Saint Peter's Prep
Athletic Director
Summary Description
The Athletic Director is responsible for the vision, leadership, and day-to-day administration of a comprehensive, mission-driven athletic program. This role oversees all athletic operations, personnel, resources, and activities across all levels of competition. The Athletic Director ensures that the athletic program reflects the school’s Jesuit mission, promotes student-athlete development, and maintains the highest standards of excellence, integrity, and safety.
The Athletic Director reports to the President.
Responsibilities Program Leadership & Administration
Provide strategic vision, leadership, and direction for all athletic programs.
Ensure alignment of athletics with the school’s mission, values, and educational goals.
Maintain strong relationships with students, parents, alumni, and the wider community.
Maintains an active role in parental involvement and communication.
Develop strategies to grow and enhance programming across all sports.
Scheduling & Event Management
Oversee scheduling of all games (home and away), practices, and use of athletic facilities.
Manage and supervise all home athletic contests.
Assist in coordinating transportation, lodging, meals, and travel logistics for teams.
Personnel Management
Hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate all athletic personnel and coaches.
Provide ongoing professional growth opportunities.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
Student-Athlete Support & Compliance
Ensure all athletes and coaches comply with league, state, and national governing body rules.
Oversee and assist in conflict resolution involving athletes, coaches, and programs.
Support college recruiting efforts in collaboration with the NCAA Compliance Coordinator.
Oversee the Athletic Training staff to promote athlete health and safety.
Budget & Resource Management
Manage the athletic budget in accordance with Finance Department guidelines.
Approve and supervise all athletic purchases.
Oversee athletic inventory and ensure proper stewardship of equipment and facilities.
Facilities & Operations
Work with the operations department to ensure athletic facilities meet sanitary and safety standards.
Oversee sports performance facilities, including equipment purchasing, funding, staffing, scheduling, and training modality updates.
Assist in the planning and supervision of summer athletic camps.
Public Relations & Advancement
Assist and manage public relations and promotional efforts for all sports.
Maintain an active and visible presence within the school and broader community.
Foster alumni engagement and support.
Assist in fundraising initiatives for athletic programs.
Represent the school at local, state, and national governing body meetings and conferences.
Assume leadership roles on local, state, and national athletic governing board committees when opportunities present themselves.
Assist in coordinating all social media communication representing the athletic program.
Mission & School Involvement
Maintain an active and supportive role in academic and admission standards.
Attend Open Houses and various school functions beyond athletics.
Serve the local community and youth programs.
Demonstrate fierce love and radical humility in leadership and service.
Professional Development
Participate annually in workshops, clinics, and symposiums to remain current in best practices.
Preferred Qualifications Education
A master’s degree is preferred in educational leadership, sports administration, or a related field that supports strategic planning, program development, and team leadership.
Varsity Head Coaching Experience
Proven success as a varsity head coach, demonstrating the ability to lead student-athletes, build competitive and mission-driven teams, and mentor staff and players with integrity and accountability.
Athletic Director or Equivalent Administrative Experience
Prior experience overseeing an athletic program—managing personnel, budgets, scheduling, compliance, facilities, and stakeholder relationships—at the high school or collegiate level.
Leadership in Mission-Driven Settings (Preferred)
Experience in a Jesuit, Catholic, or independent school environment and an understanding of athletics as a vital component of student formation.
Demonstrated Excellence in Communication & Collaboration
Ability to work effectively with administration, faculty, coaches, parents, alumni, and external partners.
Commitment to Student-Athlete Development
A passion for forming young people through sports—physically, mentally, and spiritually—in alignment with the school’s mission.
About Saint Peter’s Prep Founded in 1872, Saint Peter’s Prep is a Catholic, Jesuit high school of approximately 900 young men in downtown Jersey City, NJ, with a highly diverse student body that excels in academics, athletics, and co-curricular pursuits. Our students represent 117 different communities in 13 New Jersey counties, plus New York City and Long Island. Saint Peter’s does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnic origin or sexual orientation in any of its employment policies.
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references at the link provided. Please do not email, mail, or fax any materials.
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The Athletic Director reports to the President.
Responsibilities Program Leadership & Administration
Provide strategic vision, leadership, and direction for all athletic programs.
Ensure alignment of athletics with the school’s mission, values, and educational goals.
Maintain strong relationships with students, parents, alumni, and the wider community.
Maintains an active role in parental involvement and communication.
Develop strategies to grow and enhance programming across all sports.
Scheduling & Event Management
Oversee scheduling of all games (home and away), practices, and use of athletic facilities.
Manage and supervise all home athletic contests.
Assist in coordinating transportation, lodging, meals, and travel logistics for teams.
Personnel Management
Hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate all athletic personnel and coaches.
Provide ongoing professional growth opportunities.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
Student-Athlete Support & Compliance
Ensure all athletes and coaches comply with league, state, and national governing body rules.
Oversee and assist in conflict resolution involving athletes, coaches, and programs.
Support college recruiting efforts in collaboration with the NCAA Compliance Coordinator.
Oversee the Athletic Training staff to promote athlete health and safety.
Budget & Resource Management
Manage the athletic budget in accordance with Finance Department guidelines.
Approve and supervise all athletic purchases.
Oversee athletic inventory and ensure proper stewardship of equipment and facilities.
Facilities & Operations
Work with the operations department to ensure athletic facilities meet sanitary and safety standards.
Oversee sports performance facilities, including equipment purchasing, funding, staffing, scheduling, and training modality updates.
Assist in the planning and supervision of summer athletic camps.
Public Relations & Advancement
Assist and manage public relations and promotional efforts for all sports.
Maintain an active and visible presence within the school and broader community.
Foster alumni engagement and support.
Assist in fundraising initiatives for athletic programs.
Represent the school at local, state, and national governing body meetings and conferences.
Assume leadership roles on local, state, and national athletic governing board committees when opportunities present themselves.
Assist in coordinating all social media communication representing the athletic program.
Mission & School Involvement
Maintain an active and supportive role in academic and admission standards.
Attend Open Houses and various school functions beyond athletics.
Serve the local community and youth programs.
Demonstrate fierce love and radical humility in leadership and service.
Professional Development
Participate annually in workshops, clinics, and symposiums to remain current in best practices.
Preferred Qualifications Education
A master’s degree is preferred in educational leadership, sports administration, or a related field that supports strategic planning, program development, and team leadership.
Varsity Head Coaching Experience
Proven success as a varsity head coach, demonstrating the ability to lead student-athletes, build competitive and mission-driven teams, and mentor staff and players with integrity and accountability.
Athletic Director or Equivalent Administrative Experience
Prior experience overseeing an athletic program—managing personnel, budgets, scheduling, compliance, facilities, and stakeholder relationships—at the high school or collegiate level.
Leadership in Mission-Driven Settings (Preferred)
Experience in a Jesuit, Catholic, or independent school environment and an understanding of athletics as a vital component of student formation.
Demonstrated Excellence in Communication & Collaboration
Ability to work effectively with administration, faculty, coaches, parents, alumni, and external partners.
Commitment to Student-Athlete Development
A passion for forming young people through sports—physically, mentally, and spiritually—in alignment with the school’s mission.
About Saint Peter’s Prep Founded in 1872, Saint Peter’s Prep is a Catholic, Jesuit high school of approximately 900 young men in downtown Jersey City, NJ, with a highly diverse student body that excels in academics, athletics, and co-curricular pursuits. Our students represent 117 different communities in 13 New Jersey counties, plus New York City and Long Island. Saint Peter’s does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnic origin or sexual orientation in any of its employment policies.
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references at the link provided. Please do not email, mail, or fax any materials.
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