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About the Role
The Director of Athletics is a pivotal and highly visible role reporting directly to the Head of School. This position oversees the athletic program's day-to-day operations, develops and implements a clear, mission-aligned vision, and invests in the growth and development of existing staff. The role requires steady, consistent leadership to strengthen coaching recruitment, build consistent systems, ensure equitable support, and integrate athletics more fully into the school's life.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a clear, mission-aligned vision for the athletic program.
- Oversee the department’s day-to-day operations.
- Provide steady, consistent leadership for the department.
- Invest in the growth and development of existing staff.
- Strengthen coaching recruitment and development.
- Build consistent systems and communication.
- Ensure equitable support and recognition across all sports and genders.
- Integrate athletics more fully into the life of the school.
- Manage complex budgets, personnel, and organizational resources.
- Build and maintain clear operational systems and policies across a large, multi-season program.
- Participate fully in the life of the school, including evening and weekend availability for games, events, and other athletic and community activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Valid California driver’s license and clean driving record required.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain before the season begins.
- 7–10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in athletics administration, high school, higher education, or a similar organization.
- Demonstrated success in coaching, coaching development, hiring, and performance management.
- Demonstrated success leading large, multifaceted organizations through periods of growth, change, and strategic evolution.
- Strong understanding of school culture and the role athletics plays in advancing institutional mission, enrollment, student experience, and community engagement.
- Knowledge of current trends affecting school athletics, including student-athlete wellness, club sports, specialization, college recruitment, and changing parent expectations.
- Proficiency with Mac, iPad, and Google Workspace.
- A willingness to participate fully in the life of the school.
- A response to the prompt: In 250 words or less, please share your coaching philosophy and your approach to building an inclusive and motivating athletics program.
Skills
- Coaching
- Coaching development
- Hiring
- Performance management
- Budget management
- Personnel management
- Organizational resource management
- Operational systems development
- Policy development
- Communication
- Relationship-building
- Detail-oriented
- Organization
- Analytical approach
- Technology adoption
Location
- San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Full Time
- On-site
Experience Level
- 7-10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience
Education Level
- Bachelors Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $160000.00 - $190000.00
About the Company
- A private school with public purpose, Lick-Wilmerding High School develops the head, heart, and hands of highly motivated students from all walks of life, inspiring them to become lifelong learners who contribute to the world with confidence and compassion.
- LWHS serves 560 students in grades 9-12 in San Francisco.
- Since its founding in 1895 as a vocational school, Lick-Wilmerding has built upon a long tradition of valuing and integrating the liberal arts, sciences, technical arts, visual arts and performing arts to offer a robust college-prep curriculum.
- LWHS has a rich and distinctive academic program, with thriving departments, vibrant student life, and signature initiatives like the Center for Civic Engagement and the Public Purpose Program.
- Faculty and students are passionate, engaged, and driven by values that reach far beyond the classroom.
- We are a diverse, inclusive and intentional community that values belonging, excellence, craft, and optimism.
Equal Opportunity
- LWHS is an equal opportunity employer.
- We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.
- LWHS prohibits in all its programs, including hiring and employment practices, discrimination or harassment against any member or group based upon race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition (including pregnancy), genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other category protected under California or federal law, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.