Barrie School is seeking a Director who will collaborate with administrators, faculty, students, their families, and the community, to oversee and provide campus-wide guidance in the areas of:  Health, as a part of the educational curriculum taught from K-12th grade; Wellness, as it pertains to the physical, social, and emotional well-being of all individuals within the school community; and Athletics, which includes the administration of all organized recreational and interscholastic sporting activities across the whole campus. This is a 12 month position.

Requirements

• A university Bachelor’s degree, majoring in one or more areas of: physical education, health, or athletic administration

• A Bachelor’s degree in education

• TWO years of experience as an athletic director

• THREE years of experience as a classroom teacher

• Experience managing financial budgets for an organization

• Certification as an athletic administrator by the NIAA

Experience: 6-7 Years                                                                                  Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree

Health Curriculum

• Establish a K-12 curriculum framework for Physical Education, Health, and Wellness.

• Plan and teach Health courses to students in grades 6, 8, and 10.

• Expand knowledge of best practices for curricula through professional development and associations (American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance – AAHPERD, National Outdoor Leadership School - NOLS).

• Continue to evaluate and revise written overview of school wide approach to health and wellness, for website and marketing.

• Support other groups on campus that promote the areas of athletics, health, and wellness.

• Support PE staff with professional development activities.

Athletics and Recreation

• Monitor and maintain soccer field operations.

• Oversee the operation of the gym and fitness center facilities and equipment for safe and effective use by athletes.

• Plan and deliver athletics programs and prep elective courses, in consideration of: available facilities, resources, season, student numbers, interest, and the school’s mission

• Reassess all athletic programs on an annual basis. Make recommendations for improvement to the head of Barrie Prep.

• Expand knowledge of best practices for the administration of athletics and recreation through professional development and associations (Maryland State Athletic Directors Association - MSADA, National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association – NIAAA).

• Support Barrie’s Equestrian Director and expand knowledge of equestrian program.

• Manage and organize the athletic team, officiating, and transportation schedules for interscholastic play throughout the year.

• Liaise with the league commissioner on game scores/standings, competitive issues, and league rulings; submit official team rosters; attend annual fall meeting.

• Plan, administer, and support special athletic events (cross-country meets; senior nights; pep rallies; athletic awards; field day; team photo days; faculty vs. student games; soccer, volleyball, and basketball league all-star games).

• Review team structures and league participation with overview report available to Administration team and Board.  

• Conduct searches for coaching staff according to needs.

• Complete evaluations of coaches’ performances and provide feedback.  

• Support coaches to be fully engaged in the Barrie community. Celebrate their efforts personally and publicly.

• Support coaching staff with professional development opportunities (coaching principles, athletic training, first aid, safety).

• Manage rentals of Jamie L. Athletics Gym, Strauss Gym, and Soccer field

Campus Health and Safety

• Monitor and supervise teams and spectators at athletic events.

• Work in conjunction with the school nurse and “emergency response team” to evaluate and support health-related school practices.

• Incorporate and facilitate knowledge of Risk Management in all aspects of Physical Education and Athletics, including but not limited to, safe facilities, gender equity, and sexual harassment in workplace.

• Maintain program for pre-concussion screening among all new students each fall season, in conjunction with the Children’s National Medical Center, in Rockville.

• Promote direct talk about healthy eating, risks of drug and alcohol abuse, mindfulness, meditation, anti- bullying, and other related topics by coaches and staff.

Finance and Management

• Work with chief finance officer on revenue income for facility rentals.

• Review and manage the physical education and athletic budget and recommend new structures where appropriate.

• Monitor and maintain inventory for athletics programs and the condition of facilities.

• Explore creative uses of resources, including both current physical and natural assets on campus.

• Promote and run the creation of auxiliary programs making use of campus facilities.

• Direct, facilitate, evaluate and improve upon the existing rental opportunities, keeping the mission of Barrie in mind and supporting the goals of our admissions department.

Community and Outreach

• Update athletic events and facility use in Barrie’s main calendar.

• Maintain weekly communications to the school community regarding upcoming events.

• Continue to discuss and develop our philosophy of health and wellness in our community.

• Mediate the resolution of problems, issues, and concerns that may arise among coaches, faculty, student-athletes, and their families.

• Liaise regularly with the Barrie Community Association to help communicate and discuss important athletic and health issues.

• Establish a Mustang Booster Club to create informed athletic policies and support athletics operations.

• Obtain volunteers to help at athletic events, as: clock operators; score keepers; equipment set-up and maintenance crew; race marshals; line judges; concession stand vendors; mascot cheerleader.

• Foster overall school spirit, and promote participation in events and pep rallies.

• Participate in community events on and off campus, and foster new relationships with community members.

• Identify and investigate local schools, institutions, organizations, and facilities, for relationships and opportunities in physical education, and health programs.

• Advocate for faculty and staff wishing to begin personal physical fitness, athletic, recreational, or mindfulness programs. Be a model for mindfulness and healthy living for the Barrie community.