Job Description

Position Description

Burke’s seeks an Assistant to the Athletic Director to help support our robust Upper School athletics program by collaborating closely with the Athletic Director. Responsibilities for the school year fall from August to May.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Assisting Athletic Director
• Collaborate with Athletic Director to review league schedules and calendars to create game schedules for each team
• Take over primary responsibilities of the Athletic Director when out for professional development or other reasons
• Coach one team per season (three seasons in a school year); we offer volleyball, basketball, and soccer
• Assist in coordinating needs of teams and team practices:
• Distribution of uniforms
• Set up for practices such as putting up or taking down volleyball nets
• Help supervise morning practices
• Communication:
• Organize communication for parents/guardians of student athletes so they are aware of practice and game schedules as well as carpool needs
• Use the schools LMS system to input information into the calendar
• Support the organization of parent carpools to get players to away games and competitions

Below are the personal and professional qualities that we believe are important for the success of the person in this role. Unless specifically noted as a prerequisite for the role, these qualifications and skills are preferred. We know many candidates bring a full complement of experience, skills, and ideas, even if they don’t check every box of a job description. If you meet many of our criteria, please don’t hesitate to apply. Every application gets serious consideration, including those with skill sets that we may not have included here. We welcome all applicants who will bring a unique perspective and personal characteristics to our amazing team.

• Some college
• Experience in education, preferably at middle-school level
• Experience in coaching a team sport preferred; interest in learning required
• Commitment to:
• equitable and anti-racist teaching practices
• modeling lifelong learning
• Understanding of, and appreciation for the social-emotional development of adolescent girls
• Excellent communication skills with students, families, and colleagues
• Flexible
• Creative
• Possess a growth mindset and openness to feedback

Compensation

Burke’s offers competitive compensation. This role is 12 - 15 hours/week at an hourly rate of $36/hour. Benefits are not provided. More information about the school can be found on the website at

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Burke’s is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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