Athletic Director

Position: Athletic Director Location: Jupiter, FL Job Id: 389 # of Openings: 1 Job Summary Founded in 1963, Jupiter Christian School is committed to excellence in teaching the mind, reaching the heart, and inspiring servant leaders to impact the world for Jesus Christ. Jupiter Christian School distinctively educates students in a Nurturing Community to Excel in life and Engage the world. As the Athletic Director, you serve as the senior leader of Jupiter Christian School’s athletic program for grades 2–12 and are responsible for the vision, strategy, management, and spiritual leadership of all athletic operations. This role carries full departmental ownership, including staffing, budgeting, compliance, scheduling, facilities, transportation, communication, and athletic culture. As a spiritually mature, mission‑aligned leader, you will model Christ‑centered character and excellence, serving as a Christian role model in accordance with Scripture (I Timothy 4:12; Luke 6:40) and the Conditions of Employment outlined in the JCS faculty contract. Position Details Position Type: Full‑Time, Salary, Year‑Round Reporting Structure: Head of Athletics Supervisory Responsibility: All athletic coaches, athletic staff, and game‑day personnel Essential Responsibilities Athletic Leadership & Program Direction: Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for all athletic programs. Develop a Christ‑centered athletic culture emphasizing discipleship, integrity, leadership development, and sportsmanship. Directly supervise, mentor, evaluate, and develop all coaches and athletic staff. Oversee the Strength and Conditioning room and athletic performance initiatives. Game & Event Operations: Direct all home athletic events, serving as the lead administrator on site. Ensure events are safe, organized, compliant, and reflect positively on JCS. Oversee game operations including ticketing and cash handling, announcements and clock operations, staffing, security, and crowd management, official assignments and payment processing. Respond to and manage emergencies, conflicts, or issues during events. Scheduling & Athletic Coordination: Establish and manage all athletic schedules for practices, contests, and facilities. Coordinate competitions with other schools and athletic conferences. Manage cancellations, rescheduling, and communication of schedule changes. Publish and maintain weekly athletic schedules and event grids. Compliance & Eligibility Oversight: Serve as the primary compliance officer for all athletic programs. Ensure full compliance with FHSAA regulations, SSAC requirements, school and conference policies. Maintain eligibility records for all student‑athletes. Educate coaches, athletes, and families on rules and expectations. Facilities, Equipment & Inventory Management: Direct all ordering, distribution, and collection of athletic equipment and uniforms. Maintain complete inventory records for all athletic gear and supplies. Coordinate use of fields, courts, locker rooms, and off‑campus facilities. Collaborate with the facilities team on maintenance schedules and upgrades. Transportation & Team Logistics: Oversee and coordinate transportation for all teams. Arrange buses, vans, drivers, and travel logistics. Communicate transportation details clearly with coaches and drivers. Ensure student safety and punctuality for all athletic travel. Communication: Serve as the primary liaison between athletics, parents, administration, and student services. Communicate early dismissals and scheduling impacts to appropriate departments. Oversee and maintain athletic website content, announcements and newsletters, social media platforms. Develop and maintain community partnerships that support the athletic program. Work alongside advancement on athletic branding and school spirit initiatives. Budget & Financial Oversight: Develop, manage, and monitor the athletic department budget. Track expenses, invoices, reimbursements, and coach stipends. Monitor team spending and ensure fiscal responsibility. Approve purchases and oversee vendor relationships. Staffing, Hiring & Coach Development: Lead the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of all coaches and support staff. Provide ongoing supervision, evaluation, and professional development. Set expectations for coach conduct, performance, and spiritual leadership. Promote leadership development opportunities for staff. Athletic Events & Special Programs: Direct all major athletic events, including banquets, senior nights, college signings and scholarship recognition. Oversee athletic awards programs and Letter Winners Club. Partner with the Eagle Fan Club to build school spirit and community engagement. Qualifications Spiritual Clear testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ. Active membership and involvement in a local church. Alignment with the JCS Statement of Faith and mission. Education Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year institution (required). Master’s degree in Athletic Administration, Sports Management, Coaching, Educational Leadership, or related field (preferred). C.A.A. or C.M.A.A. certification (preferred). Experience Demonstrated leadership experience in high school or collegiate athletic administration. Program leadership, event management, and staff supervision. Budget management and operational oversight. Strong communication, organization, and conflict‑resolution skills. Coaching experience strongly preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr