Activities and Athletics Director

Order of Saint Benedict•Collegeville, MN

About The Position

Saint John’s Preparatory School seeks a full-time, benefit-eligible Activities and Athletics Director to provide visionary leadership and hands-on management of student athletic and co-curricular programs for grades 6–12. The role supports the school’s Catholic Benedictine mission and whole-person education by fostering inclusive, competitive, and values-driven programs that promote student wellness, equity, school spirit, and community engagement. Reporting to the Principal, the director oversees program operations, including recruiting and supervising coaches and activity advisors, coordinating schedules and event logistics, managing facilities and equipment, overseeing budgets and eligibility, communicating with families and the wider community, and ensuring students meet activity requirements. The director collaborates with school leaders, faculty, families, co-op schools, and the Dean of Student Life, and contributes to strategic planning and student-life initiatives. The position also teaches Health and Physical Education, including planning and revising curricula, preparing instructional materials, evaluating and grading student work, and maintaining attendance and academic records. Occasional travel for tournament games is required, and the role may require flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Strong leadership, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to manage budgets and personnel.
Strong written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, faculty, community members, and other stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
High integrity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to attend games and events.
Self-motivated and willing to accept responsibility.
Ability to interact with the community of the Order of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University/College of Saint Benedict.
Ability to project a positive service-oriented image representing the mission of Saint John’s Prep and maintain a high level of competence.
Prudent judgment and confidentiality.
Commitment to fostering a positive, respectful, and inclusive work environment and complying with applicable safety and health regulations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Sports Management, or a related field.
K–12 administrative license.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee grades 6–12 athletics and activities programs, including intramurals, in alignment with the school’s mission and Minnesota State High School League policies.
Recruit, recommend, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise coaches and activity supervisors; secure appropriate support staff for games and events.
Schedule interschool athletics, practices, and activities in coordination with co-op partners and the After School Program; approve schedules with the Dean of Student Life and Principal and communicate changes.
Manage home and away contests, including arranging officials, event staff, transportation, meals, lodging, facilities, locker rooms, equipment, and visiting-team support.
Oversee athletic facility use and maintenance, supervise groundskeeping staff, and maintain equipment and supply inventories and storage.
Prepare and manage the athletics and activities budget, plan long-term, submit annual budget requests, and oversee purchasing.
Coordinate with co-op schools to provide athletic opportunities not offered directly by Saint John’s Prep.
Oversee student eligibility, communicate eligibility policies, and administer physical examination requirements and health clearances for athletes.
Manage communications and publicity for athletics and activities, publish an events calendar, and share schedules, achievements, and news with the school community.
Promote safety, inclusion, equity, respect, and fair play across programs.
Collaborate with faculty and school leaders to support student-athletes’ academic success and well-being; serve as a resource to staff and hold regular alignment meetings.
Teach assigned Health and Physical Education classes; plan and revise curricula, prepare course materials, evaluate and grade student work, and maintain attendance, grade, and other required records.
Prepare Athletic Department and school administration reports; monitor grades 9–12 intramural requirements and maintain program records.
Attend Minnesota State High School League, district, and other professional meetings and events representing the school.
Partner with the Dean of Student Life on co-curricular and extracurricular programming and student community initiatives.
Monitor student participation and provide individual guidance to help students complete school activity requirements.
Travel occasionally for tournament games.
Perform other duties as assigned.