Director of Athletics and Co-Curricular Activities - The Hill School

The Hill School prepares young people from across the country and around the world for college, careers, and life. Within a family school environment and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, we challenge our young people to work hard; think and reason; be fulfilled; serve the common good; and be prepared to lead as citizens of the world, uniquely guided by our motto, "Whatsoever Things Are True."

Position Summary

The Director of Athletics and Co-Curricular Activities is a full-time member of the faculty, reporting directly to the Associate Head of School. The Director will also work closely with other members of community leadership, serving as a member of the Head of School Advisory Team. This position is responsible for the oversight and counsel of all areas of community life as they relate to the School's athletics and co-curricular programs. The position also includes one season of afternoon co-curriculars and regular evening and weekend responsibilities.

Working closely with other members of the Athletics Department, the head coaches of Hill's 32 interscholastic teams, and the directors of the School's co-curricular offerings, the Director of Athletics and Co-Curricular Activities will be responsible for developing and implementing policies, practices, and protocols that allow students to pursue excellence in their areas of passion. This person will direct the co-curricular program, which includes athletic and non-athletic options, to create meaningful opportunities for students to discover and develop their interests and prepare to pursue lives of purpose in college, their careers, and most especially, throughout their lives.

The Director of Athletics and Co-Curricular Activities will ensure that The Hill School's athletics program provides student-athletes with the appropriate opportunities to compete at the highest level of independent school sports, compete with character, practice teamwork, and establish healthy lifelong habits.

Application materials and deadline:

To be considered for this position, please submit the following materials by November 8, 2024.

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Interest
• Statement of Philosophy in Character Education

Responsibilities:

 Athletics Administration

• Supervise the Athletics Department, including individual oversight and all collaborative efforts
• Oversee School policies pertaining to co-curricular and athletics programs, including any revisions to the athletics section of the Student Handbook
• Strategize and manage the Athletics Department's budget
• Schedule teams and support for the assigned programs for which you serve as the administrator
• Organize, communicate, and execute athletics facilities projects  
• Build and maintain partnerships with vendors who provide streaming services, apparel, equipment, etc.

Coaches & Staffing

• Be responsible for the evaluation of all staff in the co-curricular program
• Assign all faculty to co-curricular roles - program directors, coaches, and game managers
• Organize and facilitate professional development opportunities for head coaches, including an annual retreat
• Oversee new faculty coaches' training
• Hire and set stipends for non-faculty coaches

Student-Athletes

• Oversee, organize, and support attendance for all co-curricular programs
• Coordinate with the College Counseling Office and head coaches to create effective strategies and support systems for aspiring collegiate student-athletes
• Manage the student-athlete leadership program with the Director of Leadership
• Oversee end-of-season and annual awards
• Work with head coaches to select annual athletics awards

Community

• Interface with all constituencies to ensure positive, appropriate, and inclusive interactions
• Assist head coaches in establishing and enforcing healthy relationships and boundaries between parents, coaches, and student-athletes
• Be responsible for developing and enforcing the School's fan code of conduct
• Partner with external-facing offices (Admission, Communications, Institutional Giving) on the pursuit of shared goals
• Represent the School's athletics and co-curricular programs to its Board of Trustees

Committees & Groups:

•  Lead the Athletics Advisory Team and head varsity coaches
• Assist with the implementation of residential programs, especially as they pertain to athletics and co-curricular programs
• Serve as a member of the Head of School Advisory Team, Executive Committee, Hiring Committee, Calendar Committee, Hall of Fame Committee, Prize Committee, and several other standing and ad hoc committees
• Oversee and manage the coverage duty team for the Athletics Center
• Represent Hill in all league and state associations (MAPL, PAISAA, NEPSAC, TNPHL)

Qualifications:

A candidate will ideally have at least 10 years of athletics administrative and/or coaching experience in an educational setting, preferably residential. This person will be expected to undertake responsibilities that are importantly associated with a boarding school, such as leading and serving on various committees and contributing to the school's co-curricular and residential programs. A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree is preferred. The start date for this position is July 1, 2025.

Attitude and Demeanor:

• Actively support the mission and vision of The Hill School in a positive and professional manner
• Work as a dynamic team member in a fast-paced, professional environment
• Be positive, energetic, and extremely organized while collaborating closely with colleagues and students
• Communicate effectively and with empathy in working with all constituencies
• Approach all communications thoroughly, diplomatically, and in a timely manner
• Be able to manage numerous priorities and switch between a variety of roles
• Be flexible to meet the needs of the School
• Emphatically prioritize specific initiatives and philosophies that promote integrity, inclusion, and belonging for all human beings at The Hill School and across the world