Athletic Director

Athletic Director Notre Dame High School is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and mission-driven Athletic Director to oversee and lead its comprehensive athletics program. The Athletic Director will be responsible for the administration, development, and strategic direction of all interscholastic athletic programs in alignment with the schools Mercy Core Values. Key Responsibilities: Program Administration Provide vision, leadership, and direction for all varsity, junior varsity, and freshman athletic programs Hire, supervise, evaluate, and mentor all head and assistant coaches Develop and manage the departmental budget, ensuring responsible fiscal stewardship Coordinate and schedule all home and away athletic games, practices, and facility usage Oversee and manage athletic facilities, equipment inventory, and maintenance needs Compliance & Eligibility Ensure full compliance with Diocesan, State, MCTA, and NJSIAA rules and regulations for all sports programs Monitor and certify student-athlete eligibility in coordination with the Registrar and academic staff Maintain accurate records for all athletes, coaches, and programs as required by state and local policy Student-Athlete Development Foster a culture of academic excellence, character development, and sportsmanship among all student-athletes Champion student-athlete wellness, mental health awareness, and injury prevention initiatives Oversee sports award programs, Hall of Fame nominations, and post-season recognition Events Community & Communication Serve as a positive ambassador for Notre Dame athletics to students, parents, alumni, and the broader community Communicate proactively with parents, coaches, and administration regarding program updates and issues Safety & Risk Management Develop and enforce concussion protocols, emergency action plans, and athlete safety procedures Ensure all coaches maintain current first aid, CPR, and applicable coaching certifications Coordinate with school nurse and athletic trainers to provide appropriate medical oversight Qualifications: Applicant must have successful coaching experience on the high school or collegiate levels, hold a Master's Degree and a School Administrator Certificate. Preferably someone with 5 years proven experience as an athletic director, supervisor, or school administrator with relevant experience. Benefits: Robust medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, flex spending account, 403b matching retirement plan, supplemental insurances including voluntary life, hospital insurance, wellness benefit, critical illness, additional life insurance and short-term disability coverage, financial support for graduate study, employee assistance program, Mercer County NJ teachers federal credit union, tuition reduction for faculty/staff children who attend ND High School, among others. #J-18808-Ljbffr