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Head-Royce’s Athletic Program is committed to excellence, competition, and positive athletic experiences. The Assistant Athletic Director (Assistant AD) works with the Director of Athletics and the Middle School Director of Athletics to maintain, organize and administer the overall interscholastic athletic program, in grades 6-12. The Assistant AD shares responsibility for the overall direction and coordination of the department. This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics and is a member of the Athletic Department Staff.
Expectations of a full-time staff member include attendance at staff and school-wide meetings when schedule allows, and service on various school committees. This is a 12-month, 1.0 FTE, exempt position. In addition to other tasks that may be assigned at the Director of Athletics discretion, the Assistant Director of Athletics is responsible for the following day to day activities:
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Athletic Program
Maintain database for all Head-Royce teams, coaching staff, and athletic archives and history
Maintain rosters for all teams in the MS and US
Coordination and confirmation of game schedules and officials
Send final schedules to League office, CIF Home, MaxPreps
Aid in the Admissions Open Houses (2)
Coordinate Postseason Athletic Events
Oversee Athletic Inventory and uniforms
Oversee distribution and collection of team uniforms
Collect and maintain file of uniform distributions
Oversee volleyball & basketball table worker schedule
Work with the Director of Athletics and other constituents in organization and execution of athletic awards events
Students
Oversee the welfare of and serve as an advocate for all students and student-athletes
Head coach at least 1-season of sport
Assist with the Student-Athlete Leadership Committee
Communication
Oversee Head-Royce athletics online presence (public-facing website, HRS Connect, and sports team pages)
Assist in Overseeing Head-Royce Athletics social media
Assist in weekly and daily school communications (eLines)
Produce weekly Early Dismissal list for distribution for the professional community
Maintain bulletin boards outside Athletic Office with current team schedules, rosters, standings, casual photos, news clippings, sport opportunities, etc.
Writing to parents, coaches, athletes, and other Athletic departments is a key component of this job. Strong writing skills are a must.
Proficient in word processing and communication technology (e.g. Google Docs, Email, web based applications, etc.).
Administration
Assist in administering the overall program of interscholastic athletics in the Middle School and Upper School.
Evening and weekend responsibilities throughout the school year.
Maintain directory of current Coaching staff and staff certifications
Coordinate team photos each season
Distribute, collect and maintain file of ejection policy forms
Act as liaison with Athletic Director and League Office when hosting tournaments
Work with the coaching staff in helping with administrative tasks related to specific teams
Work with the school Registrar to submit NCS Scholastic Grades for all seasons
Responsible for organizing and confirming all transportation for MS and US Athletics (bus requests, van requests, parent drivers)
Responsible for handling all van requests throughout the school, for athletic and non-athletic needs, coordinating with the business office and ensuring that coaches are cleared to drive.
Skills
Strong organizational, planning, and leadership skills
Commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy
Collaborative, flexible educator, able to work within the Athletic Department, the Middle and Upper Schools, and in our larger school community.
Clear communicator with students, colleagues, and parents.
Demonstrated knowledge of a child’s physical, social and emotional development.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or similar educational/experience
Minimum 5 years experience in interscholastic athletics
CPR and First Aid certification required
Must be fully vaccinated (and boosted) against Covid-19 and show proof of negative TB test within the last four years in addition to participation in background screening.
Head-Royce School Overview
Located on a 22-acre campus in Oakland, California, Head-Royce is a pre-eminent, co-educational, independent, K-12 day school established since 1887. Our mission is to inspire in our students a lifelong love of learning and pursuit of academic excellence, to promote understanding of and respect for diversity that makes our society strong and to encourage active and responsible global citizenship.
Head-Royce enrolls 900 students in the three separate divisions — Lower, Middle and Upper Schools — and provides a dynamic, whole-child education to every student. With our Strategic Plan, Bridge to 2022, the school’s current initiatives include advancing an innovative, student-centered program, promoting an inclusive community, driving deeper civic engagement, sustaining a culture of balance and well-being and carefully stewarding our resources.
Other Considerations
Compensation: Competitive among comparable schools
Location: Oakland, California
Education: Bachelor’s degree required
Start Date: August 2022
Website: headroyce.org
To Apply
Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest and a current resume. If you have an experience or desire to work with a particular age group, please indicate that in your applications materials. Application materials should be submitted through our website.
Head-Royce School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on age, color, creed, disability, gender, marital status, national origin or ancestry, race, religion, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, a medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Head-Royce School seeks to be a community in which every individual is treated with sensitivity, courtesy and respect.
