Athletic Director

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Start Date:

July 1, 2026

Employment Type:

Full-Time | Year-Round | Exempt
Salary Range: $45,000-$60,000 annually

Reports to:

Headmaster

Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Victory, a joyful and growing Catholic classical high school, is seeking a passionate, mission-driven leader to serve as our next Athletic Director.

Reporting directly to the Headmaster, the successful candidate will provide vision, leadership, and day-to-day oversight for a robust athletic program that supports the integral and virtuous formation of our students in mind, body, and soul.

• Leads, develops, and promotes an athletic program that is fully aligned with the mission and culture of Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Victory.
• Supervises and supports coaches, ensuring excellence in coaching, mentorship, and Christian witness.
• Oversees scheduling, league participation, transportation, practice facility use, equipment, and uniforms.
• Ensures compliance with CHSAA, diocesan, and school policies.
• Collaborates closely with the Headmaster and faculty to integrate athletics into the broader life of the school.
• Locates rental facilities for practices and games.
• Festively manages game operations.
• Communicates clearly and charitably with students, families, coaches, officials, and opposing schools.
• Fosters a culture of sportsmanship, discipline, and joyful competition rooted in virtue.
• Assists with program growth, including potentially new sports offerings as enrollment increases.
• Along with the Director of Mission Advancement, helps to fundraise the athletic department budget.
• Recruits, develops, and oversees mission-aligned coaches.
• Recruits, develops, and oversees parent managers.
• Manages the athletic budget and stewards resources responsibly.
• Estimates sports costs and sets athletic fees.
• Serves as a substitute teacher as needed.

• Familiarity with, and commitment to, the Catholic faith and the classical education model.
• Deep understanding and appreciation of the mission and values of Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Victory.
• Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to strategically plan, organize, and execute athletic efforts.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Pay commensurate with experience.

• Full-time (40+ hours/week)
• Potential flexible schedule during July and school breaks
• Some weekend and evening events are required.

• Medical coverage (70% employer-paid premiums for employee and dependents)
• Health savings account with employer pre-tax contributions
• Dental coverage (100% employee-paid)
• Vision coverage (100% employee-paid)
• Life and AD&D (100% employer-paid)
• Voluntary life (100% employee-paid)
• Paid time consistent with the Colorado Healthy Families & Workplaces Act for health-related issues (up to 10 days per year)
• Paid family and medical leave consistent with Colorado FAMLI
• 403B retirement plan with pre-tax or post-tax/Roth options
• brief tuition discount for children attending OLV
• Professional development opportunities through the Chesterton Schools Network, Archdiocese of Denver Office of Catholic Schools, and partnerships with the University of Dallas, Benedictine College, and ICLE
• All expense-paid trip to the Chesterton Schools Network conference within 2 years of employment.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to caree