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Applying for Position:
Athletic Director

This opening calls for specific administration qualifications set by the school.

CalWest’s client school in the Greater San Francisco Area is seeking an Athletics Director to begin July 1, 2025.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
  • 5–7 years of experience in sports management, sports information, or business management
  • Experience managing sports facilities or complexes
  • Coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level preferred
  • Strong knowledge of high school athletics and best practices for building and sustaining successful, competitive programs

Responsibilities

  • Integrates the athletics program into the overall student experience, supporting students' academic, social, and emotional growth in alignment with school's mission.
  • Builds long-term relationships with students by addressing concerns collaboratively, offering guidance, and recommending supportive strategies.
  • Cultivates a growth mindset throughout the athletics program and broader school life.
  • Commits to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
  • Promotes an equitable and inclusive environment that supports growth for all members of the school community.
  • Maintains strict confidentiality in all student health and safety matters.
  • Responds to communication in a timely and effective manner.
  • Fully assumes leadership responsibilities for assigned areas.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

CalWest and our partner schools are unable to respond to all applicants.

Candidates may be submitted to multiple positions during their time with CalWest. Also, candidates may not be chosen to move forward in the search they initially expressed interest in pursuing.

Our client schools make the final decisions.

Deciding to Apply

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If you have questions about the qualifications to apply, please contact us at mysearch@calwesteducators.com.