Assistant Athletics Director of Sports Information & Media

Chadwick School•Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Chadwick School seeks an Assistant Athletics Director of Sports Information & Media to lead the school’s athletics storytelling, digital presence, and information systems while also serving as an assistant within the Athletic Department. This position reports to the Director of Athletics. The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in digital media production and sports communication, including hands-on experience with sports photography, video editing, social media management, and website administration. They demonstrate exceptional organizational and storytelling skills, along with a creative vision for showcasing student-athletes and athletic programs. Athletic department team members work collaboratively to elevate the visibility and spirit of the athletic program while creating a coherent, high-quality experience that celebrates student-athletes, promotes teamwork, and highlights character development across all digital and media platforms.

Requirements

Strong written and oral communication skills in English and strong organizational skills are required.
Bachelor’s degree required, preferred emphasis in communications, media, design, sports information, or a related field.
Preferred two years of social media/communications experience in a professional setting, ideally with an athletics program, school, or sports organization.
Photography and videography skills preferred, with proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or comparable platforms;
Working knowledge of athletics and sports programs, familiarity with HUDL or comparable film/video platforms preferred.
Strong written communication skills, including experience with game recaps, captions, and feature content.
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage detailed data systems and maintain accuracy across multiple programs.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and school vacations as needed during athletic seasons.
A student-centered, collaborative, and inclusive approach to coaching is required.
Required Screenings: TB assessment
Clearances: Livescan background check

Nice To Haves

Preferred two years of social media/communications experience in a professional setting, ideally with an athletics program, school, or sports organization.
Photography and videography skills preferred, with proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or comparable platforms;
Working knowledge of athletics and sports programs, familiarity with HUDL or comparable film/video platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with game day operations and oversight of athletic contests.
Provide administrative support in the athletic department and work closely with coaches, athletic administrators, and training staff to ensure a professional game day experience across all athletic facilities, including the offsite facilities.
Set strategic direction for athletic social media accounts while coordinating with coaches and student leaders on varsity team accounts to ensure appropriate content and adherence to brand guidelines.
Assist with live gameday coverage, score updates, highlights, and postgame recaps for varsity contests and key away or playoff games.
Create gameday graphics, schedules, and short-form video content; track media coverage and engagement; and circulate media clips related to Chadwick student-athletes, alumni athletes, and teams to relevant stakeholders.
Help maintain the Chadwick Athletics website, Chadwick Athletics App, MaxPreps, CIF Home Campus and Veracross athletics structure, including annual updates to team descriptions and photos, coach bios, team and individual awards, and alumni in college sports.
Write game recaps and captions for contests and contribute to feature stories and the weekly athletics newsletter.
Create additional content in partnership with the Directors of Athletics, Admissions, and Marketing & Communications.
Establish and maintain standards for collecting, organizing, and archiving records, rosters, statistics, awards, and historical data, ensuring accurate, consistent data entry across all programs.
Assist with tracking season-by-season results, all-time records, and individual milestones across varsity, JV, and Middle School sports, and help maintain calendars and schedule planning.
Oversee HUDL film management and coordinate video livestream operations.
Help maintain and update monitors in the Pascoe Pavilion Athletic Center, Roessler Hall and Middle School.
Oversee photography for team photos, including senior night, coordinating with third-party photographers as needed.
Coordinate the planning and execution of athletics media days, including scheduling and logistics, and help recruit and support student photographers and videographers.
Staff athletic events as needed, including playoff games and tournament appearances.
Assist with game day experience initiatives to elevate the student fan experience at home contests and support school spirit efforts in collaboration with student leaders and administration.
Help develop and distribute end-of-season surveys to gather feedback from coaches and student-athletes and support the use of captain and coach feedback to evaluate and improve programming.
Partner directly with the Advancement Office to produce compelling media footage, historical recaps, and feature stories that celebrate the legacy of Chadwick student-athletes, alumni, and Hall of Fame inductees across school platforms.
Athletic department administrative responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.