Director of Athletics

JOB TITLE: Director of Athletics

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

REPORTS TO: Head of School

FLSA STATUS: Exempt; 12 months

START DATE: July 1, 2026

Position Overview:

Hathaway Brown School seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and visionary Director of Athletics to lead a comprehensive program that promotes integrity, teamwork, perseverance, and leadership in student-athletes. This highly visible role serves as a key school leader and ambassador, responsible for advancing athletics in alignment with the school’s mission and values.

Key Responsibilities:

The Director of Athletics at Hathaway Brown School is a pivotal figure, serving as a school-wide leader entrusted with the oversight and advancement of athletic programming and the physical education curriculum. This multifaceted role entails:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all athletic programs and physical education
• Recruit, hire, develop, and evaluate coaches and athletic staff
• Oversee budgets, facilities, equipment, scheduling, and transportation logistics
• Ensure compliance with OHSAA regulations and uphold safety and sportsmanship standards
• Build strong relationships with students, families, faculty, and the broader school community
• Establish clear systems for communication, goal setting, and program evaluation
• Strengthen student-athlete leadership and foster alignment across all grade levels and seasons

The Director of Athletics at Hathaway Brown School is not just a manager but a visionary leader, an ambassador for the institution, and a dynamic force for positive change in the lives of student-athletes and the broader school community.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
• 5–10 years of leadership experience in athletics or education
• Demonstrated strengths in leadership, communication, and team building
• Ability to think strategically, solve problems, and manage complex operations

Language Skills : Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking; capable of interpreting documents and communicating effectively with parents and staff.

Reasoning Ability : Skilled in problem-solving, data collection, and drawing valid conclusions.

Physical Demands : Regular activities include standing, walking, sitting, manual tasks, and communication. Frequent reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crawling; occasional climbing or balancing. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally. Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment: Typically moderate noise levels; accommodations provided as needed.

Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.

Why Hathaway Brown:

• Competitive salaries for Independent Schools
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package, 403(b) plan with matching
• Employer covered life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary insurance offerings: additional life, accident, critical illness,
• Professional development program
• Wellness credit
• Collaborative teaching environment with seasoned professionals

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Hathaway Brown School is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning community through our admission policies, hiring practices, professional development, curricular and extracurricular programming, and school culture. We believe that these communities must be centered on the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people who are members of other marginalized communities. Click here to be directed to our full DEI Statement.

About Hathaway Brown:
Hathaway Brown School has a rich 150-year history of educating and empowering girls. As Ohio’s oldest continually operating college-preparatory for girls, Hathaway Brown has earned a reputation for academic excellence and innovation in the region and around the country. Home of the Learn for Life signature approach, Hathaway Brown has long been devoted to a fusion of cutting-edge curriculum and experiential learning. Our approximately 850 students and 225 faculty and staff come to Hathaway Brown from 89 different communities in Northeast Ohio, and enjoy our stunning 16-acre campus in Shaker Heights, Ohio – just minutes from the cultural attractions of downtown Cleveland.

To Apply:

The Gowan Group is assisting Hathaway Brown School in this search. Interested candidates should direct their inquiries and email a resume and cover letter to Mike Vachow, at [email protected].

Hathaway Brown School
19600 North Park Boulevard
Shaker Heights, OH 44122

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