Overview
Director of Athletics Jobs in Township of Lawrence, NJ at Notre Dame High School
Title: Athletic Director
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Head of School
Classification: Exempt/ 12 months Full-time
Notre Dame High School, a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Trenton, is a dynamic, diverse Catholic community dedicated to educating young women and men to realize their full potential through a faith-filled environment, a challenging college-preparatory program, extensive co-curricular activities and a commitment to citizenship and service in the community.
Position Overview:
Notre Dame High School is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and mission-driven Athletic Director to oversee and lead its comprehensive athletics program. The Athletic Director will be responsible for the administration, development, and strategic direction of all interscholastic athletic programs in alignment with the school/s Mercy Core Values.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Administration
- Provide vision, leadership, and direction for all varsity, junior varsity, and freshman athletic programs
- Hire, supervise, evaluate, and mentor all head and assistant coaches
- Develop and manage the departmental budget, ensuring responsible fiscal stewardship
- Coordinate and schedule all home and away athletic games, practices, and facility usage
- Oversee and manage athletic facilities, equipment inventory, and maintenance needs
Compliance & Eligibility
- Ensure full compliance with Diocesan, State, MCTA, and NJSIAA rules and regulations for all sports programs
- Monitor and certify student-athlete eligibility in coordination with the Registrar and academic staff
- Maintain accurate records for all athletes, coaches, and programs as required by state and local policy
Student-Athlete Development
- Foster a culture of academic excellence, character development, and sportsmanship among all student-athletes
- Champion student-athlete wellness, mental health awareness, and injury prevention initiatives
- Oversee sports award programs, Hall of Fame nominations, and post-season recognition
Events
Community & Communication
- Serve as a positive ambassador for Notre Dame athletics to students, parents, alumni, and the broader community
- Communicate proactively with parents, coaches, and administration regarding program updates and issues
Safety & Risk Management
- Develop and enforce concussion protocols, emergency action plans, and athlete safety procedures
- Ensure all coaches maintain current first aid, CPR, and applicable coaching certifications
- Coordinate with school nurse and athletic trainers to provide appropriate medical oversight
Qualifications: Applicant must have successful coaching experience on the high school or collegiate levels, hold a Master’s Degree and a School Administrator Certificate. Preferably someone with 5 years proven experience as an athletic director, supervisor, or school administrator with relevant experience.
Benefits: Medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, flex spending account, 403b matching retirement plan, supplemental insurances including voluntary life, hospital insurance, wellness benefit, critical illness, additional life insurance and short-term disability coverage, financial support for graduate study, employee assistance program, Mercer County NJ teachers federal credit union, tuition reduction for faculty/staff children who attend ND High School, among others.
See our website for more information: https://www.ndnj.org/
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, a cover letter outlining their qualifications and vision for the role, and at least three professional references to [email protected].
Other:
A background and fingerprint report will be conducted and submitted to State authorities as required by law for all personnel working within a school environment. Must be willing to undergo Catholic Diocese VIRTUS certification.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Notre Dame High School affirms and supports equality of opportunity and treatment for all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, disability, national origin, religion or other classifications protected by law (i.e. atypical heredity cellular or blood trait status, marital status, etc.). However, the diocese reserves the right to favor qualified employees who are Catholic and to require that all employees comply with Catholic moral teachings.
Pay: $95,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Director of Athletics
Company: Notre Dame High School
Location: Township of Lawrence, NJ
