OUR MISSION
Our school, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the school we build today. It is our mission to educate our children so they can surpass us.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Associate Athletic Director 6-8 supports the Middle School Athletic Director in managing and enhancing the middle school's athletic programs. This position involves collaborating with coaches, student-athletes, faculty, and staff to promote a positive, inclusive, and competitive sports environment. The Associate Athletic Director 6-8 will assist with program development, scheduling, compliance, budget management, and facilities oversight, ensuring that all sports and activities align with the school’s educational and athletic philosophy. This position will report directly to the Middle School Athletic Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with the athletic department to plan, organize, and oversee athletic programs, events, and activities.
- Assist in improving athletic programs which will include assessing coaching effectiveness and evaluating team performance.
- Manage inventory of athletic equipment, uniforms, facilitate repair, replacement, and upgrades as needed.
- Distribution and collection of all uniforms for MS.
- Implement additional uniform items/spirit pack policy for practice gear.
- Manage scheduling of practices and games for all MS sports.
- Manage equipment organization and preparation. This includes storage areas, equipment preparation for all teams, and postseason inventory collection.
- Organize venue set ups in coordination with the operations department.
- Attend weekly transportation meetings to review all needs.
- Assist the athletic department with major events. This includes homecoming, open house, parents meetings, etc.
- Ensure coaches compliance with certifications
- Serve as a point of contact for parents, students, and community members regarding athletic events, policies, and programs.
- Support the promotion of athletic programs through school communications, social media, and website updates.
- Composing correspondence as necessary to teams and the community regarding events, event updates, etc.
- Attend SFVPSL athletic director meetings.
- Maintenance of accurate rosters.
- Confirmation of contests with opponent schools.
- Maintaining accurate digital scoreboards on internal and external websites.
- Ensure accuracy of the weekly calendar.
- Willingness to step in to coach or supervise on the bus.
- Assist in onboarding new coaches.
- Be willing to coach at least one middle school season.
- Other duties as assigned by the athletic leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in athletic administration, education, sports management, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year in athletic administration, coaching, or a related field, preferably at the middle school level.
- Familiarity with the “language of sport” required.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with an ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to maintain confidential information as appropriate, i.e. academic and health records, and personal family information.
- Strong organizational skills, such as the ability to balance multiple projects and changing priorities without losing focus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a complex team-oriented environment in order to accomplish department goals and objectives.
- A willingness to help others in the department and throughout the school as necessary.
- Maintain a “solution conscious” attitude when faced with challenges.
- Ability to follow and complete detailed verbal and written instructions within specified timeframes.
- Ability to perform assigned duties with speed and accuracy.
- Strong record of attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to pivot and be flexible.
- Affinity for the middle school student mentality.
- Thrive in a team environment
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Regular Hours
M - Th: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
F: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
*All schedules are subject to change.
SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $75,000
Milken strives to be a nurturing, diverse and inclusive community. It is a vibrant academic home, drawing faculty and staff from the spectrum of faith and cultural backgrounds.