Assistant Director of Athletics

Kent Denver School

$64,000-$82,000 + benefits

United States, Colorado, Cherry Hills Village

Feb 09, 2025

DEPARTMENT:	Athletics
REPORTS TO:	Jeff Hollway
DIRECT REPORTS:	None
LEVEL:	Assistant Director
WORK HOURS:	Monday - Friday and Weekend Games, Evenings as needed
JOB CATEGORY	Full-time Instructional Support (Exempt)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Upper School athletics operations for the Girl's program
Work with all Girls Head Coaches to ensure all programs are staffed two seasons in advance Oversee each program: coaches season reminders, welcome letters, game schedules and confirmations Director of the Track and Field Program Point person for Community Days, winter coverage Oversee Referee schedules for the Upper School in girls' sports Coordinate dismissals with the Welcome Center Coordinate with competing schools about all aspects of game logistics
Inter-Campus Liaison
Upper School interscholastic athletics programs. Support and evaluate coaches for girl's sports Manage the rental calendar Manage the Athletic Facilities Google Calendars College Counseling Meet bi-weekly with the College Counseling office to support college recruitment Oversee the College Google Doc with all Head Coaches Admissions Meet Bi-weekly with Admissions to support athlete attraction Oversee the Attraction Doc with all Head Coaches Point Person for Admissions Open Houses Coordinate calls with prospective families and Athletics Director
Logistics & Compliance
Coordinate Coaching Compliance between CHSAA, KDS, Students Verify Compliance forms with CHSAA for student-athletes through the school's High School platform. Communicate with all coaching staff about game logistics Manage Years of Service for the Evaluation process
Coaching & Student Life
Advising a group of Upper School students Teaching a Wellness Class Coaching 2 seasons Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred
5+ years full-time experience working in athletics in schools or at the collegiate level, preferred
Involvement in professional organizations (local, regional and national) and meetings is expected
Strong interpersonal, writing, public speaking, and organizational skills.
A warm personality, positive energy, and a sincere desire to work closely with students
The ability to work deftly with diverse populations and personalities
An ability to see and celebrate the potential in every student and coach
Ability to function well in a dynamic school environment while maintaining a sense of humor
Strong computer and technological competence
An ability to manage one's own stress and practice self-care

Salary range:

$64,000-$82,000 + benefits

Start Date:

August 1, 2025

About Kent Denver School:

Kent Denver School is a college preparatory day school of 750+ students in grades 6-12 located on 200 acres in suburban Denver. Kent Denver has been recognized for our leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to fostering a culturally diverse faculty and student body and we are eager to consider applications from candidates who believe in the critical importance of diversity in the life of a school.

Kent Denver School Employment Policy:

Kent Denver School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, religion, transgender status (including gender identity or gender expression), sex (including pregnancy), gender, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, marriage to a coworker, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, veteran status (including Vietnam era veteran status), genetic information, military service, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our school makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. An applicant who does not meet the minimum qualifications of the position(s) for which the applicant applies will not be considered for employment.