Assistant Athletic Director - College Recruiting & Admissions Liaison Job at Val

Overview

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Assistant Athletic Director & Admissions Liaison

This position offices in-person, on campus

ROLE SUMMARY

Valor Christian High School has a rich tradition of preparing student-athletes for success at the collegiate level. Since inception, Valor has sent well over 500 athletes to compete in DI, DII, DIII, NAIA and Junior College programs, across 30 different sports earning millions in first year scholarships. Of those 500 athletes, 47 percent received the opportunity to play at the NCAA DI level. The Assistant Athletic Director – College Recruiting / Admissions Liaison will oversee all aspects of the development process for Valor athletes. This position’s primary function will be to meet with student-athletes and their parents to help them navigate the college recruiting journey, with the ultimate goal of finding the best fit that fully aligns with their goals of competition at the next level and provides the greatest measure of financial support and scholarship opportunity. Valor’s expectation is that each student-athlete has an exceptional experience throughout this process and that parents feel honored, valued, and respected. To excel in this position, one must be passionate about connecting Valor student-athletes with college coaches and programs that best fit the athletic and academic needs of each student, so they have the opportunity to become all who God created them to be in this next chapter of their life.

In addition, the secondary function of the position will be to connect with student-athletes and their parents during “shadow days” and campus tours. This function will make this person the first face they recognize at Valor and the one who will introduce them at their collegiate signing day for many families. To excel in this part of the role, one must be passionate about Valor and serve our visitors by connecting them with coaches and athletic personnel while on campus. Valor’s expectation is that every visitor feels welcome and is able to meet all of the key people who will be a part of their life for their high school experience.

Valor Christian High School is a decidedly Christian, college preparatory school whose core values honor a biblical foundation. Valor employees are faith-filled, joyful believers who are active in a local, Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with the school’s Statement of Beliefs. They are both called and committed to the school’s vision and mission and seamlessly integrate faith into their daily work. You will be most successful if you have a true servant’s heart, a teachable spirit, a love for the Lord Jesus Christ, and a commitment to the school’s beliefs and values.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Possess and Model a Growing Relationship with Christ

• Pursue full devotion to Christ and live a life that reflects that authenticity
• Model the fruits of the spirit in communications, relationships and daily work
• Demonstrate teachability and a willing heart for service
• Embody others-centered, servant-leadership in all interactions

Demonstrate Trustworthy Commitment to Valor’s Christian Community

• Accept and uphold Valor’s values and beliefs as found in the Statement of Beliefs, Christian Community Policy, and Valor Culture Document
• Accept and abide by all affirmations in Valor’s Annual Statement of Commitment
• Be relationally involved in the life/lives of our students with a heart of service and mission
• Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into daily work

Primary Responsibilities

• Promote the Valor Athletic Department and Valor Athletes to colleges and universities across the country and build relationships with key contacts and serve as a communication conduit between Valor coaches and colleges and universities
• Educate Valor families on all elements including, but not limited to: competition levels of sport (NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA) and the opportunities which exist for scholarship and/or selective admission to non-scholarship programs, the athlete role in the process, important dates and timelines for the NCAA and NAIA Eligibility Center Guidelines
• Coordinate and host three Valor Signing Day Events for college-committed student-athletes
• Manage and demonstrate expertise in our SportsRecruits software platform
• Develop strong working relationships with the academic and college counselors to be a trusted partner that supplements the college advising process for student-athletes

Secondary Responsibilities

• Connect with student-athletes and their parents during “shadow days” and campus tours
• Connect coaches and athletics personnel while prospective and incoming families are on campus
• Manage and organize calendars in Google Calendar platform
• Support the student athletes by attending their games and competitions, both home and away
• Support the overall Valor athletic program by serving as a home game administrator, as requested
• Support Athletic leadership in the oversight of sports programs, as needed

Serve Wholeheartedly as an Exceptional Teammate

• Uphold and embody Valor’s culture as set forth in the Valor Culture Document
• Model servant leadership, grace and love in all relationships and interactions
• Develop relationships with colleagues with goals of teamwork, relational unity and spiritual growth
• Provide team support regarding all matters, processes and initiatives
• Demonstrate loyalty to teammates in action and word
• Assist Team members to facilitate school-wide wins

Demonstrate a Commitment to Fulfilling Valor’s Vision and Mission

• Assume collaborative responsibility for Operating Plan Goals and Fiscal stewardship
• Be a ‘culture- keeper’

Demonstrate a Commitment to Growth

• Participate in Valor Team meetings, Chapel and weekly meetings with Team/Supervisor
• Demonstrate teachability and openness to feedback
• Pursue professional/personal/spiritual growth and development
• Participate in the broader ministry of Valor by contributing time, talent and treasure beyond assigned role responsibilities

RELATIONSHIPS

• Athletic Director
• Assistant Athletic Directors
• Head and Assistant Coaches
• Dean of Academic Services
• Academic and College Counseling Department
• Student-Athletes
• Parents
• College Coaches and Athletic Department Staff

RESULTS

Core Values

• Honor Jesus in Everything We Do
• Students First
• Relentlessly Provide Exceptional Programs and Resources
• Partner with Parents

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree, required

Experience

• Knowledge of Collegiate Athletics
• Knowledge of the NCAA Clearance House
• College recruiting experience preferred
• 5 or more years of head coaching and/or athletic director experience

Skills/Abilities

• Effectively communicate with student-athletes and parents
• Effectively relate to high school students
• Knowledge of Sports Recruits Platform, preferred
• Proficiency in Google Suite

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The same basic physical demands described here are the same for all employees to successfully perform the essential functions of their jobs. Employees must periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and could occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral/depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are varied and include classroom, office, and outdoor events while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is also varied.

POSITION TYPE: Year-round schedule. 12-Month Calendar. This position offices in-person, on campus

HOURS PER WEEK: Full-time, Exempt; Occasional evening and weekend work as required

SUPERVISOR: Director of Athletics

BENEFITS

• Paid holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and personal days
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with immediate vesting and employer contribution matching
• Professional development opportunities
• Three on-campus dining options for daily lunch

PAY RANGE: $70,000 - $80,000

START DATE: September 9, 2025