High School Athletic Director

Uncommon Schools • Camden, NJ

4h • $59,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Director leads, manages, and executes all aspects of the North Star High School athletic program. The Athletic Director is responsible for fostering a culture of academic and athletic excellence, ensuring compliance and safety, managing operational logistics, supporting student-athlete development, and leading coaching staff.

Requirements

• Valid state Athletic Director certification or administrative credential (or eligibility to obtain), along with required state coaching and CPR/AED certifications.
• Prior experience in athletic administration, head coaching, or school leadership
• Demonstrated success in budget management, event operations, and team management.
• Experience supporting diverse student populations and working with IEP/504/ELL support teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication, strong organizational systems, fluency with athletic scheduling and media tools, and strong conflict resolution abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, articulate, and enforce a clear, ambitious mission statement for school athletics that aligns with the academic mission of the school and sets clear expectations for coaches, student-athletes, parents, and the community.
• Implement high-leverage innovations within the athletic department to dramatically improve student performance while preserving and enhancing the school’s core values.
• Foster a respectful, highly collaborative environment where students and coaches demonstrate leadership. Model asset-based thinking through praise, aspiration, and positive behavior reinforcement.
• Establish systems to monitor the academic achievement of all student-athletes. Partner with coaches, teachers, Special Education Coordinators, social workers to support students with IEPs, BIPs, 504 plans, and English Language Learners.
• Recruit, select, and retain highly qualified coaching staff. Provide ongoing feedback, ensure practices meet school standards, and conduct formal end-of-season evaluations.
• Proactively communicate program schedules, deadlines, and key updates to families. Respond to family inquiries within 24 hours.
• Collaborate with middle school leaders and coaches to create seamless transitions to high school athletics. Work with the College Placement team to ensure student-athletes are on track for post-secondary and collegiate athletic opportunities.
• Develop, monitor, and manage the athletic budget in alignment with school priorities. Ensure timely payments to officials, facilities, and vendors, and actively pursue fundraising opportunities to support program needs.
• Ensure all student-athletes obtain physicals and required paperwork prior to participation. Design and execute comprehensive safety and security plans for home events in coordination with security and athletic trainers.
• Build, elevate, and manage a dynamic, engaging, and highly organized media presence. Maintain up-to-date, accurate program information on the athletic website and leverage social media platforms to highlight student-athlete accomplishments, promote upcoming events, foster community engagement, and strengthen school spirit.
• Schedule rigorous, appropriate competition seasons and oversee timely transportation/bus scheduling. Promptly inform all stakeholders of schedule modifications or cancellations.
• Cultivate a sportsmanlike, welcoming atmosphere for visiting teams and patrons.
• Maintain accurate eligibility records according to school and state standards. Enforce state, conference, district, and school regulations, manage coach certifications, and represent the school at state and county association meetings.
• Maintain positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues and actively participate in whole-school events and initiatives.
• Communicate enthusiasm, high intensity, and a sense of urgency. Maintain professional attire, punctuality, and strict task/time management.
• Actively participate in professional development, seek internal/external learning opportunities, and quickly implement feedback from school leadership with openness.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and ~10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
• Financial Planning
• Retirement benefits available based on role eligibility
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED