Athletic Director

The Athletics Director reports to the Head of School and is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the Veritas Academy Athletic Department. The Director of Athletics is responsible for overseeing the athletic program, as it serves as a vital extension of the schools mission to partner with parents in discipleship to cultivate genuine faith in Christ, godly virtue, and excellence in athletics. As a member of the Veritas Academy Administration team, the Athletics Directors leadership must reflect the will of the board and its intended mission for the school.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the assistant athletic director and other athletics staff members, delegating tasks as needed, ensuring effective contribution to the athletic program, and regularly evaluating performance.
• Oversee all aspects of team management, including registration, eligibility compliance, scheduling, and transportation logistics, with support from the assistant athletic director as delegated.
• Maintain a strong relationship with TAPPS, ensuring compliance with organizational requirements and administrative protocols, delegating specific tasks to the assistant athletic director as appropriate.
• Ensure the athletics department is coordinating the planning and execution of athletic events, including concessions, gate operations, scoring, referees, trainers, and volunteer coordination, with the assistant athletic director providing additional support as assigned.
• Develop and implement a meaningful and focused off-season program for rhetoric girls and boys, designed to build strength, agility, and overall athletic performance in alignment with Veritas Academy's athletic goals and values.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both one-on-one and in front of an audience.
• Ability to quickly establish rapport and work well with others.
• Demonstrated ability to make thoughtful decisions and to do so quickly when needed.
• Ability to spiritually lead others and demonstrate the fruits of the Spirit.
• Ability to quickly and efficiently find solutions to problems and diffuse difficult situations.
• Strong organizational skills even while multitasking.
• Proven ability to work with little supervisory direction.
• Have the ability to lead and mobilize coaches and students to work together to achieve a common goal.
• Exhibit attention to detail with administrative tasks.
• Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.