Athletic Director (26-27 SY)

About Freire Schools

Established in 1999, Freire Schools ( is a network of four charter schools across Philadelphia and Delaware whose mission is to prepare students from historically underserved communities for success in college and beyond. We're distinguished by our belief in every student who walks through our doors, our strong code of conduct and commitment to peace that ensures a safe environment for all, our sense of family throughout our community, and our joyous and engaged classrooms that focus on academic achievement. As evidence of our impact, in 2023 Stanford's Center for Research on Education Outcomes ranked Freire Schools in the top 15 in the country for academic gains out of 368 charter networks nationwide.

About the team

Freire Charter High School is actively interviewing for a staff member to serve as a full time dean and athletic director. For this position, you'll be working at Freire Charter High School in Center City, Philadelphia. Philadelphia Magazine recently named Freire Charter High School (#18) among the top high schools in Philadelphia. While we're proud of our accomplishments, we're not bound by tradition-if something isn't working, we take a proactive, solutions-oriented approach. Since Freire's founding in 1999, our network has achieved strong outcomes for students through a rigorous college-preparatory program and a deep commitment to peace, within our walls and beyond.

Freire Charter High School (9-12): 2027 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

What you'll do

As a member of our culture team, you'll foster a positive and inclusive school environment by implementing strategies to support student behavior, promote social-emotional learning, and foster a sense of belonging and respect among all members of the school community. As the Athletic Director, you'll develop and execute a comprehensive athletic program that aligns with the school's mission and values.
Responsibilities

Athletic Director

• Coordinate and manage all logistics related to practices, games, and tournaments, including transportation and facility usage.
• Collaborate with school administration, teachers, and parents to ensure that student-athletes maintain academic success while participating in sports.
• Implement and enforce policies and procedures related to athletic eligibility, behavior, and safety.
• Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and the broader community to enhance support for the athletic program.
• Oversee budgetary considerations for the athletic department and make fiscally responsible decisions.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among student-athletes, coaches, and spectators.

Dean of Culture

• Work with school leadership and culture team to foster a positive school culture that supports the academic and social-emotional success of each student.
• Maintain safety and order and build relationships with students by being accessible and visible in hallways, classrooms, arrival/dismissal, lunch periods, and after school programs.
• Facilitate restorative conversations between members of the school community and de-escalate students crisis situations.
• Openly and regularly communicate with staff and parents/guardians regarding student behavior
• Maintain student databases with climate/discipline information.

Who you are

You possess an unwavering belief that our students are capable of success, and you both exude and cultivate our values of equity, love, critical thinking, and diversity.
We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply.
Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in athletic administration, coaching, or related roles.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire coaches and student-athletes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing high school athletics.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the athletic program.
• Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required by the athletic schedule.

Pay and benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications. Our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and more. Pennsylvania employees are enrolled in Freire's 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 5% contribution from Freire.

Freire Schools is committed to maintaining a workplace environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and discriminatory harassment, in service of the policy goal to provide all persons equal access to all categories of employment regardless of a person's actual or perceived race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic background, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, disability, veteran/military status, or any other category protected by state or federal law.