Athletic Director

Biblical Principles And Expectations

All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, thereby furthering CVCA’s mission.

Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy is a non‑profit ministry dedicated to Educating and Cultivating Servants for Christ. We are a middle and senior high school committed to high academic standards. Our biblically integrated, college‑preparatory curriculum is delivered by a dedicated staff of Christian professionals committed to teaching from a biblical worldview and philosophy. We are committed to providing our students with experiences that will foster in them a servant’s heart, including extra‑curricular activities, inter‑scholastic athletics, music, theatre, short‑term mission trips, and numerous service opportunities.

CVCA aims to create a Christian school community characterized by transforming relationships that produce a lived‑out faith in the lives of our students, faculty, and staff.

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Him.
• Faithfully upholds CVCA in prayer.
• Participates in Chapel as schedule permits.
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with CVCA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Core Values, policies, and expectations.
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence.

Partnering closely with the school administration, the Athletic Director serves as the strategic vision of CVCA’s athletic program. This leadership role drives every operational pillar – meticulous scheduling, financial management, and the recruitment of high‑caliber staff. Beyond administration, the AD acts as a “leader of leaders,” ensuring every coach receives the professional development, evaluation, and mentorship needed to thrive. Committed to excellence, they guarantee that all programs not only meet state standards but also vibrantly reflect the school’s core mission.

• Ensure all athletic programs are in line with the athletic mission and support the mission of the school.
• Recruit, hire, and develop highly qualified teachers and coaches.
• Lead all conflict resolution that may arise between parents, coaches, and/or student‑athletes with empathy that reflects our spiritual and professional standards that align with the school’s mission.
• Create the Athletic Department budget and allocate funds for each sport, including ordering equipment, uniforms, and supplies.
• Oversee the professional development of coaches in supporting them professionally and spiritually.
• Oversee the scheduling of contests and officials.
• Ensure that all athletic events are fully supported with appropriate game‑management staff.
• Provide leadership, oversight, evaluation, and professional development over the Athletic Office staff.
• Manage marketing for the Athletic Programs in conjunction with the Communications Department.
• Assist in the annual onboarding process for all coaches.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Coaches’ Handbook and Athletic Handbook.
• Responsible for full compliance with NCC conference and OHSAA rules and regulations.
• Represent all NCC and OHSAA meetings and events.
• Help raise funds to meet the growing athletic needs, including the activation and growth of the Booster Club.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Commitment to Christ‑honoring excellence.
• Understanding of a Christian, athletic culture.
• Conviction about the importance of Christian athletics.
• Ability to manage conflict in a Christ‑honoring manner.
• Ability to administer biblical discipline.
• Ability to relationally connect with students.
• Operates with a sense of urgency.
• Understands the importance of a team environment and has the ability to build it.
• Christ‑like integrity.
• Excellent planning skills.
• Well organised.
• Humble leadership.
• Ability to develop a good rapport with students, parents, and coaches.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Multi‑tasking.
• Problem solving.
• Self‑awareness and high emotional intelligence.
• Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office and other relevant software; ability to operate standard office equipment.