Opportunity Statement

Director of Athletics Search
July 1, 2024

TMI Episcopal, San Antonio, Texas
Grades 6-12, Day & Boarding, CoEd

Lead Consultant
Tim Viands
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School Overview
Founded in 1893 by Bishop James Steptoe Johnston, TMI is the oldest Episcopal college preparatory
school in the Southwest. The mission of TMI is to provide “an exceptional education with values
based on the teachings of Jesus Christ that challenge motivated students to develop their full
potential in service and leadership.” Striving to develop servant leaders, the school provides
opportunities in and out of the classroom that are centered around TMI’s core values of wisdom,
integrity, service, excellence, and reverence. TMI’s Honor Council teaches practical skills of ethical
community life by enforcing the honor code. TMI Episcopal is fully accredited by the Independent
Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) and the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools
(SAES), and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

CORE VALUES
Wisdom
Integrity
Service
Excellence
Reverence

Episcopal Identity
Spirituality and character development are at the heart of TMI. Daily Chapel is a time of prayer, song,
scripture, and meditation. The Religious Studies program engages students intellectually in Christian
scripture, world religions, and philosophy. At TMI, the school seeks to model Jesus’ own hospitality to all
people, regardless of their cultural or religious backgrounds.

The TMI Corps of Cadets
Much of the rich tradition of excellence and leadership at TMI rests with the Corps of Cadets, founded with
the school in 1893. Designated as one of the highest ranked Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)
programs in the country, this optional program uses a military structure to develop leadership skills. The
Corps is open to all students in grades 6-12. Each year, approximately 30% of TMI students are cadets.
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur is one of TMI’s notable graduates; other former cadets include
bishops, congressmen, university presidents, and other servant leaders in communities throughout the world.
Values emphasized through the Corps include integrity, dependability, self-discipline, commitment, respect,
and loyalty.

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TMI’s Athletic Program
2019 - 2024

19 Varsity Teams
13 State Championships
10 Individual State Champions
19 Team District Championships
9 Regional Championships

The Profile of a TMI Student-Athlete
Puts the TMI community first
Is gracious and appreciates the opportunities TMI has given
them
Possesses happiness with the desire to maximize every
moment of what they want to be
Is empathetic with their brothers and sisters at TMI
Is selfless in their actions
Is a person of character
Gives it their all

Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports

MS Baseball
MS Golf

MS Boys Lacrosse
MS Cheerleading MS Boys/Girls Basketball

MS Softball
MS Cross Country MS CoEd Soccer

MS Boys/Girls Tennis
MS Football MS Swimming

MS Track & Field
MS CoEd Soccer HS Boys JV/V Basketball

HS JV/V Baseball
MS Volleyball HS Girls JV/V Basketball

HS Boys / Girls V Golf
HS Cheerleading HS Cheerleading

HS Boys JV/V Lacrosse
HS JV/V Cross Country HS Boys JV/V Soccer

HS Girls Club Lacrosse
HS JV/V Football HS Girls JV/V Soccer

HS V Softball
HS 9/JV/V Volleyball HS Swimming

HS Boys / Girls V Tennis
HS V Track & Field

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Facts & Figures

Enrollment Campus Size Diversity
590 90 ACRES 58%

Year Founded Financial Aid Student:Teacher
1893 $3,000,000, PLUS 9 : 1

$500,000 IN MERIT

Date of Last
Mascot Strategic Plan College Placement
PANTHER 100%

A NEW STRATEGIC
PLAN WILL BE

CREATED IN 2024-25

Associations &
Memberships

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION OF THE SOUTHWEST

TEXAS PRIVATE SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
THE ASSOCIATION OF BOARDING SCHOOLS

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EPISCOPAL SCHOOLS
THE SOUTHWEST ASSOCIATION OF EPISCOPAL SCHOOLS

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The Position
The Director of Athletics assists the school administration in providing effective leadership and guidance in
the athletic operations of the school. The Director is responsible for the planning, staffing, finances, facilities,
community relations, and compliance of the athletic programs at the middle and upper school.

First and foremost, the successful candidate will need to embrace TMI Episcopal School’s mission, Episcopal
identity, and core values.

Key responsibilities:
Oversees the entire athletic program in the middle and upper school.
Develops the mission and vision of the athletic program.
Develop a plan to build an athletic program in alignment with TMI’s strategic vision including athletes and
coaches within an approved budget.
Conducts annual meetings with all coaches and attends Community Engagement Council meetings.
Manages direct reports including the Assistant Athletic Director, Middle School Athletic Director, Athletic
Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Girls Athletics Coordinator, and all coaches.
Responsible for staffing all coaching positions and assigning part-time coaching assignments.
Conducts performance evaluations for each coach and turns the completed evaluations into Human
Resources. Evaluates the performances of head coaches and assistant coaches.
Oversees the athletic budget and works with the CFO to ensure financial compliance.
Manages the resources of the department, including equipment, uniforms, and a deferred maintenance
plan for the upkeep and replacement of the equipment and uniforms.
Schedules the use and maintenance of all athletic facilities; Communicates the usage to the relevant
departments and individuals at TMI.
Coordinates all capital improvements for athletic facilities, in conjunction with the CFO.
Coordinates all safety and security measures for all athletic events; completes all Emergency Action Plans
along with the Director of Safety and Security.
Assists the school with the master school calendar.
Serves as contact along with Marketing & Communications Manager for all local media pertaining to
athletics.
Enforces TMI’s athletic code of conduct.
Stays abreast of educational research, trends, and issues pertaining to coaching, facilities, and athletics.
Manages all school/sports athletic websites along with the Marketing & Communications Manager.
Performs other duties as assigned by the President.

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Opportunities & Priorities, Page 1 of 2
Background
TMI is reclassifying up from TAPPS 5A to 6A due to steady enrollment growth over the past 20 years.
The school has historically been “boy heavy”. Reclassifying means stronger competition. The next
Director of Athletics will build a thriving athletic program that is reliably competitive at the 6A level in
both male and female sports. TMI has a strong tradition in TAPPS and seeks a Director of Athletics who
will lead the school’s program into the highly competitive TAPPS 6A.

Strategic Planning
The next Director, with input and collaboration from the Senior Leadership Team and coaches, will
develop and implement a strategic athletic plan that includes the transition from TAPPS 5A to 6A,
deferred athletic facility maintenance, an equipment replacement and refurbishment plan, and a 5-year
forecast of participation numbers by sport. The Director will develop a plan, in conjunction with the
admission office, for the recruitment of female student-athletes. The Director will develop a middle
school athletic program that supports and aligns with the TAPPS 6A competitive strategic vision.

School Culture & Morale
The next Director will utilize the athletic program at TMI to drive a positive overall culture on campus.
As overheard numerous times, athletics is the biggest driver of culture on campus.

Admissions & Enrollment
Foster an environment with the Admissions Office where the coaches are working in concert with
the admissions team to enroll mission-appropriate student-athletes.
Leverage TMI’s athletic facilities as rental opportunities to encourage local and regional clubs and
leagues to host their practices, games, and events on campus.
Collaborate with the coaches and admissions team to create a catalog of sports camp offerings, in
conjunction with the Director of Auxiliary Programs.
Partner with the admissions team and coaches to strategically increase the number of female
student-athletes at TMI.

Hire, Develop, Evaluate, and Retain High Quality Coaches
Hire: Identify and hire coaches who understand TMI’s whole-child approach, have an affinity for
TMI’s core values, and have the ability to build and lead competitive programs.
Develop: Provide professional development, support, and mentoring to the members of the athletic
department. Ensure that all coaches receive a yearly orientation meeting.
Evaluate: In concert with Human Resources, implement an effective evaluation tool for the coaches
that incorporates TMI’s core values. Develop accountability standards and job descriptions to hold
coaches to the TMI standard of excellence.
Retain: Ensure that coaches who understand and embrace TMI’s core values and whole child
approach are highly satisfied.

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Opportunities & Priorities, Page 2 of 2
TMI’s Whole Child Ethos Student, Team and Coach Recognition
The next Director will work with all The next Director will further develop the
departments on campus for the betterment of recognition mechanisms of TMI’s teams,
the whole child. Lead the coaches to this student-athletes, and coaches through public
understanding. Embrace the whole-child relations, local and regional news outlets,
mentality. social media, the TMI website, award

ceremonies, and at Chapel.

Effective Communication Academics
The next Director will foster effective The next Director will maintain high academic
communication within the athletic standards within the athletic program.
department and across departments at TMI Coordinate with the Head of Middle and Upper
that streamlines the facilitation and School to develop guidelines and rules to
awareness of field usage, practice and games maximize success of student athletes in both
times, transportation and meals, the the classroom and athletics.
assignment of game officials and volunteers,
visitor parking, and game venue readiness.

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The Profile of the next Director of Athletics
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies and should be able to respond to
them in their cover letter:

Proven Success in Building Athletic Programs

A Visionary Leader

An Effective Listener & Communicator

A Relationship Builder

A Strategic Planner

Customer Service-oriented

Interpersonal Skills

Drive & Ambition

Conflict Management Skills

Competitive

Financial & Resource Management Experience & Understanding

Decisive Decision-Making

A Mentor & Coach

Organized & Efficient

Admissions / Enrollment Management Knowledge
(Understanding of Independent School Admissions is preferred)

Marketing & Public Relations Experience

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To Apply
Application Deadline: April 1, 2024
Please note that strong candidates may be considered before the application deadline.

Candidates should send a current resume, cover letter specific to this opportunity statement,
and a list of five professional references to:

Tim Viands
President, IndySchool Consultancy
tim@indyschoolconsultancy.com

For more information, contact Tim Viands at tim@indyschoolconsultancy.com

Compensation & Benefits
The salary for the Director of Athletics will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Benefits Include:
Health Insurance
403B, with up to 9% Match
Competitive Financial Aid Process for Eligible Children
Professional Development Allowance
Relocation Assistance, Negotiable

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