Description

Bishop Ireton High School seeks a full time dynamic, mission-driven Athletic Director to lead and grow its interscholastic athletic program. The Athletic Director serves as a key member of the school’s leadership team, responsible for fostering a culture of excellence, sportsmanship, and faith formation through athletics.

Bishop Ireton is a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school (grades 9-12) in the Diocese of Arlington and historic Alexandria, Virginia. It began its proud heritage of academic excellence and rich 62-year athletic history in 1964. With 950 students, the school offers a challenging academic environment and outstanding quality of life, with a three-tiered focus on STEM, Humanities and Fine Arts. The spirit of community service and giving back is central to the school’s mission. Bishop Ireton’s quality is reflected in its distinguished faculty and staff, who take great pride in seeing every graduate head to college - often to the most prestigious universities and service academies. Bishop Ireton is a proud member of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC).

The role of athletic director requires a visionary leader who understands the vital role athletics plays in the holistic development of student-athletes—mind, body, and spirit—and who is committed to advancing a program rooted in Catholic values and the Salesian tradition of St. Francis de Sales.

 
Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Vision

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for all athletic programs (varsity, JV, and freshman levels) 
• Promote a culture of integrity, sportsmanship and competitive excellence where coaches are mentors and sports encourage spiritual and athletic growth.
• Ensure alignment of athletics with the mission and values of Catholic education 

Coaching & Staff Development

• Recruit, hire, mentor, and evaluate coaching staff
• Foster professional growth and formation of coaches as mentors and role models
• Ensure all staff uphold diocesan, conference (WCAC) and school standards 
   

Operations & Administration

• Oversee athletic budget, scheduling, transportation, athletic facilities, athletic trainers and game-day operations
• Manage budgetary requests, equipment, and vendor relationships
• Work and collaborate with school departments (including school operations, finance, advancement, security, communications, admissions, student life and dean of students’ office) to ensure smooth athletic operations.
• Communicating with stakeholders on programming.
• Ensure compliance with Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) and Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) and Diocese of Arlington high school regulations. 

Student-Athlete Experience

• Support the development of student-athletes academically, athletically, and spiritually
• Promote sportsmanship, leadership, and character formation
• Ensure compliance with eligibility and academic standards

Community & Engagement

• Build strong relationships with students, families, alumni, and supporters
• Collaborate with advancement and communications teams to promote athletics
• Represent the school at conference and community events 

 
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience in athletic administration, preferably in a high school setting
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and willingness to support the mission of the school
• Knowledge of WCAC and/or VISAA standards preferred 

 
Key Attributes

• Mission-driven leader with a strong moral and ethical foundation
• Visible, relational presence with students and coaches
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute effectively
• Passion for developing young people through athletics
• Commitment to “educating the whole person” 

 
Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• Detailed cover letter expressing interest and alignment with mission
• Resume
• List of professional references
• Send materials to personnel@bishopireton.org. This is an accelerated timeline so early submission is recommended.