Athletic Director

Athletic Director

Position:
Full‑time.

Location:

Excel Academy Charter Schools – North Providence, Rhode Island.

Excel Academy Charter Schools is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The majority of our 1,700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and are first in their families to graduate from college.

We are seeking an Athletic Director to launch and lead our founding high school athletics program and build our existing middle school program for the 2026‑2027 school year.

• Develop, implement, and oversee all athletic programs that reflect the interests and needs of our student population.
• Actively contribute to and be a member of Excel Academy High School and Middle School teams.
• Report to the Dean of Culture, Head of School, or Dean of Operations and collaborate with the Dean Team in planning inclusive student life and culture programming.
• Manage athletic programming throughout the season, including scheduling, practices/games, equipment and uniform maintenance, coach recruitment, hiring, and supervision, and athletic eligibility.
• Manage the athletics budget and grant requirements.
• Manage non‑competitive athletic programming to support student development and physical activity before and/or after school.
• Serve as the high‑school site supervisor for games and competitions.
• Provide coverage during instructional and non‑instructional time.
• Serve as a productive member of the Excel Academy community.
• Do whatever it takes to ensure the mission of the school is upheld.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of classroom or physical education teaching experience.
• Minimum of two years coaching team sports.
• Commitment to all students and belief in Excel Academy’s mission, values, and educational model.
• Commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education.
• Demonstrated thought‑leadership and ability/willingness to implement strategic programs that align with diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
• Ability to focus and thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and support others.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with openness to change, problem‑solving, and interest in developing new ideas and programs.
• Can speak to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Experience in a public or charter school setting.
• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic.

Excel Academy Charter Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or a foreign language or prior academic achievement.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

• Alejandra Gil
• 622 Woonasquatucket Ave
• North Providence, Rhode Island 02911
• Phone: 401‑679‑6563
• Email: agil