High School Athletic Director

Camden Prep • Camden, NJ

1d

About The Position

The Athletic Director leads, manages, and executes all aspects of the North Star High School athletic program. The role fosters a culture of academic and athletic excellence, ensures compliance and safety, manages operational logistics, supports student-athlete development, and leads coaching staff. The Athletic Director develops an athletics mission aligned with the school’s academic mission, monitors student-athlete achievement, and partners with families, educators, support teams, and college placement staff. The role also manages budgets, schedules, transportation, event operations, safety plans, eligibility records, coach certifications, and the program’s digital presence. The Athletic Director contributes to whole-school initiatives and maintains high standards of professionalism, urgency, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Valid state Athletic Director certification or administrative credential, or eligibility to obtain one.
• 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 skills.
• Strong organizational systems.
• Fluency with athletic scheduling and media tools.
• Strong conflict resolution abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, articulate, and uphold an ambitious athletics mission aligned with the school’s academic mission, setting clear expectations for coaches, student-athletes, families, and the community.
• Implement innovations to improve student performance while preserving and enhancing the school’s core values.
• Foster a respectful, collaborative department culture and model asset-based thinking through praise, aspiration, and positive behavior reinforcement.
• Establish systems to monitor student-athletes’ academic achievement and partner with coaches, teachers, Special Education Coordinators, and social workers to support students with IEPs, BIPs, 504 plans, and English Language Learners.
• Recruit, select, and retain qualified coaches; provide ongoing feedback, ensure practices meet school standards, and conduct formal end-of-season evaluations.
• Communicate program schedules, deadlines, and key updates to families, and respond to family inquiries within 24 hours.
• Collaborate with middle school leaders and coaches to create transitions to high school athletics, and work with the College Placement team to support post-secondary and collegiate athletic pathways.
• Develop, monitor, and manage the athletic budget; ensure timely payments to officials, facilities, and vendors; and pursue fundraising opportunities.
• Ensure student-athletes have physicals and required paperwork before participation, and coordinate comprehensive home-event safety and security plans with security and athletic trainers.
• Build and manage the athletic program’s media presence; keep website information accurate and current; and use social media to highlight accomplishments, promote events, engage the community, and strengthen school spirit.
• Schedule appropriate competition seasons, oversee timely transportation and bus scheduling, and promptly communicate schedule changes or cancellations.
• Create a sportsmanlike and welcoming environment for visiting teams and patrons.
• Maintain accurate eligibility records and enforce state, conference, district, and school regulations; manage coach certifications; and represent the school at state and county association meetings.
• Build positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues and participate in whole-school events and initiatives.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, urgency, punctuality, professional attire, and strong task and time management.
• Participate in professional development, seek learning opportunities, and implement feedback from school leadership with openness.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including sick time and paid holidays, plus approximately 10 weeks of paid Spring, Winter, and Summer breaks.
• Extensive training and development.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts, dependent care flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Retirement benefits based on role eligibility.
• Paid leave of absence options, including parental, medical, and disability leave.
• Mental health and counseling support, plus wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed