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Job Opening: Athletics Operations Manager
Reports to: Director of Athletics
Collaborating with: Athletics Department, Director of Security, School Facility Operations Manager
Bishop Ireton High School, Alexandria, VA
Member of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC)
Bishop Ireton High School seeks candidates for the position of Athletics Operations Manager, reporting to the Athletic Director, starting July 2026. The successful candidate will have experience in athletics management, has worked in Catholic schools with an understanding of mission, has strong knowledge of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference, and possesses excellent leadership skills with a strong faith.
Bishop Ireton is a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school in historic Alexandria, Virginia. It began its proud heritage of academic excellence and rich 61-year athletic history in 1964. With 950 students, the school offers a challenging academic environment and outstanding quality of life, with a three-tiered focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), humanities and fine arts. The spirit of community service and giving back is central to the school’s mission. Bishop Ireton’s quality is reflected in its distinguished faculty and staff, who take great pride in seeing every graduate head to college - often to the most prestigious universities and service academies. Bishop Ireton is a proud member of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC).
Position Summary:
The Athletics Operations Manager is a 12-month, fulltime administrative position in the athletic department, fully supporting the work of the athletic director. This position is charged with:
- Supporting the Athletic Director, Asst. AD and School Facilities Manager in the maintenance of all athletic facilities within all Bishop Ireton athletic spaces and for all sports, including the gyms, field, locker rooms, weight room, fitness center, storage spaces, equipment and uniforms used for games and practices/trainings.
- Working with the Athletic Director and Asst. AD on management of Bishop Ireton responsibilities at offsite “home” facilities (including city and county baseball fields, city tennis courts, city Witter fields, city softball fields, Fairfax County pools and ice rink(s), Maryland ice rink).
- Woking with the Athletics Department and Security Director to provide supervision in athletic wing during the school day and during afterschool use to maintain a safe environment with strong procedures for space use, especially as we manage a variety of teams and events within our facilities.
- Working with the Athletics Department in serving as Game Manager as needed during fall, winter and spring seasons per schedule.
- Assisting the Athletics Department and Security Director with game management during home athletic events as needed per schedule.
- Assisting with supervision of athletic wing during the Summer Camp program (a 5 week program for 6th graders – highschoolers) that runs during the instructional day from mid June to mid July.
Qualifications:
? A commitment to a successful athletic program of education, competition, and sportsmanship that fosters the values espoused by the Catholic mission of Bishop Ireton High School
? A Bachelor’s Degree (minimum)
? Athletics/administrative experience preferred of five years or more
? A faith-filled positive attitude, and overall enthusiasm for BI athletics
Salary commensurate with experience.
How to Apply:
Submit a detailed cover letter with coaching philosophy and reason for applying, resume, and at least three references to personnel@bishopireton.org. Note: This position is moving on an accelerated timeline, so early submission of materials is encouraged.