Director of Athletics and Recruitment

About The Woodward School for Girls

Founded in 1894, The Woodward School for Girls is an independent college preparatory school serving students in grades 6–12 and postgraduates in Quincy, Massachusetts. With approximately 75 students, Woodward offers a close-knit, mission-driven community focused on developing confident, capable young women. The school has experienced significant growth in recent years, 65% enrollment growth over five years, and is positioned for continued expansion through strategic programmatic investment, including in athletics.

The Woodward School for Girls seeks a dynamic, mission-aligned professional to serve as its Director of Athletics & Student Recruitment. This is a unique opportunity to lead a growing athletic program while playing a direct and meaningful role in the school's enrollment efforts. The ideal candidate is a passionate coach, a natural relationship-builder, and someone who believes deeply in the transformative power of an all-girls education.

This position is part of the Institutional Advancement team and reports directly to our Associate Head of School. The Director works in close partnership with the Director of Enrollment Management and sits at the intersection of athletics, admissions, and community engagement. Approximately 60% of the role is focused on leading Woodward's athletic program; the remaining 40% supports the Admissions Office in recruiting and enrolling students, both student‑athletes and the broader prospective student population.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience coaching and mentoring girls at the middle or high school level, strong relationship‑building instincts, and the ability to move families through an admissions process with warmth, persistence, and genuine enthusiasm for what Woodward offers.

The Woodward Wildcats athletic program is built on the belief that participation in athletics and team sports provides tremendous physical, psychological, and social benefits. Lessons learned on the field or court include goal setting and follow-through, the value of practice and preparation, how to manage both disappointment and success, grace under pressure, sportsmanship, teamwork, time management, and decision-making. These life lessons and the positive relationships that form on a Wildcat team follow and sustain our scholar‑athletes throughout their lives.

At Woodward, academics always come first, and we never allow students to use athletics as an excuse for missing deadlines, failing to complete assignments, or failing to prepare for exams.

Athletic Program Management (approx. 60%)

• Oversee all aspects of Woodward's three varsity sports programs: soccer, basketball, dance, volleyball, and potentially ultimate frisbee in the future.
• Manage scheduling, officials, transportation, and compliance for all athletic programs.
• Hire, supervise, and support coaching staff across all sports.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and competitive athletic environment aligned with the school's mission.
• Serve as the primary liaison between coaches, students, families, and school administration.
• Manage the athletic department budget in partnership with the Business Manager.
• Maintain and oversee all athletic facilities, ensuring safe and well‑functioning environments.
• Purchase and maintain athletic equipment across all programs.
• Build community relations and serve as a visible, positive representative of Woodward athletics.
• Plan athletic department fundraising initiatives in coordination with school leadership.
• Organize and MC the annual Athletics Recognition Night each spring.

Student Recruitment & Admissions Support (approx. 40%)

• Serve as a front‑line admissions representative and actively participate in recruitment, interviewing, and enrollment efforts for grades 6-12 and Postgraduate.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective students through outreach to feeder schools, educational consultants, youth organizations, athletic clubs, community partners, and referral sources throughout Greater Boston and beyond. Manage assigned prospective families throughout the admissions…