Athletic Director

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Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an educational recruitment organization partnered Ravenscroft, a Pre-K
-12th grade independent school to find their next Athletic Director in Raleigh, North Carolina.

About the school:

Ravenscroft’s antecedents date to 1862 and the final wishes of Dr. Josiah Ogden. Renamed after the Right Reverend John Stark Ravenscroft in 1937, the school opened its doors that fall with 135 students and 10 employees. Now, after over 160 years of service and with a student population of 1,255, Ravenscroft is widely regarded as one of the finest PreK through twelfth-grade independent schools in the southern United States.

In 1968, Ravenscroft relocated to its current 135-acre, wooded campus in North Raleigh, where the school offers excellent facilities that support students’ growth across many dimensions.

Role

Description:

The Athletic Director oversees a dynamic athletic program. This position requires a passionate leader who fosters a culture of sportsmanship, teamwork, communication, and excellence while ensuring compliance with league and school policies. Alongside excellent academic, athletic, and artistic programs, the school is deeply committed to supporting student health and wellness and preparing students to embody citizen leadership at Ravenscroft and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides overall leadership and coordination among various sports to facilitate programs that offer student-athletes meaningful learning experiences.
• Ensures that the athletic program reflects the mission and philosophy of the school.
• Coordinates all athletic activities with other school programs and activities.
• Serves as a member of the Communications, Calendar, and Athletic Department teams.
• Supervises and evaluates coaches and other personnel involved in the athletic program.
• Provides coaching, training, and counseling to all coaches in athletics.
• Oversees coaching certifications and provides quarterly opportunities for professional growth.
• Prepares the budget for the athletic program, ensuring expenditures align with the approved budget.
• Manages/Oversees individual managing the athletic equipment inventory, including maintenance, cleaning, and repairs.
• Ensures all student-athletes meet eligibility requirements, including physical examinations, academic standards, and transfer regulations.
• Develops and implements strategies to promote the school’s athletic programs within the community.
• Ensures strong athletic program representation at admissions events and open houses.
• Works with the school’s marketing team to highlight athletic achievements through social media, newsletters, and other communication channels.

Desired Qualities and

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Previous experience as a coach is required or equal thereto.
• Knows the overall operation of athletic programs.
• First Aid certification required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and utilize time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Foster strong relationships with parents, coaches, student-athletes, and school administration.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Athletic Department and the school community.

Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

Housing (boarding schools only)

About CS&A:

Our job placement service is free to job seekers. By getting to know you personally -- beyond just your resume -- we connect you directly with hiring schools whose open positions match your specific requirements (location, school type, position type, etc.) and skills, saving you the time of sorting through hundreds of job postings and getting lost in a pile of resumes.

More importantly, as an educator you deserve to have someone on your side who can help you find a position in a school community where you'll thrive. That's our mission.

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.

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