Assistant Athletic Director

DEIB Chapin’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB): All Chapin students and professional community members are valued and appreciated for their unique identities, including their diverse backgrounds, perspectives, talents, and interests. We expect Chapin faculty to employ culturally-informed, equity-focused teaching practices in order to reach all students and ensure they are known and understood. Each individual belongs to and is an integral part of our affirming and joyful learning community. To support this commitment, Chapin actively seeks diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body.

All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapin’s DEIB commitment found on the School’s website.

Assistant Athletic Director

The Assistant Athletic Director is responsible for assisting in all administrative duties as they relate to the daily operations of the Athletics Department. The Assistant Athletic Director works under the supervision of the Director of Athletics and in collaboration with the Associate Athletic Director to ensure that the Athletics program at The Chapin School fosters skill development, sportsmanship, and an appreciation of being a team member.

Responsibilities

Administrative & Athletics:

• Under the direction of the Director of Athletics, oversee the day-to-day functions of the athletic department in collaboration with the Associate Athletic Director.
• Assist with site management for all home contests during three seasons of competition.
• Oversee the Middle School athletic program including staffing, program alignment, and communication to families and student-athletes.
• Host information sessions for Middle School families at the start of each season.
• Attend weekly Student Support Meetings at the Middle School level.
• Oversee and coordinate transportation for all athletic teams and events.
• Under the supervision of the Associate Athletic Director, execute seasonal sports award ceremonies, team dinners, assemblies, etc.
• Coordinate student events with the Office of Student Life and LS/MS Associate Division Heads.
• Assist the Associate Athletic Director in scheduling and organization of middle school interscholastic athletic events and development of team practice schedules.
• Distributing athletic equipment, uniforms and maintaining all storage spaces under the supervision of the Associate Athletic DIrector.
• AAIS League and NYSAIS Score Reporting.
• Oversee the utilization, maintenance, and training for all athletic facility related technology including but not limited to Scorevision, Playsight, and Hudl.
• Coordinate all team photography and media days on a seasonal basis.
• Work with the Associate Athletic Director to compile records, statistics, and team data for each team.
• Maintain and populate Chapin Athletics social media such as Instagram.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• Coach at least one season.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required 2-5 years prior experience in a school environment or athletic related field.
• Prior coaching experience at the middle school, high school and/or college level.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.
• Excellent listening skills, and the ability to navigate the complexities of daily responsibilities within the athletics sphere.
• Able to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Demonstrated passion for the mission of The Chapin School.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sports Management
• Experience with Scorevision, Playsight and/or Hudl Technology
• Deep cultural competency and a commitment to belonging, equity, inclusion and diversity.
  
  

The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience, the range is $70,000-$82,000