Assistant Athletic Director

Assistant Athletic Directors report to the Director of Athletics, who is responsible for the overall direction and delivery of University’s 17-sport inclusive athletic program that serves approximately 300 athletes per year. Specific duties for this position include developing, implementing, and evaluating athletic programs, activities, and events and making effective recommendations related to those areas; assisting in all aspects of departmental operations, including logistics, risk management, and IHSAA compliance; communicating on behalf of the school and athletic department on a variety of platforms (websites, social media, etc.); and building relationships with a variety of school constituents. Additionally, faculty and staff at University High School serve as mentors to students in the school-wide mentoring program. This position is not eligible for remote work.

This is a salaried, full-time, on-campus staff position that includes the school’s full benefits package. For the 2024-25 school year, 75% of the position will be active work in the athletics department and teaching a section of health/physical education. Approximately 25% of the position will be spent serving the school as an in-house substitute teacher. Evening and weekend hours are required for specific events.

• Bachelor’s degree required; minimum two years athletic experience required
• Experience in athletic or sports management, particularly in a school setting, preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in being an active member of the school community beyond athletics, attending school functions, participating in January Term classes, and serving as a mentor to students
• Commitment to the school’s core values of diversity, excellence, personal responsibility, stewardship, creativity, and mutual respect, support, and trust
• Facility with technology required
• Background check and current authorization to be employed in the U.S. required
• Must be at least 25 years of age, able to lift 25 pounds, and able to drive 15 passenger vans

About University High School of Indiana

An independent, college-preparatory high school.