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Watkinson School, offering inventive teaching and learning to Hartford and surrounding communities since 1881, seeks an energetic and qualified individual to be its Assistant Athletic Director. This is a 10-month position beginning immediately with a salary range of $50,000-$57,000.

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Athletic Director supports the day-to-day operations of Watkinson’s athletics program, helping ensure that practices, games, events, transportation, communications, and student-athlete celebrations run smoothly.

Responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate seasonal athletic schedules, including games, practices, officials, transportation, facilities, and game-day staffing.
  • Maintain athletics schedules, records, department planning tools, and website information.
  • Coordinate transportation needs and support the school’s van driver program.
  • Manage athletic uniforms, equipment, storage areas, and related inventory.
  • Support game-day and special event operations, including facility setup and logistics.
  • Manage athletics communications and social media, including schedules, scores, student-athlete recognition, and postseason announcements.
  • Support athletics technology, including livestreaming, video platforms, and the athletics website.
  • Coordinate photography and media needs for teams, senior athletes, and special events.
  • Organize student-athlete recognition programs, including Athlete of the Week, senior celebrations, awards, and end-of-season events.
  • Track departmental spending and assist with athletics purchasing and vendor coordination.
  • Collaborate closely with coaches, the Athletics Department, Business Office, Communications, Facilities, transportation providers, and other school departments.
  • Provide coaching coverage or support for athletic teams as needed throughout the school year. 

Qualifications & Skills

  • Diverse administrative experience supporting athletic operations.
  • Successful coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level.
  • Excellent organizational, collaborative, and communication skills.
  • Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
  • Proficiency with administrative and communication technology, including Google Workspace, social media management, and website platforms (e.g., WordPress).
  • Ability to work effectively within an open, affirming, and diverse community.
  • Flexibility to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends during peak athletic seasons.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in Sports Management, Physical Education, or a related field.
  • Experience leading youth sports programs, mentoring student-athletes, and overseeing day-to-day athletic operations. 
  • Current school van driving license with CT “A” Endorsement (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Watkinson is an equal opportunity employer and an open and affirming community. We seek candidates of diverse backgrounds. This 10-month position begins immediately. Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation to athleticsposition@watkinson.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Watkinson is committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is and will continue to be the policy of the school that all persons shall have equal employment and advancement opportunities based on merit, qualifications, demonstrated skills and abilities. Employment practices and decisions will be made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic or status which cannot lawfully be considered under local, state, or federal law as a basis for employment-related decisions. Watkinson expects all employees to act in accordance with these principles and to reflect their spirit in all relationships with each other and with customers, with vendors and with other business associates or contacts. This policy applies to every aspect of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, screening, application, hiring, training, assignment, development, evaluation, promotion, transfer, rates of pay, benefits, discipline, termination and layoff.

Further, it is Watkinson’s policy that all vendors, suppliers, contractors and others doing business with the school adhere to these principles. Any employee who feels that he or she has not been treated in accordance with the policies and principles stated herein may bring the matter to the attention of his/her immediate supervisor, the Director of Finance or the Head of School.

Watkinson is committed to the employment of qualified individuals with a disability who with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job the individual seeks, wants to hold or holds. Employees with a disability who need or believe they need a reasonable accommodation are encouraged to review the matter with the Director of Finance. Supervisors and managers may be informed regarding necessary restrictions on the work or duties of the employee and reasonable accommodations to be made.