Laboratory Schools: Director of Athletics
Department
Lab School PE/Athletics
About the Department
At the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, students in Nursery through Grade 12 experience a world-class educational journey. Founded in 1896 by John Dewey, Lab continues to provide excitement and imagination in learning. Academic rigor, experiential learning, and intellectual discourse are hallmarks of a Lab education. Lab educators are recognized for excellence in teaching and pride themselves on innovation in the classroom.
Job Summary
The renowned University of Chicago Laboratory Schools seek a seasoned, dynamic, visionary athletics leader to serve as our next Director of Athletics, effective July 2025. The Director of Athletics is responsible for the strategic direction, leadership, and oversight of a vibrant, robust Athletics Program at Lab. Reporting to the Associate Director of Schools, the Director of Athletics holds a senior administrative leadership position at Lab and participates in broad strategic guidance for the Schools.
Responsibilities
- Direct supervision of a team of five administrators, ensuring appropriate guidance and support for over 600 student athletes across 17 sports and over 50 teams.
- Oversees the recruitment, hiring, training, mentorship, evaluation, and professional growth of coaches.
- Partners closely with the principals and deans of all four divisions at Lab.
- Works closely with Lab's Marketing and Communications department to promote events and programs.
- Oversees the use and coordination of Lab’s Athletics facilities.
- Cultivates schoolwide pride in student athletes’ efforts and successes.
- Develops and implements an overall recruiting plan and prepares budgetary recommendations.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.
Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and advanced degree in relevant field.
- Progressively responsible experience in athletic program administration.
- Experience working in K-12 education.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
- Professional References Contact Information (3) (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected classes under the law.
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