Assistant Athletic Director

Vail Mountain School in Vail, CO has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for an Assistant Athletic Director to start in the 2026-27 Academic Year. Interested candidates should review the Opportunity Statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Zack Lehman, President at DovetailED Talent Sourcing , at zack@dovetailedsourcing.com , and Madison Sunley, Senior Recruiter at madison@dovetailedsourcing.com .

Vail Mountain School Assistant Athletic Director Opportunity Statement Link:

bit.ly/4aBymUB .

Purpose:

The Assistant Athletic Director will provide support for overall leadership, strategic direction, and logistical operations for VMS athletics. This role will also be teaching in the physical education department and health and wellness courses along with coaching sports. Our teachers support the mission and philosophy of the school, value the VMS culture, and strive to make our school a better place. They have a deep knowledge of their subject area, and display dedication, passion, and the capacity to help all students succeed. They are committed to pursuing professional development and are life-long learners.

What You Will Do:

Provide an instructional program for fifth through eighth grade PE that is relevant, challenging, and appropriate for the needs and abilities of Vail Mountain School students. You will also evaluate student progress in accordance with our assessment policies Develop/update target curriculum for a health seminar course for Middle and Upper School. This course will run for 3 of 4 quarters in Middle School and 4 of 4 quarters in Upper School.. Provide safety instruction to students and establish standards of student behavior and academics to ensure a productive environment for physical education/athletics and to ensure the optimal condition and safety of all athletic equipment, facilities, fields, and courts Provide general supervision of students at all times in the building (including lunch and recess) Assist in the scheduling of Middle School and Upper School Athletics, hiring, coach management, and budgeting with assistance from the Athletics Director and Division Directors. Regularly attend athletic events that fall outside the school day Work directly with the Athletic Director to determine weekly priorities and engage in on-going communication to ensure support to all athletic events Coordinate with the Athletic Director and all three Division Directors to ensure appropriate integration, scope, sequence, and articulation of physical education and health curriculum. Become a proficient user of the our existing technology systems to be effective in your athletic's management Collaborate with all colleagues to provide the best possible experience for our students and community members Participate in orientation, field trips, hut trips, student activities, and Ski Days Communicate with parents, athletes, and employees with a collaborative attitude to ensure all needs are met Support the school's commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging, and actively promote the school's goals and culture in this regard. Exhibit flexibility to determine your priorities on the fly. For example, you may determine that you should miss certain away games or practices to cover a different event that is understaffed. Plan and organize athletic assemblies, pep rallies, and awards programs. Jump in to help when your team is in need. This might include covering classes, skiing or snowshoeing with students, hopping onto a field trip that needs to be covered

Who You Are:

A "raise your hand" type of person. You're interested in participating in school events like after school academy, field trips, sitting at lunch tables, assisting with carpool, hut trips, and Ski Fridays (or alternative winter outdoor activities). You are ready to participate fully in the life of the school. A person who fosters an inclusive workplace built on equitable policies and procedures. You are also able to engage a diverse team of co-workers and students. Able to communicate in a timely and professional manner with students, parents, colleagues, and volunteers Ready to attend and participate all related meetings and assist with afternoon/evening programs which will occur outside of the school day Actively promoting the mission of the school Committed to pursuing professional development and a life-long learner Flexible and adaptable to student needs and Vail Mountain School's needs Comfortable driving 15 passenger vans and small buses. Comfortable leading a class of students outside of a traditional classroom setting including a gymnasium, athletic field, and outdoor winter environments Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university While you are unable to be a Varsity head coach, assistant coaching is available upon the approval and at the discretion of the Athletic Director. Experienced in Middle and Upper School athletics through teaching and/or coaching Preference for experience with athletic scheduling and logistical planning You are passionate about fostering and furthering a culture of belonging and inclusion in our school.

Who We Are:

We are a rapport-based independent school that is proud of our roots in the Vail Valley. As a group, we are made up of active people who are committed to instilling the value of our natural surroundings to the next generation through education, responsibility, and kindness. VMS is a caring and thoughtful organization committed to the lives of our employees. We offer a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans designed to fit the needs of our faculty and staff. We offer a monthly wellness benefit reimbursement as well as FSA and HSA options depending on your health insurance elections. We focus on the professional development of our faculty and staff through individual professional development opportunities. Vail Mountain School is proud to offer compensation based on experience and education (see below). VMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, intentionally committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. We welcome candidates representing a full spectrum of race, ability, gender, national origin, religion, and sexual orientation. A VMS education embraces both the open exchange of ideas and learning from differing perspectives, inclusive of the beliefs and identities reflected within the community. Qualifications for employment include a demonstrated commitment to these principles.

To Apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@vms.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!