About the Role
Description
Established in 1972, Mount Vernon School serves over 1,250 students in Preschool through Grade 12 on our 40-acre Atlanta campus. Grounded in Christian values, Mount Vernon prepares all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. Mount Vernon School anchors the Mount Vernon Organization as a destination of inquiry, innovation, and impact. Through MVSO, the online division of our Upper School, and MV Ventures, our research and educational consultancy, our organization is living its mission to design a better world by providing unique and differentiated value for all community members now and into the future.
The Program
OUR ATHLETICS PURPOSE: MISSION STATEMENT
We are a relationship-driven athletic program empowering students to grow and excel through preparation, practice, and performance.
OUR ATHLETICS COMMITMENT: VALUES STATEMENT
We commit to cultivating an athletic community built on a team-first culture and sustained through empathy, respect, integrity, resilience, excellence, and fun.
OUR ATHLETICS APPROACH: COACHING & TRAINING PROGRAM
We design competitive programs led by growing, masterful, and passionate coaches who are focused on the skill development, health & well-being, and leadership growth of all student athletes.
The Team
Relationships are foundational for our athletic teams just as they are in the classroom at Mount Vernon. By prioritizing the connections built between coaches and our student-athletes, we create an environment of support, encouragement, and accountability that allows our students to achieve their athletic goals beyond what they ever imagined for themselves. More than 80% of our Upper and Middle School students participate in athletics. Participating in sports plays a positive role in supporting youth development, leading to improved academic achievement and stronger social and emotional well-being. The Athletic Team works collaboratively to deliver a high-quality experience for students and parents that lives into their team-first culture.
The Role
The Assistant Athletic Director of Operations is a key leadership position responsible for the logistical coordination, operational execution, communication systems, scheduling, transportation, and game-day management of athletics operations at The Mount Vernon School. This individual ensures a first-class athletic experience for student-athletes, coaches, families, faculty, and visiting teams through exceptional organization, proactive communication, operational leadership, and collaborative problem-solving. This role serves as the operational backbone of the athletic department and works collaboratively with coaches, athletic staff, facilities, transportation providers, school leadership, and community stakeholders to ensure excellence across all athletic programs. This role requires a highly energetic, organized, relationship-driven leader who embraces a team-first mentality and is willing to support all areas of the athletic department whenever needed.
Responsibilities
Operations and Scheduling
Coordinate and maintain all athletic schedules, including contests, practices, transportation schedules, and special eventsEnter all practice, game, and event information into school calendars, team schedules, and all communication platforms necessary to ensure flawless department communicationEnsure proper communication with all school departments and leaders regarding schedule changes, transportation adjustments, and game or practice changesConfirm all team transportation needs for athletic events and practicesCoordinate early release requests in accordance with Athletic Department policy and ensure clear communication with parents, students, faculty, coaches, and all necessary stakeholdersWork closely with coaches, facilities personnel, and athletic department staff to ensure proper setup, staffing, supervision, and breakdown for all athletic eventsServe as a primary point of contact for game-day logistics and operational communicationCoordinate officials, vendors, transportation providers, and visiting schoolsAssist with equipment management, facility scheduling, and operational planningSupport postseason hosting responsibilities and special athletic events
Collaboration and Communication
Connect daily with the Middle School Athletic Director to ensure field and facility space is appropriately designated for each teamMeet daily with the Middle School Athletic Director to ensure referees are confirmed for all contests, transportation needs have been met, and all operational details have been clearly communicated to faculty, coaches, parents, students, transportation providers, and other stakeholdersMaintain consistent and proactive communication across all athletic programs and divisionsWork collaboratively with all athletic department staff to support a unified and highly functional athletics operationProvide visible leadership presence during practices, games, and special events
Coaching and Department Leadership
Serve in an Athletic coaching role (various opportunities at all levels)Model professionalism, leadership, collaboration, and commitment to Mount Vernon AthleticsBe a team player, willing to pitch in and help however needed to ensure a first-class athletic experience for parents, students, faculty, coaches, and the Mount Vernon communitySupport department initiatives, strategic planning, and special projectsPerform many other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and athletic department leadership
Core Competencies
Culturally proficient & equity literateA track record of giving high-quality, responsive feedback and communicationUnderstands & contributes to School culture, mission/purposeBuilds relationships & culture through effective communication and collaborationAbility to design moments and empower teamsEffective at coaching and developing talentPossesses an ethic of excellence, quality, accuracy, and professionalismProficiency with athletic scheduling systems, Google Workspace, and digital communication platforms
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in athletics, education, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)Energetic, positive, solution-oriented mindsetCommitment to building a premier student-athlete experienceExperience in athletic administration, operations, coaching, or event management (preferred)Strong understanding of GHSA rules and procedures (preferred)
Start Date | July 2026
This job description is intended to describe the basic elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the School’s discretion.
The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.