Job Title: Athletics Director 

Located in Loudoun County, Community Church exists to love people the same way God loves us. We desire to see people experience God, meet friends, make a difference, and become a leader. Virginia Academy has served the mission of Community Church for over 25 years by preparing students for their best life, through faith (a confidence in God), scholarship (a passion for knowledge), and purpose (a desire to make a positive impact). We see our graduates making a positive impact in every arena of life. Today, Virginia Academy hosts 870 students on its 46 acre campus including a brand new, 62,000 sq/ft extension that holds new science labs, art studio, library, and gymnasium.

The Virginia Academy Athletics Director, in addition to building a strong athletic program where Christ is exemplified and glorified, will support student enrollment, retention, and fundraising. He/she will help to secure Virginia Academy’s legitimacy as a serious option for all students in Loudoun County who desire a quality faith-based education with opportunities to participate in a quality athletic program. The ideal candidate will be a high-capacity visionary and a practicing Christian who supports the school’s values.

The Athletics Director collaborates with the Enrollment Management Director, Upper School Principal, Campus Pastor, and teachers for student recruitment, enrollment, performance, and retention.

This position reports directly to the Head of School.

Key Responsibilities

Culture

• Inspire a Christian mindset, heart, and culture that will permeate our athletic department and impact our student athletes according to our mission and values – (Passionate Christians, Fierce Competitors, & Caring Teammates).
• Instill a culture of academic excellence among coaches and student athletes by working alongside the Upper School leadership team and teachers.
• Attend regular meetings, school events and activities as directed.

Professional Growth and Learning

• Attend Staff Chapel
• Attend orientation, Team Nights, and other meetings as needed. 
• Represent the school at athletic meetings/games when assigned and maintain a thorough knowledge of the game rules and association regulations. 
• Set and meet yearly goals demonstrating personal and professional growth; achieving the required total of yearly continuing education credits.

Organizational Management

• Oversee game schedules, transportation, referees, etc. for all athletic contests, making necessary adjustments for cancellations and rescheduling.
• Oversee the athletic class pages on MyVAA and ensure consistent of communication for each sport including practice schedules, games, parent communication, and overall organization 
• Review and approve all requisition requests for all athletic equipment, supplies, uniforms, etc.; keep on file a complete financial record of receipts and expenditures. 
• Establish and monitor procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean, and safe facilities, with proper attention to an overall, over-the-top, excellent environment.
• Prepare a budget each year to cover the required expenditures necessary to conduct the total interscholastic athletic program for upper school. 

Planning and Progress

• Lead, plan, implement, and promote a dynamic interscholastic athletic program for students consistent with the vision and mission of the school. 
• Oversee and distribute student progress reports to coaches in alignment with the Upper School Academic Program policies and procedures 
• Collaborate with the School Leadership Team regularly for feedback, problem solving, and strategic development as it relates to the Athletics Department.

Professional Qualities and Leadership

• Lead both full, part-time, and coaching/volunteer staff including shared responsibility for hiring, training, disciplining, or termination decisions and full responsibility for mentoring and evaluating coaches and athletic staff. 
• Hold 1:1 meetings with your direct reports for communication, development, collaboration, and synergy.
• Ensure compliance with all state, divisional and school athletics regulations and policy.
• Guide student athletes through the college recruitment process.

Stakeholder Support and Engagement

• Communicate efficiently and proactively with parents, students, coaches, league/conferences.
• Enhance Virginia Academy’s athletics support infrastructure.
• Ensure the preparation of press releases and the arrangement of media coverage for athletic events, and ensure that the appropriate media is informed of the results of all athletic events.
• Support fundraising and sponsorship efforts related to the school and athletics program.
• Address student-athlete and parent concerns in a professional, empathetic, and responsive manner.

Statutory Factors

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Values

T ime with God.

Motto: We run on the Holy Spirit.

E mpowering.

Motto: We build up! 

A ccountable.

Motto: Everyone’s coached.

M ission 1st.

Motto: We are missional and not positional. 

O ver-the-top.

Motto: We go above & beyond expectations.

R elational.

Motto: We are a family.

A uthentic.

Motto: We share our struggles.

N o matter what!

Motto: We take risks!

G rateful.

Motto: We get to do this!

E lectrifying.

Motto: We create the atmosphere.

Education:

Required

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited, four-year institution required

Desired

Master’s degree from an accredited, four-year institution 

Understanding of the college recruitment process

Experience:

Required

Active church member at Community Church or willingness to become an active member at Community Church

Experience in Administration and Coaching

Excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, parents, and colleagues

Knowledge of multiple sports

Experience managing multiple athletic programs involving middle and/or high school students 

Experience setting and managing yearly budgets 

Ability to utilize school database system

Desired

Experience hiring and overseeing coaches of various sports

Experience working within a Christian School and/or ministry

Knowledge and connections with other coaches, private schools and/or other athletic programs

Experience working in a private school setting

Knowledge of NCAA recruiting process and clearinghouse guidelines

Experience managing teams within an athletic association 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position and should not be considered a contract of employment. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.