Athletic Director

The Berkeley Carroll School seeks nominations and applications for the position of Athletic Director to start July 1, 2026.

Berkeley Carroll is a vibrant, independent, coeducational day school serving approximately 1,000 students in Prekindergarten through Grade 12. Centrally located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, Berkeley Carroll brings together students from 60 zip codes throughout New York City and New Jersey. From the founding of the original Berkeley Institute in the late 19th century, through its evolution to the present, the school has been committed to providing a rigorous college preparatory program and a student-centered approach to education that focuses on critical, ethical, and global thinking.

Admission to Berkeley Carroll is competitive, and our educators, students, parents, and guardians value both achievement and community.

The Athletics Program at Berkeley Carroll promotes lifetime fitness, sportsmanship, leadership, and a sense of responsibility. Through participation on a team, student-athletes develop discipline and focus, grow in self-understanding, feel joy in their activities, and develop an appreciation for competition and teamwork. While intramural athletics begins in the Lower School, interscholastic sports begin in 7th grade and continue through high school, offering a wide variety of options.

The School’s main athletic facilities are housed within the Bongsoon Zubay Athletic Center located on President Street including a four-lane, 75 foot pool, a full-size gym, and a mezzanine for strength training and fitness. The program is also supported by another full-size gym and two play yards as well as off‑site athletic venues. Approximately 40 teams compete against other schools in the greater NYC area.

Reporting to Head of School Lisa Yvette Waller, the Athletic Director will oversee all facets of the Athletics Department, working closely with other senior administrators at the school. The Athletic Director will work closely with the Assistant Director of Athletics and the Director of Physical Education.

A passion for learning is at the heart of Berkeley Carroll. Our school is an intellectual, creative, and equitable community where devoted teachers challenge and engage talented students. Our demanding curriculum and vibrant civic life prepare our diverse graduates for success in college and for the greater endeavor—a life of critical, ethical, and global thinking.

Dr. Lisa Yvette Waller became the Head of School of Berkeley Carroll in July 2019. Dr. Waller began her teaching career at Milton Academy. While completing her doctorate in history at Duke University, she joined the Dalton School as a high school history teacher and advisor, later serving as Associate Director of Admissions, Director of the High School, and Assistant Head of School for Progressive and Inclusive Practice.

Dr. Waller is a Trustee of several organizations including the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS), the Guild of Independent Schools of New York City, Oberlin College and Conservatory, The Spence School, and the GO Project. She is also a member of the NYSAIS Commission on Accreditation. Additionally, she has served on the Board of Visitors of Duke University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences as well as both the Executive Committee and the School Leadership Team at the Fiorello H.

LaGuardia High School of Music and Art & Performing Arts.

• Zip codes represented: 60
• Students of color: 42%
• Faculty with advanced degrees: 79%
• Student/teacher ratio: 6:1
• Financial aid budget: $10.4M
• Endowment: $25M
• Annual athletic operating budget: $852K
• Total coaches: 60
• Sports teams: 40
• Participation in sports: 75% Middle School; 76% Upper School
• Athletic facility: 75-foot swimming pool, two full‑sized gyms, a mezzanine area for fitness and strength‑training, and two play yards.

The Berkeley Carroll School seeks to hire its next Athletic Director, with a start date of July 1, 2026. The Athletic Director will:

• Oversee the entire athletics department, including staff, coaches, and facilities. Hiring, training, and evaluating new coaches is paramount as is…