Athletic Director

Saint Joseph’s Catholic School is a nationally known, award‑winning school recognized for excellence in academics and Catholic identity. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Saint Joseph's educates 625 students in grades 6-12. The school is seeking a dynamic and mission‑driven Athletic Director.

The Athletic Director provides strategic leadership, vision, and oversight for a comprehensive interscholastic athletics program serving students in grades 6–12. The Athletic Director must deeply appreciate and actively promote the unique mission of Catholic education, recognizing that athletics plays a vital role in forming the whole student: mind, body, and soul. The Athletic Director is tasked with ensuring that all Saint Joseph’s coaches are trained in Athletics the Saint Joseph’s Way.

Our athletic program is intrinsically linked to the educational mission and is a visible expression of our Catholic identity. The successful candidate will ensure that all athletic teams are first and foremost communities that foster personal formation in faith, virtue, discipline, teamwork, and excellence, according to the Saint Joseph’s Way.

The Athletic Director is responsible for the daily operation, long‑term planning, and continuous improvement of the athletics program, including personnel management, compliance, budgeting, facilities, communications, and community engagement.

• Foster a positive, inclusive athletic culture consistent with the school’s mission, Catholic Values, and the Saint Joseph’s Way.
• Advocate for the academic, social, emotional, and physical well‑being of all student‑athletes.
• Promote good sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and positive coaching practices.
• Ensure equitable opportunities and strong support for both male and female student‑athletes.
• Effectively communicate the School’s vision of the athletic program to students, parents, employees, and the broader Saint Joseph’s community.

• Serve as a member of the School Administration Team and collaborate with Division Heads and senior leadership.
• Develop and implement short‑ and long‑range strategic plans for the athletics program that serve the overall strategic vision of the School.
• Advocate for student‑athletes and coaches while balancing institutional priorities.
• Coordinate the master athletics calendar in alignment with the overall school calendar.

• Recruit, hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate all coaches.
• Provide leadership and professional growth opportunities for the athletic staff.
• Establish and maintain clear job descriptions, expectations, and evaluation processes.
• Hold regular meetings with coaches, athletic staff, and parents.
• Mediate parent–coach and athlete–coach concerns when necessary.

• Oversee all interscholastic athletic programs and review offerings annually based on student interest and resources.
• Publish, update, and enforce the Athletic Handbook.
• Coordinate recognition programs, including athletic banquets, awards, and Hall of Fame activities (as applicable).
• Direct and manage summer athletic camps, including program development, staffing, and marketing.

• Ensure compliance with all rules and regulations of governing bodies (e.g., SCHSL related guidelines and other applicable associations).
• Serve as the school’s official representative to athletic associations, leagues, and conferences.
• Oversee eligibility verification and ensure academically ineligible students do not participate.

• Work with Assistant Athletic Directors to develop and approve all athletics schedules, including home and away contests.
• Supervise athletic events and ensure appropriate staffing, officials, security, and medical coverage.
• Coordinate transportation and housing for off‑campus events.
• Support the safe transportation of student‑athletes in collaboration with facilities and maintenance staff.

• Oversee the use, maintenance, and cleanliness of gyms, fields, and athletic facilities.
• Collaborate with facilities personnel on scheduling, renovations, and long‑term facility planning…