Assistant Director of Athletics & Activities

Wayland is an independent, coed college preparatory school for boarding and day students (grades 9-post-graduate), founded in 1855. The school’s rich, rigorous academic program features exceptionally small classes, capstone projects at every grade, active STEAM, media studies, environmental science, and a student success program, along with an array of AP offerings. The diverse and welcoming school community brings together students from across the United States and more than 25 other countries in an intimate learning environment, with a student-faculty ratio of 6:1. Wayland’s historic campus is located in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin—just 40 miles from Madison and 60 miles from Milwaukee.

About the role

The Assistant Director of Athletics serves as an integral member of our vibrant, educational community. Working directly with students to teach, coach, engage, and inspire, the Assistant Director lives on campus, contributes to the lives of students and faculty, and gains invaluable experience in education, athletics, and leadership. Housing is included.

Responsibilities

• Athletics
  • Support the Director of Athletics in all facets of the program as needed and directed
  • Coach two athletic seasons
  • Serve as Acting Athletic Director when needed
  • Enter invoices for officials and entry fees into Expense Management
  • Assist with athletic scheduling as needed
  • Record attendance for early athletic dismissals in Blackbaud
  • Game management
• Dean of Students
  • Live in a dorm and serve as dorm supervisor
  • Lead a Mentor group of 5-8 students per semester
  • Support the Dean of Students Office to manage Student Activities including planning, leading, and facilitating weekend activities, transportation, trips and functions, student volunteers, scheduling, assigning chaperones, campus competitions, pep rallies, and events
  • Serve as the club advisor for Student Activities Club, organize club fairs, help students plan and lead co-curricular and extra-curricular activities as part of weekends, clubs, and events
  • Work with the Dean of Students Office and the Advancement Office to plan major on-campus student activities (Orientation, Homecoming Spirit Week, Homecoming Dance, Snowball Dance, Connection Weekends, Prom, etc.)
  • Support the Academic Office with Attendance initiatives when able
• Be fully engaged in the school's life and mission, in and out of the classroom, including taking meals in the dining hall, participating in Wayland Academy community events, and serving as a positive role model for students

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Experience leading, coaching, mentoring, supervising, or developing individuals in an educational, athletic, youth-serving, or professional setting (required)
• Master's Degree or other advanced degree (preferred)
• Experience (and/or desire) working at a residential school, college, or program camp, as a tutor or peer counselor, and/or as a teacher (preferred)

Skills

• Ability to engage students in and outside of the athletic realm, helping all students achieve their fullest potential
• Enthusiasm and dedication contributing to a healthy learning community, energetically supporting colleagues, sharing ideas and resources, and being there for others
• Accepting and supportive attitude that encourages diverse perspectives and productive risk-taking to challenge students to think and explore opportunities
• Compassion for students and colleagues, with a high level of cultural competency

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Assistant Director routinely supervises students in the athletic environment, dormitories, extracurricular activities, dining hall, classroom, and other campus community-related activities.

Work Environment

The work environment includes occasional outdoor conditions and moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Assistant Director is expected to reside on campus in a dorm to provide a safe and community-like residential experience for boarding students. Housing policies and expectations are clearly defined in the employee handbook.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Regular and timely physical attendance at all scheduled teaching, coaching, mentoring, and supervising events or duties is required

Travel

• Travel with and for students for academic, extracurricular, and residential life functions is a regular duty
• Occasional overnight and out-of-state travel for school-related business may be assigned
• Must have a valid driver’s license, three years of US driving experience upon hire, and maintain motor vehicle records standards as set forth by the employee handbook

Work Authorization

Employee must be authorized to work in the United States, provide identification documentation, a list of all states/countries of residence over the past seven years, and pass a comprehensive consumer background check prior to employment.

Other Duties

The Assistant Director of Athletics may have additional reasonable duties and responsibilities assigned by the Head of School to ensure the smooth functioning of Wayland Academy programs.