Asst Director Athletics

Assistant Athletics Director

The Assistant Athletics Director is a benefits eligible, full time, year round position at BIS Houston. Working closely with the Athletics Director, the role will support the continued growth and development of a successful Athletics programme, promoting a culture of high performance, inclusion and access to physical activity. The position will play a key role in strengthening the overall Athletics programme and ensuring a high quality experience for all student-athletes.

Overall Athletic Programme Leadership

• Promote a positive, inclusive and high performance athletic culture.
• Support the development of clear pathways from participation and development through to elite competition.
• Champion student leadership by working alongside the Board of Student-Athletes and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
• Help create an environment where both participation and high performance are equally valued and celebrated.
• Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, student welfare and compliance with the school’s policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• Ensure all aspects of the Athletic programme align with the school’s mission, values and educational priorities.
• Assist in coordinating multiple sports, seasons and competitive schedules across Middle and High School Athletics in GHAC and TAPPS conferences.
• Contribute to the smooth and effective delivery of the Elementary Junior Bulldogs programme.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with other schools, leagues, conferences and sporting partners.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school, including whole school events, educational trips and visits, and Nord Anglia collaborations.

Operational Expertise (Duties include but are not limited to the following)

• Home and away game day management, including athletic safety and supervision at Middle and High School athletic events.
• Support the coordination of coaching staff requirements and certifications, including TAPPS compliance, score reporting, rosters and student-athlete eligibility on TMS.
• Assist in the payment of entry/league/competitive fees and coach timesheets via Arbiter and Accounts Payable (AP).
• Manage quotes and purchase orders for equipment, uniforms and staff kit via BSN sports.
• Assist in coordinating team travel, logistics and transportation schedules.
• Manage the scheduling of officials and the athletic trainer.
• Work in collaboration with the Facilities team to ensure athletic areas are maintained and operated to a high standard, including reporting and tracking required repairs and upgrades.
• Liaise with the Rentals Lead to ensure there are no scheduling conflicts involving athletic facilities and spaces.
• Assist with communication to students, parents, staff and opponents, as well as Bulldog athletic teams through the school app.
• Contribute to Athletic marketing, including social media, newsletters and promotional materials highlighting student-athletes and athletic events.
• Assist with uniform and equipment inventory, including distribution and collection procedures, in liaison with coaching staff.
• Support the planning and organisation of the end of year Athletic awards celebration, athletic community events and sports trips and events throughout the academic calendar.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and optimism about the organisation and its mission.
• Contributes positively to a high performance culture and a commitment to continuous improvement within the team and department.
• Communicates confidently and effectively across a range of situations and with diverse audiences.
• Builds positive working relationships with staff across the whole school community.
• Thrives in a fast paced environment, responding positively to change and adapting effectively to evolving priorities.
• Highly organised, with the ability to plan effectively and consistently meet deadlines.
• Approaches challenges and setbacks with a positive, resilient attitude and demonstrates a willingness to learn from mistakes.
• Manages conflicting priorities to provide the delivery of required outcomes.
• Demonstrates an outstanding work ethic, a strong sense of initiative and a willingness to go above and beyond when required.
• Is reliable, responsible and accountable, taking genuine ownership of duties and commitments.
• Actively seeks and acts upon feedback from mentors, line managers and colleagues to support ongoing professional development.
• Is knowledgeable and passionate about coaching and teaching student-athletes across a wide range of ages and abilities.
• Demonstrates flexibility and availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays in support of school athletic contests, competitions and events, including overnight stays and residential trips where required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Employee discount

Selection Process

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.  We welcome applications from suitable persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, we reserve the right to make an appointment sooner to the right candidate and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.