Athletic Director

Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School (LuHi) is an independent Christian school serving students in grades 6-12. Our academics, arts, athletics, and campus ministry work together to support the growth and development of each young man and woman to become all who God intends them to be. LuHi’s core values of Christian Love, Excellence, Community, and Family undergird the daily work of each member of the LuHi community, as we work together to support students in becoming compassionate and educated leaders. 

LuHi seeks a visionary Athletic Director to join our team for the 2026-27 athletic seasons and steer our athletics programs into the future. Projected start date is on or around August 1, 2026. 

LuHi is a caring environment that seeks to blend student development in academics, the arts, athletics, and spiritual life. The ideal candidate sees themself as a part of a whole - a collaborative partnership working with students, families, and members of the LuHi team to support holistic growth and development of student athletes during the middle and high school years. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader who inspires excellence in members of an athletics team and head coaches to develop vision and ensuing strategy to build athletic programs within the core values of the school. 

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee and lead LuHi Athletics team & Health/PE Department
• Develop vision and strategy for LuHi athletic program
• Develop and oversee annual Athletics budget, in collaboration with Director of Finance
• Recruit, hire and develop coaches
• Manage and oversee league relationships 
• Explore possibilities for growth of athletics program
• Other duties as assigned by school leadership

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Athletics Administration, Sports Management or related field
• Experience as an Athletic Director and/or coach preferred but not required

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000
• Benefits include: medical, dental and vision plans; health savings and reimbursable accounts; employer-funded pension plan; no-cost group life, and short- and long-term disability insurance; professional development and advanced education programs; tuition remission (grades 6-12); discounted summer and after-school programs; generous paid time off

Applying for this Position:

• Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to our school leadership team at careers@luhi.org. Please indicate “Athletic Director” in the subject line. To learn more about our school, candidates should visit our website at www.luhi.org.