-based learning approach steeped in developing 21st century skills. WNS is located adjacent to Playa Vista and Loyola Marymount University about one mile from the Pacific Ocean. Westside Neighborhood School is an equal opportunity employer.

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