Athletics Director

Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin HS•New York, NY

22h•$125,000 - $140,000

About The Position

LREI is seeking an Athletics Director to begin on July 1, 2026. LREI’s AD reports to the Assistant Director, with the input of the school’s Director, and also works closely with the middle school and high school principals, and members of the physical education department. The AD also partners with the Assistant Athletic Director with whom they share responsibility for high school sports organization and communication.

Requirements

Finds joy and fulfillment in working with young people and in school life
Patience, empathy, care, resilience, and a sense of humor
Strong cultural competency and experience implementing and supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging practices
Proven skills in planning, organizing, and implementing a variety of projects with overlapping deadlines
Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional work and growth; has a desire to learn from others
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Excellent organization, attention to detail and follow through skills
A commitment to creating inclusive and equitable team environments, based on a deep understanding of identity and systemic bias and their interplay in athletics.
Ability to maintain confidentiality
The ability both to advocate for athletes and hold them accountable to high standards
Bachelor’s degree
Experience as an Athletic Director or Assistant Athletic Director preferred

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree a plus

Responsibilities

Develop a strategic plan for LREI athletics.
Manage day-to-day operations of LREI athletics.
Lead coaching staff and serve as coach as needed.
Recruit, train, and supervise coaches and Athletic Trainer.
Know and provide mentoring to our student-athletes.
Communicate proactively with families and remain fully accessible to them.
Maintain the athletic schedule for all LREI teams in the fall, winter, and spring seasons.
Ensure that all arrangements are made for home games with attention to detail.
Oversee transportation to off-campus practices and competitions.
Work with members of the health and wellness team to ensure the safety of all players.
Work closely with external facilities to reserve spaces for practices and competitions.
Continuously improve and ensure adherence to school policies and procedures.
Build strong relationships with other schools, ISAL, and NYSAIS, ensuring compliance with league regulations.
Manage the athletic budget in collaboration with the Business Office.
Work with the Facilities & Operations Department to maintain playing spaces.
Arrange for the acquisition, inspection, and servicing of equipment.
Host Senior Games and other events that bring the community together around athletics.
Coordinate internal and external communications regarding athletics.
Teach one grade of middle school physical education.
Complete all other duties as requested.