Athletic Director

The Athletic Director leads Long Trail School’s athletic program for all grades, directs the athletic program for students, supervises and evaluates coaches, and serves as a resource to parents and the community. The Athletic Director both oversees the daily operations and provides long-term visioning to ensure student-centered, effective, and efficient programming. The AD will be responsible for helping craft an athletic vision and philosophy at an exciting time in the school’s history. In addition, the Athletic Director implements policies and directives as assigned by the Head of School, the Vermont Principals Association, and any other state or federal guidelines. This position requires work beyond the school day and, as necessary, on weekends or during school breaks.

Job Responsibilities:

• Leads with integrity, knowledge, respect, courage, compassion, and a strong work ethic
• In cooperation with the Head of School, develops vision and philosophy for the athletic department that aligns and supports Long Trail School’s overall mission.
• Develops priorities and objectives for the athletic program;
• Maintains a consistent focus on increasing participation and enhancing sportsmanship for students;
• Is responsible for the development and annual review/update of the athletic department handbook and policy manual;
• Stays up-to-date on all policy changes at the state and local levels and implements changes;
• Puts in place principles and practices ensuring a seamless transition between the middle school and upper school athletic program;
• Supervises and evaluates all athletic staff and program needs.
• Potential to teach PE or fitness classes.

Administration:

• Is accountable for certifying the eligibility of all athletes;
• In partnership with the school nurse, manages and implements all athletic medical procedures and protocols.

• Leads with integrity, knowledge, respect, courage, compassion, and a strong work ethic
• Develops vision and philosophy for the athletic department
• Develops priorities and objectives for the athletic program
• Maintains a consistent focus on increasing participation and enhancing sportsmanship for students
• Supervises and evaluates all athletic staff and program needs