Director of Athletics

About St. Mark’s
Founded in 1906, St. Mark’s School of Texas is a non-sectarian, college-preparatory, independent day school for boys in grades one through twelve. The School’s charter states that it is “designed to afford its students well-rounded physical, intellectual, moral, and religious training and instruction.” The School is intended to be a diverse community of teachers and students who share a love of learning and strive for high achievement in whatever they undertake.
St. Mark’s aims to prepare young men to assume leadership and responsibility in a competitive and changing world. To this end, the School professes and upholds certain values. These values include the discipline of postponing immediate gratification in the interests of earning eventual, hard-won satisfaction; the responsibility of defending one’s own ideas, of respecting the views of others, and of accepting the consequences for one’s own actions; and an appreciation for the lively connection between knowledge and responsibility and the obligation to serve.

Position DescriptionTo maintain the security and safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors to campus. Patrol campus and maintain the security of buildings and grounds. Qualified candidates should visit our website to complete an online application, including a letter of interest and resume.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the Senior Administrative Team
• Oversee and lead 45 teams in 16 sports 
• Supervise, evaluate, and coordinate coaches in Middle and Upper School
• Oversee staffing for all athletic teams 
• Attend athletic contests both locally and regionally to represent the School as a member of the Southwest Preparatory Conference
• In partnership with the Associate Athletic Director, oversee the athletic scheduling within the parameters of the School’s mission and the governing rules of the SPC
• Effectively plan and manage the yearly athletic budget
• Effectively manage athletic facility use and upkeep

Experience/Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience in athletic administration 
• Teaching and coaching experience in k-12 and / or college
• A steady temperament, effective communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, good nature
• Effective listener who makes decisions consistent with the School’s mission
• Ability to work cooperatively across academic and extracurricular areas of the School
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing 
• Enthusiastic supporter of all sports and the kids who play them
• Knowledgeable about a variety of sports and their individual characteristics
• Flexible, willing to learn, proactive problem-solver, and passionate about the role of athletics in the healthy development of a boy.

Qualified applicants should visit our website to complete an online application including a letter of interest and a resume.