Director of Athletics

Building on the Halifax Grammar School’s record of excellence, we are seeking an exceptional leader as our next Director of Athletics. Reporting to the Head of School, the Director will be a driven individual with a demonstrated ability to align athletics with our school mission, vision, and values. The successful candidate will teach part-time as well as bring a strong sense of purpose, energy, and integrity to our athletic program.

Responsibilities

Specifically, the Director of Athletics will provide overall leadership and direction in athletics and sports at the Halifax Grammar School; articulate Grammar’s athletics philosophy; oversee and develop all athletic programs; recruit and evaluate coaches and team managers; work closely with student-athletes; prepare a co-curricular athletic budget; organize athletic schedules; and report regularly on athletics to students, faculty, parents, and the broader Grammar community. The Director of Athletics will also be the primary contact with the NSSAF, the ACIS Athletics Directors, the CAIS Athletics Directors, the local universities, and other sports organizations.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Education Degree

Nova Scotia Teaching Licence (or equivalent).

3-5 years of experience teaching and coaching is preferred.

Work With Us

The Halifax Grammar School (Grammar) is a co-educational school of approximately 570 students from Junior Primary through to Grade Twelve situated in the south end of Halifax. Grammar’s mission focuses on developing the whole child through a balanced curriculum of academics, athletics, arts, and service. Its motto – Enter to learn; Go forth to serve – is central to Grammar’s student experience. For more information, please visit the School’s website here.

The Halifax Grammar School offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package. Salary to commensurate with qualifications and experience.

If you are interested in this challenging, exciting, and engaging opportunity, please forward a cover letter and resume to Steven Laffoley, Head of School, via email [email protected]. Please quote 202106DA-CB in the subject line.

We welcome all applicants and thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.