Athletic Director (full-time or part-time)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and oversee all athletic programs that reflect the interests and needs of our student population;
• Actively contribute to and be a member of Excel Academy High School and Middle School teams;
• Report to the Dean of Culture, Head of School, or Dean of Operations, and proactively collaborate with the Dean Team in planning of inclusive student life/culture programming;
• Manage Excel’s athletic programming throughout the season, including scheduling and management of practices/games, equipment and uniform maintenance, coach recruitment, hiring, and supervision, athletic eligibility, etc.
• Manage Excel’s Athletics budget and grant requirements.
• Manage non-competitive athletic programming to support student development and physical activity before and/or after school;
• Serve as the high school site supervisor for games and competitions;
• Provide coverage during instructional and non-instructional time;
• Serve as a productive member of the Excel Academy community;
• and Do whatever it takes to ensure the mission of the school is upheld.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred;
• A minimum of two years of classroom or physical education teaching experience;
• A minimum of two years of experience coaching team sports;
• A commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model;
• A commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;
• Demonstrated thought-leadership and the ability/willingness to implement strategic programs that align with Excel Academy’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
• The ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment;
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work;
• An entrepreneurial spirit that reflects an openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in developing new ideas & programs.
• Can speak to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Preference will be given to applicants who also have experience in a public or charter school setting;
• Speak Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic fluently;