Athletic Director

Athletic Director

Department:
Academics

FLSA Classification:
Exempt

Employee Type: FT/12-mo

Reports To:

Assistant Principal

Who We Are

Opening in 2009, Cristo Rey Jesuit now serves nearly 500 young men and women. Cristo Rey Jesuit offers a rigorous college preparatory education available to students of limited economic resources in the Houston area. A unique Corporate Work Study Program places students in Houston businesses and nonprofits where they learn the expectations of the corporate world and earn up to 50 percent of the cost of their education.

Cristo Rey Jesuit belongs to the national Cristo Rey Network of schools and the national Jesuit Schools Network.

Our Mission: To inspire and prepare students of limited economic resources to succeed in college and lead their communities as compassionate, committed, and competent men and women for others for the greater glory of God.

Our Vision: Compelled by our Jesuit mission and identity, we are a vibrant community that transforms the world by loving, learning, and excelling in all we do.

Read more about Cristo Rey Jesuit’s teaching model and school community on our website.

Our Learning Community: Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston is a 9-12 learning community that educates students to become men and women of faith, purpose, and service. Through a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, integrated with a relevant work-study experience, students graduate ready to succeed in college and in life.

Who You Are

We are seeking a dedicated, intellectually curious and mission-driven individual who is open to growth and wants to be part of our community. They will have the unique opportunity to help develop one of Houston’s most promising educational options for young men and women from families with low to moderate income. An ideal candidate should have an appreciation of the school’s mission and a commitment to the values of Catholic education and be comfortable modeling an active and inspiring faith life for all in the community.

The Job

The Athletic Director serves the mission, vision, values, and the community of Cristo Rey Jesuit by promoting the holistic development of the students through athletics in formative and recreational experiences that reflect the Catholic and Jesuit identity of Cristo Rey Jesuit. The Athletic Director is the administrator responsible for supervising, maintaining, organizing, and administering the overall athletics program and ensuring compliance with conference and school policies, rules, and regulations.

The Athletic Director is responsible for scheduling and supporting all athletics competitions within our conference and at sports tournaments.

Responsibilities

• Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Student formation and support:
  Promote the holistic development of students through formative athletic experiences that reflect the Catholic and Jesuit identity of Cristo Rey Jesuit.
• Lead and support CRJ’s shared vision of high expectations for student learning and individual development through an athletics program that promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth.
• Communicate consistently with parents, students, coaches, referees, league officials, faculty, and staff.
• Coordinate athletic eligibility grade checks with the Assistant Principals to monitor academic progress and eligibility of all student-athletes; communicate status clearly and timely to coaches, parents, and students.
• Ensure all required documentation is completed and signed by athletes and parents prior to participation.
• Ensure injury protocols, reporting procedures, and return-to-play guidelines are followed per school and league policies.
• Assess, develop, and recommend athletic policies for inclusion in the Athletic Handbook with Principal approval.
• Implement and enforce management policies and expected student behavior related to athletics per the Student/Parent Handbook, Student Code of Conduct, and Athletic Handbook.
• Refer students to counseling and support services as needed, in collaboration with school counselors and administration.
• Collaborate with College Counselors on matters related to…