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DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

ELIZABETH SETON HIGH SCHOOL

We are seeking a passionate and committed professional to fill the role of Director of Athletics. Seton’s Athletic Department is a member of the prestigious Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC), considered a top five athletic conference in the nation. The Athletic Director will be responsible for managing Seton’s Athletic Department. The Director will set a course for short and long-term athletic excellence, addressing goals and priorities as well as external opportunities to impact our students. This position will promote and enable ESHS’ commitment to athletic excellence. The Director will serve on the Seton Leadership Council and will report directly to the President.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the athletic program by hiring and supervising the coaches, athletic trainers, and athletic assistants

• Serve as Volleyball commissioner for the WCAC • Ensure compliance with WCAC regulations and school policies

• Coach and manage all athletic programs and activities at Seton

• Meet with all staff assigned when improvement is needed and develop an informal or formal improvement plan depending on the gravity and frequency of concern.

• Foster opportunities for students to qualify for the NCAA

• Develop and monitor the Athletic Department’s budget

• Manage initiatives to celebrate student success and educate parents on athletic development

• Coordination and management of athletic booster groups and events

• Ensure that ESHS provides accessibility to all of its programs

• Work with the Advancement Department on fundraising efforts to support athletic programs

• Obtaining and maintaining equipment, uniforms, and supplies

• Promulgating all athletic policies to staff, parents, and fans

Faculty & Staff Focus:

• Serve as a liaison for the Guidance Department to oversee student academic progress and ensure NCAA eligibility for our student athletes.

• Knowledge of NCAA and college scholarships to educate the parents on the NCAA eligibility, guidelines, and recruitment process

Community Focus:

• Coordinate athletic service teams for community-focused projects

• Partner with Prince George’s County Special Olympics to help run their events

• Manage special and seasonal charity events such as Toys-for-Tots, food drives, and free athletic clinics for children in the community

• Coordinate Race for the Cure and cancer awareness projects for our school

Required Skills:

• Athletic skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to embrace ambiguity to drive positive change

• Excellent judgment for recruitment of student athletes

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple ongoing projects

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, parents, board members, and other stakeholders

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Working long hours, evenings, and weekends

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree preferred

• 5+ years of work experience in Athletics or related field

• Knowledge of NCAA scholarship

• Knowledge of National Federation for High Schools (NFHS)