Athletics Director

Job Title:Director of Athletics & Afternoon Activities

Department:Academic

Status:Salaried/Exempt, Full-time, Benefited

Reports to:Assistant Head of School

SUMMARY

The Webb Schools is accepting applications for full-time director of athletics and afternoon activities for the 2025-2026 school year. The Director of Athletics and Afternoon Activities supervises all department personnel, including: the Associate Athletic Director, Athletic Trainer, Equipment Manager, Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Afternoon Activity Leaders. Each full-time faculty member at The Webb Schools participates in all aspects of our school program, teaching, coaching and/or providing supervision in the afternoon program, serving as an advisor, and performing regular duty in support of the residential program. In addition, faculty members are expected to contribute positively and productively to support an inclusive campus community that promotes the development of honor, leadership, and character and which strives to cultivate a sense of belonging for all.

MISSION AND COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING

The Webb Schools are committed to fostering an inclusive school community characterized by openness, acceptance, and empathy, where all members are valued, respected and supported. Our community is strengthened by the diverse views, beliefs, backgrounds and experiences of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Embracing diversity in all its many forms is essential to our mission: in particular, our call to provide an exemplary learning community that nurtures future leaders who will act with honor and moral courage and serve with a generous spirit. For more on our values and commitment to DEI initiatives, click here.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The institutional character of the boarding school environment requires that many job responsibilities are scheduled after formal class time, in the afternoons, mealtimes, evenings, and on weekends. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Direct and coordinate all aspects of Webb’s comprehensive afternoon activity program, encompassing athletics and all co-curricular programs (including, but not limited to: Theater Arts, Dance, Museum Research, Yearbook, Robotics, and Science Fair Activity) to ensure high-quality, diverse programming that provides balanced and engaging opportunities for students.
• Oversee the athletic and afternoon activity sign-up process and ensure that school athletic requirements are implemented.
• Collaborate with coaches and afternoon activity leaders to ensure ongoing supportoftheir programs.
• Represent The Webb Schools in the Western Athletic Conference, California Interscholastic Federation, and other institutional affiliations.
• Developcompetition schedulesfor varsity and junior varsity teamsin order toassure competitive balance,appropriate numbersof games for each team, and good match with the academic, residential, andspecial eventsschedules and calendars of The Webb Schools.
• Supervise and evaluate all Athletic Departmentpersonnel.
• Participate in the faculty recruitment process to help attract capable teacher-coaches’to The Webb Schools.
• In collaboration with the Assistant Head of School, oversee the recruitment, hiring, and orientation of part-time, “walk-on” coaches.
• In collaboration with theAssistantHead of School, assign, supervise, and evaluate allcoaches’each season.
• Supervise and develop programs that ensure appropriateness and superior quality and produce a departmental Operating Plan annually toidentifypriority goals of the department.
• Develop and oversee the Athletic Department budget.
• Lead weekly planning meetings with athletic staff to develop the Weekly Sheet compiling all athletic activities.
• Lead seasonal coaches’ meetings.
• Maintain and revise coaches’manualannually, andprovideappropriate training opportunities to review information, standards, and practices in detail.
• Support Associate Athletic Director to help oversee athletic transportation plans and coordinate the efforts of department personnel arranging for athletic transportation and hiring game officials.
• Overseeassignmentofadults and students for game day operations.
• Oversee the determination and awarding of prizes in athletics, including seasonal and year-end prizes.
• In conjunction with the Associate Athletic Director, manage and create content for athletic department social media and videoboard platforms.
• Organize and disseminate information about athletic achievements for public recognition.
• Collaborate with the Advancement Office to maintain team records and individual athletic accomplishments.
• Collaborate with the Director of Campus Operations and team to ensure the proper setup, maintenance, and security of all athletic equipment, facilities,fieldsand courts.
• Work the Athletic Trainer and Health Center Personnel to ensure the health and safety of all student athletes.
• Serve as advisor for a group of 6-9 students, providing guidance in academic, extracurricular, social, and personal areas and serve as the school’s key liaison to parents.
• Dormitory duty, one day per week.
• Weekend duty, approximately seven, half-weekends per year.
• Attend all faculty meetings, department meetings, and other meetings asrequired.
• Attend all school functions: chapels, assemblies, class meetings, as well as special events.
• Other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES OF WEBB FACULTY & STAFF

• Contributestothedeliveryofthemission,vision,andvaluesoftheschoolcommunity.
• Demonstratesinclusiveandequitablepracticestoensurethatallmembersofthecommunity feel a sense of belonging.
• Follows community policies and procedures and models positive behavior.
• Workseffectivelyasateammemberanddevelopsprofessionalandproductiverelationships with colleagues.
• Understandsboundariesandembracesresponsibilityforthecareofstudentsinlocoparentis.
• Promotes a trust-based community by keeping appropriate confidence.
• Manages time effectively and meets deadlines and commitments.
• Communicatesandrespondstoallschoolcommunicationsinatimelymanner.
• Exhibits flexibility and adaptability to change as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A bachelor’s degree (mater’s degree preferred) from an accredited college or university is required and at least five years of teaching and/or administrative experience is desirable. At least three years’ experiences as an interscholastic coach or athletic administrator is required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A current California driver license with a satisfactory motor vehicle record. A criminal background check must be successfully completed before employment can begin.

OTHER SKILLS

Given the responsibilities of leadership, specific duties, and authority vested in this position, the Athletic Director must be:

• Abletocommunicateboth verbally and in writingwithstudents,parents,faculty,staff,andadministrators, and make informed decisions.
• Possess strong mathematical and analytical skillsin order tomanage thebudget,compile statistical information.
• Highly organized and able to see projectsthrough tocompletion.
• Effective interpersonal skills arerequiredtomanagepersonnel and students, solve problems, and represent The Webb Schools in the external community.
• Technologicallyliterateandabletoguideanddirectstudents’useoftechnology.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As prescribed by law, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

Anticipated pay range: $85,000 - $120,000 + anticipated housing on campus

• The Webb Schools offer competitive compensation. In setting position ranges, Webb reviewsnumerousfactors including industry data from NAIS, CAIS, NBOA, and other market data.
• Webb believes a strong benefits package is important for employee stability and retention. Benefits include highly subsidized health plans, robust retirementcontributions, and tuition remission.
• Webballocatessubstantial resources to growth and professional development, including funding for advanced degrees, curriculum development, industry conferences and workshops, and other academic and pedagogical pursuits.

The Webb Schools are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate based on perceived or actual race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, pregnancy (or any related conditions), age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, gender/identity/expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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