Assistant Athletic Director

Durham Academy, a PK-12 independent day school in Durham, NC, is seeking a passionate, hard working and eager individual to join the athletics department as an assistant AD for operations and administration. This is a full-time 12-month position with benefits with a start date of August 12, 2024. Typical hours will be Monday - Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with coverage of evening events expected three nights per week. There will also be occasional weekend event coverage.

In keeping with the mission of the school — to prepare each student to live a moral, happy and productive life - this position will support the experience and development of student-athletes. This position reports to the Director of Athletics and will work closely with two other assistant athletic directors, two athletics interns, coaches and student-athletes.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Director of Athletics and coaching staff
• Serve as the first point of contact from the athletic department for coaches, parents and peer schools
• Schedule and coordinate team transportation
• Work with coaches to inventory, distribute and collect uniforms and gear
• Confirm games and contests with opposing schools and officials
• Assist the Sports Information Director with website updates, photo management and livestream production
• Coordinate sport sign-ups, roster management and handle all student-athlete paperwork
• Work with the Parents Athletics Committee as the liaison between the athletics department and parent volunteers
• Act as the liaison between the athletics department and the business office; work with the AD on budgeting and paying invoices
• Build and maintain a database of historical rosters, records and awards
• Coordinate the mentorship program for new coaches
• Manage outside athletics facility rentals
  
  

• Act as the operations coordinator for Upper School athletics
• Create and implement game operations schedules by overseeing our interns and volunteers
• Coordinate all maintenance, field and supply requests
• Prepare and publish practice and rain schedules
• Share on-site administrator responsibilities for home contests with Director of Athletics
• Act as the liaison between the athletics staff and maintenance/grounds crew
• Have on-site office hours during afternoon practice times to help support our coaches and student-athletes
  

Experience And Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience in an administrative support position. An athletics background is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Office and Google Drive
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• An eagerness to dive into all facets of our independent school athletics program
• An ability to maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with all members of the athletics program (student-athletes, families, alumni, teachers, staff, administrators, coaches and spectators)
  
  

DA Employees

• Are culturally competent and believe in the central importance of diversity and equity in the life of a school community.
• Can work independently with minimal supervision and routinely prioritize multiple tasks.
• Have the ability to work in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness and attention to detail.
• Are personable, collaborative and able to develop rapport quickly with a variety of individuals.
• Use technology thoughtfully and creatively.
• Innovate and experiment to find novel and efficient ways to complete tasks and solve problems.
  
  

Our School

Founded in 1933, Durham Academy is an all-gender, independent day school with 1,247 students in Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 on three campuses. The purpose of a Durham Academy education is to prepare each student to live a moral, happy and productive life . DA’s Strategic Vision commits to preparing students for life, meeting the needs of our learners and innovating more boldly, with a foundation broadening and deepening our work with diversity, equity and engagement. Our DA is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). Durham Academy is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

Diversity, Equity and Engagement Mission Statement

Diversity enlivens, improves and enriches the intellectual and social environment of an academic community and encompasses all aspects of humanity including racial identity, sex, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, age and gender identity. We are committed to an ongoing process to increase the diversity of our community and to implement policies, programs and practices under which all members of our community feel welcomed, empowered, responsible and safe. Amidst our diversity we stand united in the pursuit of academic excellence and development of individual capabilities. Find out more about DA’s commitment to diversity, equity and engagement here .

(Adopted by the Durham Academy Board of Trustees in 2004 and updated in 2008)

Our Employment Policy

It is the policy of Durham Academy to make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications for a specific job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran status, or the presence of a disability, except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification.

When applying, candidates should include a cover letter, résumé and references with contact information. This position will remain open until filled.

For More Information About Our Athletics Department, Please Visit

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