Athletic Director
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, Rabun Gap, GA, United States
Position Overview
The Athletic Director provides strategic leadership, oversight, and management of Rabun Gap‑Nacoochee School’s comprehensive K‑12 athletic program, which includes approximately 20 varsity sports and 7–10 middle school programs. As a member of the Operational Leadership Team, the Athletic Director plays a critical role in aligning athletics with the school’s mission, values, and commitment to student development.
This position is responsible for the overall administration of the athletic department, including program development, personnel supervision, budget management, scheduling, compliance, and student‑athlete experience. The Athletic Director works collaboratively across divisions and departments to ensure that athletics serve as an integral component of the Rabun Gap student experience, supporting character development, teamwork, and competitive excellence.
The Athletic Director also serves as the primary liaison to athletic associations, external partners, and the broader community, while supporting college placement pathways for student‑athletes and advancing the school’s visibility and reputation through athletics.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and vision for the K‑12 athletic program, aligning all offerings with the school’s mission, core competencies, and commitment to student development
Promote and uphold a culture of sportsmanship, integrity, and respect, ensuring that all athletic programs reflect the values and character of the Rabun Gap community
Supervise, support, and evaluate all coaches and athletic department staff, including hiring, onboarding, and professional growth, while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence
Oversee all aspects of athletic operations, including scheduling, transportation, event management, and game day logistics across middle and upper school programs
Manage the athletic department budget in full partnership with the Chief Financial Officer, including planning, tracking, purchasing, and reconciliation
Ensure compliance with all conference, league, and state athletic association rules, while serving as the primary liaison for scheduling, communication, and participation
Collaborate closely with division heads and academic leadership to support student-athlete balance, eligibility, and overall student success
Work in partnership with the Assistant Head of School for Student Life to ensure alignment in scheduling, supervision, and the overall student experience, particularly in balancing athletics within the broader residential and co-curricular program
Partner with the Creative Director of the Arts to support a collaborative and collegial approach to scheduling, facilities use, and the shared experience of student-athletes and student-artists
Support student-athlete development and college placement pathways through relationships with college programs, scouts, and recruitment networks
Collaborate with the Director of Facilities to support the scheduling, maintenance, and long-term planning of athletic spaces
Partner with the Advancement Office and Communications team to support athletic fundraising, community engagement, and the promotion of program achievements
Support afternoon, evening, and weekend athletic events as required
Perform other duties as assigned.
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This position is responsible for the overall administration of the athletic department, including program development, personnel supervision, budget management, scheduling, compliance, and student‑athlete experience. The Athletic Director works collaboratively across divisions and departments to ensure that athletics serve as an integral component of the Rabun Gap student experience, supporting character development, teamwork, and competitive excellence.
The Athletic Director also serves as the primary liaison to athletic associations, external partners, and the broader community, while supporting college placement pathways for student‑athletes and advancing the school’s visibility and reputation through athletics.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and vision for the K‑12 athletic program, aligning all offerings with the school’s mission, core competencies, and commitment to student development
Promote and uphold a culture of sportsmanship, integrity, and respect, ensuring that all athletic programs reflect the values and character of the Rabun Gap community
Supervise, support, and evaluate all coaches and athletic department staff, including hiring, onboarding, and professional growth, while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence
Oversee all aspects of athletic operations, including scheduling, transportation, event management, and game day logistics across middle and upper school programs
Manage the athletic department budget in full partnership with the Chief Financial Officer, including planning, tracking, purchasing, and reconciliation
Ensure compliance with all conference, league, and state athletic association rules, while serving as the primary liaison for scheduling, communication, and participation
Collaborate closely with division heads and academic leadership to support student-athlete balance, eligibility, and overall student success
Work in partnership with the Assistant Head of School for Student Life to ensure alignment in scheduling, supervision, and the overall student experience, particularly in balancing athletics within the broader residential and co-curricular program
Partner with the Creative Director of the Arts to support a collaborative and collegial approach to scheduling, facilities use, and the shared experience of student-athletes and student-artists
Support student-athlete development and college placement pathways through relationships with college programs, scouts, and recruitment networks
Collaborate with the Director of Facilities to support the scheduling, maintenance, and long-term planning of athletic spaces
Partner with the Advancement Office and Communications team to support athletic fundraising, community engagement, and the promotion of program achievements
Support afternoon, evening, and weekend athletic events as required
Perform other duties as assigned.
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