Athletic Director | St. Josephs Preparatory School

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, POSITION TITLE: ATHLETIC DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT: ATHLETICS FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT REPORTS TO: PRESIDENT ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY: St. Joseph’s Preparatory School is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment. Our hope is that our students, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability, see themselves in who we hire and value. We stay true to our Jesuit mission and the city of Philadelphia by fostering a community where no one is on the margins and everyone knows they are loved, guided, and never alone. St. Joseph’s Preparatory is a Catholic, Jesuit, independent four-year college preparatory school located on the northern edge of Center City Philadelphia. Founded in 1851, this highly selective school serves nearly 1,000 young men. Our goal is to help our students become men for and with others. The Prep develops men of intellectual distinction, faith, and integrity who are loving, open to growth, and committed to social justice and community service. POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the President, the Athletic Director sits on the President’s Leadership Team and is responsible for the development, management, coordination, and supervision of a competitive interscholastic athletics program with more than 100 coaches and approximately 750 student-athletes. The Athletic Director leads a team dedicated to operations, compliance, and sports medicine. The Athletic Director provides strategic leadership for an athletic program that advances the Catholic and Ignatian identity of St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, supports the holistic development of student-athletes, and aligns with the School’s mission and identified institutional priorities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: MISSION, VISION AND JESUIT IDENTITY Maintain an athletic program deeply committed to stewardship of the Prep’s Jesuit mission, Catholic identity, and core values. Provide visionary leadership and strategic planning to maximize athletic resources, facilities, and personnel while promoting competitive excellence, program growth, and alignment with the Prep’s institutional priorities. Center the athletic program around our Ignatian way of proceeding, intentionally developing coaches and student-athletes who embody the Graduate at Graduation profile both on and off the field. Foster an inclusive environment that promotes holistic care (cura personalis) of each student-athlete. INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATION & ADVANCEMENT Ensure the athletic program supports and aligns with institutional priorities, including Enrollment Management, Advancement, Finance, Academics, and Student Success. Partner with the President’s leadership team on enrollment and advancement initiatives, community building, and institutional opportunities and risk management. Partner with Marketing and Communications to promote athletics in alignment with broader institutional goals. Communicate consistently with the broader Prep community, including current parents, alumni, and parents of alumni, to encourage engagement and support. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT & COMPLIANCE Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate coaching and athletic staff in accordance with St. Joseph’s Prep expectations. Manage and train staff to ensure compliance with PIAA and PCL rules and SafeSport guidelines and maintain a safe, respectful environment. Partner with Human Resources to ensure all staff clearances, background checks, and mandatory training requirements are completed, current, and documented. Establish a consistent coaching philosophy grounded in the Prep’s mission and values, and provide ongoing professional development, feedback, and evaluation for coaches and athletic staff. OPERATIONS, FINANCE AND LOGISTICS Forecast the financial needs of the Athletic Department and responsibly administer the approved annual operating budget. Coordinate with school stakeholders to develop, manage, and communicate a comprehensive master athletic calendar. Partner with the Facilities Department on the scheduling, maintenance, security, equitable use, and long-term planning of athletic facilities, fields, equipment, and resources. Oversee safe game-day operations, event management, transportation logistics, and spectator sportsmanship protocols in alignment with Prep expectations and PIAA/PCL policies. STUDENT-ATHLETE HEALTH, SAFETY AND ELIGIBILITY Collaborate with academic administration to support student health, academic success, and overall well-being. Support and collaborate with the Director of Student Success, coaches, student-athletes, and families in the college recruiting process. Partner with Sports Medicine in implementing and enforcing health and safety protocols, including concussion management, heat acclimatization, and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for all athletic venues. Champion the holistic development of student-athletes, balancing athletic excellence with academic achievement, character formation, leadership, wellness, and belonging. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree from an accredited university is preferred. Successful professional experience in the administration of an intercollegiate or high-performing secondary athletic program. Commitment to excellence and the ability to work effectively with many different constituencies. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the Prep organization. Demonstrated ability to effectively oversee multiple priorities, functions, and activities. Demonstrated ability to manage an irregular work schedule that includes nights, weekends, and travel. Knowledge of NCAA and NIL landscapes are favorable MANDATORY EMPLOYMENT CLEARANCES Employment is contingent upon the timely production of the following valid clearances as required by PA law: PA State Police Criminal Record Check (Act 34) PA Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151) FBI Fingerprint Background Check (Act 114): Must be processed through the PA Department of Education (PDE). Mandated Reporter Training (Act 126): Evidence of completed child abuse recognition and reporting training. Act 168 Disclosure Forms: Completion of sexual misconduct/abuse disclosure forms for all previous employers where the candidate had direct contact with children.