The Nightingale-Bamford School seeks a full time associate director of athletics, to direct the Middle School athletics program (grades 5-8) for the 2023-2024 school year. This position’s primary focus will be the oversight and management of the Middle School athletics program and to assist the director of athletics and physical education in managing and overseeing various operational functions of the athletic program. This position reports to the Director of Athletics and Physical Education. This is a full time, 12 month, exempt position and will start on July 1, 2023.

The ideal candidate have exemplary collaborative skills, superior teamwork capacity, enthusiasm and love of athletics and belief in the important role they play in students’ lives.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):

• Responsible for directing and overseeing the middle school athletics program
• Scheduling practices and games
• Assisting the director of athletics and physical education in budgeting for uniforms, facility rentals and coaching, at the middle school level
• Creating a middle school athletics program handbook
• Coach a middle school and or upper school team(s)
• Onboarding new middle school coaches
• Evaluating and mentoring coaches; reviewing team splits
• Collaborating with middle school administrators to help expand athletics off the courts and fields in the middle school
• Acting as the athletic board coordinator of the middle school
• Working with members of the athletics department to ensure the efficient running of athletics operations including but not limited to:
  • Team transportation & student permissions
  • Athletics team registration process
  • Reviewing rosters for student athlete eligibility
  • Uniform and equipment inventory
• Managing, AAIS, & NYSAIS score reporting
• Serving as the site director for AAIS/NYSAIS tournament events
• Assisting with team spirit stores
• Participating in associate, grade level, division, and school-wide meetings as needed
• Getting involved in other responsibilities as assigned by director of athletics and physical education

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree
• Three or more years of related experience in athletics administration and a thorough understanding of athletic facilities and programs

• Experience in coaching a sport for middle and/or upper school aged athletes

• Excellent attention to detail, professional attitude, good judgment, a high level of integrity and a strong work ethic
• Flexibility and initiative combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment to achieve departmental and institutional goals.
• Must have excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Must be able to set priorities, run programs independently and display excellent judgment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively present ideas and concepts to groups of students, faculty members, or other members of the School community
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• A shared understanding of the mission of the School and a demonstrated commitment to the core principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Demonstrated cultural competence and an ability to understand, appreciate, and work with constituents across varied backgrounds and cultures
• Excellent attention to detail, professional attitude, good judgment, a high level of integrity and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ease in effectively prioritizing multiple competing tasks and demands

SALARY RANGE

$85,000 - $110,000 depending on experience

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume online at https://www.nightingale.org/careers.

ABOUT THE NIGHTINGALE-BAMFORD SCHOOL

Founded by two bold, visionary educators in 1920, The Nightingale-Bamford School’s mission is to inspire girls to go beyond barriers. Tied to this mission is a broader vision of students who are joyful learners who have the intellectual depth and courage to be critical thinkers, compassionate citizens, and agents of their own lives. Nightingale educates girls’ minds and hearts and, in so doing, infuses their lives with meaningful relationships, teaching them to value difference as a means of growth and empowering them to question the status quo with confidence, empathy, resilience, and reason.

Nightingale’s commitment to social justice and anti-racism requires that all community members engage actively and thoughtfully in work around diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds.

There are currently 669 students enrolled in the school. Average class size is 12, student to faculty ratio is 6:1. The school is located on the Upper East Side in Manhattan near many museums and Central Park. Students come from throughout New York City, Westchester, and New Jersey.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of the School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School’s employment practices and decisions adhere to the principles of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. This commitment to equal opportunity applies to and is reflected in all School activities, including, but not limited to, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, staffing, training, promotions, compensation practices, employee benefits, social programs, discipline, and termination of employment. The School maintains zero tolerance for violations of this policy and expects all employees to abide by and support this policy without reservation.

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