About This Role
Directing the athletic program at St. Bernard Preparatory School involves providing leadership, vision, and administrative oversight across all sports. This role is crucial for developing student-athletes, supporting coaches, and fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and sportsmanship aligned with the school's Catholic and Benedictine values. The Athletic Director will manage existing programs and expand future participation, strengthen systems, and create a clear vision for long-term success.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and administrative oversight for varsity, junior varsity, and curricular athletic programs
- Develop and implement a strategic vision for the continued growth and enhancement of St. Bernard athletics
- Foster a culture rooted in faith, character, discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, and competitive achievement
- Evaluate existing offerings and identify opportunities to increase participation, improve competitiveness, and enrich the student-athlete experience
- Promote broad student participation and a positive, inclusive environment for student-athletes at all levels
- Recruit, hire, supervise, support, and evaluate head and assistant coaches across all sports
- Promote professional development and establish consistent expectations for communication, leadership, and student mentorship
- Oversee athletic budgets, including equipment, uniforms, transportation, and program-related expenses, with careful stewardship of resources
- Coordinate practice and competition schedules, officiating, transportation, and game-day operations
- Manage the use and maintenance of athletic facilities and support planning for future improvements and capital projects
- Ensure compliance with all applicable athletic association rules, eligibility requirements, and safety standards
- Collaborate with school leadership, faculty, and counselors to monitor student-athlete academic progress and eligibility
- Communicate clearly with students, families, coaches, and administrators regarding schedules, expectations, policies, and program updates
- Serve as the primary athletic liaison to other schools, officials, athletic associations, and the wider community
- Build and maintain relationships with parents, alumni, and supporters of SBP athletics
- Support initiatives that enhance school spirit and community engagement through athletic events and programs
Requirements
- Experience or education in athletic administration, coaching, education, or a related field
- Knowledge of athletic program management, including scheduling, budgeting, personnel supervision, and compliance
- Proven leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication and the ability to build meaningful relationships with students, parents, coaches, faculty, alumni, and community partners
- Collaborative leadership style and the ability to work effectively as a member of the school
- Commitment to professionalism, sportsmanship, and the development of the whole person: body, mind, and spirit
- Strong commitment to the Catholic and Benedictine mission of St. Bernard Prep School
- Background check required, including diocesan safe environment training
- Ability to be present at indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, attend games and practices, and stand for extended periods
Benefits
- Eligible for the school
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Important Details
- Employment status: full-time or part-time, year-round
- Schedule: standard business hours with frequent evenings, weekends, and travel for athletic competitions and events throughout the academic year
About the Company
St. Bernard Preparatory School is a Catholic and Benedictine institution.