WESTOVER SCHOOL 

Title: Director of Athletics

Department: Athletics

School Information: 

Westover School is a gender-inclusive girls boarding and day school, grades 9-12 where smart, motivated students become confident, connected adults. We are committed to providing a college preparatory education in a small community atmosphere emphasizing student-adult interaction. Westover, through program and faculty, endeavors to develop in each student the confidence and strength to shape their own life. 

We are empowering students to be themselves, make their own choices, and appreciate belonging and mattering, resulting in young adults who find lives of purpose and meaning, who understand they can make a difference, and who understand the power of relationships.

Do you find joy and passion in working with adolescents?

Do you put students at the center of their personal development and planning for the future?

Does your leadership demonstrate engagement in and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion?

Job Description:

Westover School is seeking a Director of Athletics for the 2024-2025 school year to lead an athletics program that fosters an inclusive and equitable sports culture. The Director of Athletics is responsible for all aspects of the school’s athletic program, including personnel, budget, schedules and event management, facilities, and equipment. This is a unique opportunity to lead an athletics program that is designed to empower young athletes on and off the field. The ideal candidate will be a positive advocate for girls’ centered athletics, collaborative leader, and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

The Director of Athletics reports to the Dean of Student Life and will be responsible for developing a clear purpose and bold vision for athletics at Westover, shaping an athletic experience that is successful and forward focused. Working with school leadership, the Director of Athletics will highlight best practices and identify areas that need strengthening in order to position Westover Athletics for a fruitful and dynamic future.

The Westover Athletics program is an essential part of the overall student experience. At the heart of the program is the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of our students through emphasizing sports skills and strategies such as teamwork, resilience, and character development. We believe in centering positive leadership values such as perseverance, participation, sportsmanship, health and well-being, and competition that will make a life-long impact on Westover student athletes. 

Responsibilities include:

Foster positive student-athlete experience in alignment with the school’s mission and Vision for Belonging and Justice.

Coordinate athletic program, including recruitment, selection, supervision, evaluation, and professional development for all coaches. 

Maintain a Westover Coaches Handbook to communicate philosophy and policies. 

Supervise Assistant Athletic Director and Athletic Trainers.

Manage practice and game schedules for all Westover athletic teams.

Supervise staff for all home athletic events and act as host to officials and visiting schools.

Prepare and administer a detailed operating budget for the athletic program to the Chief Financial and Operations Officer and Head of School. 

Ensure and promote a positive and inclusive environment during games and events

Serve as Westover representative and ambassador to athletic leagues including Connecticut Independent School Athletic Conference (CISAC), Housatonic Valley Athletic League (HVAL) and New England Prep School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC), ensuring compliance with all league policies and procedures.

Arrange outside field and facility usage and rental.

Oversee the distribution, collection, storage, cleaning and repair of all school athletic equipment and uniforms.

Collaborate with administration, teachers, staff, and outside providers in support of athletic programs.

Strong verbal communication, written communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work scheduled hours including nights and weekends as needed to satisfy athletic facility needs for athletic contests and special/home events.

Application Notes: 

Interested candidates should address these aforementioned qualifications and skills in their cover letter in addition to providing a résumé. 

Westover School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity of all kinds and are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We seek to hire, develop, and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Westover is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Westover School is located in Middlebury, CT; 45 minutes from New Haven, 1 1/2 hours from New York City, and 2 hours from Boston. For more information, please visit our website at www.westoverschool.org.