Athletic Director Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Description

Established in 1972, Mount Vernon School serves over 1,250 students in Preschool through Grade 12 on our 40-acre Atlanta campus. Grounded in Christian values, Mount Vernon prepares all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. Mount Vernon School anchors the Mount Vernon Organization as a destination of inquiry, innovation, and impact. Through MVSO, the online division of our Upper School, and MV Ventures, our research and educational consultancy, our organization is living its mission to design a better world by providing unique and differentiated value for all community members now and into the future.

The Program

OUR ATHLETICS PURPOSE: MISSION STATEMENT

We are a relationship-driven athletic program empowering students to grow and excel through preparation, practice, and performance.

OUR ATHLETICS COMMITMENT: VALUES STATEMENT

We commit to cultivating an athletic community built on a team-first culture and sustained through empathy, respect, integrity, resilience, excellence, and fun.

OUR ATHLETICS APPROACH: COACHING & TRAINING PROGRAM

We design competitive programs led by growing, masterful, and passionate coaches who are focused on the skill development, health & well-being, and leadership growth of all student athletes.

The Team

Relationships are foundational for our athletic teams just as they are in the classroom at Mount Vernon. By prioritizing the connections built between coaches and our student-athletes, we create an environment of support, encouragement, and accountability that allows our students to achieve their athletic goals beyond what they ever imagined for themselves. More than 80% of our Upper and Middle School students participate in athletics. Participating in sports plays a positive role in supporting youth development, leading to improved academic achievement and stronger social and emotional well-being. The Athletic Team works collaboratively to deliver a high-quality experience for students and parents that lives into their team-first culture.

The Role

The Assistant Athletic Director of Operations is a key leadership position responsible for the logistical coordination, operational execution, communication systems, scheduling, transportation, and game-day management of athletics operations at The Mount Vernon School. This individual ensures a first-class athletic experience for student-athletes, coaches, families, faculty, and visiting teams through exceptional organization, proactive communication, operational leadership, and collaborative problem-solving. This role serves as the operational backbone of the athletic department and works collaboratively with coaches, athletic staff, facilities, transportation providers, school leadership, and community stakeholders to ensure excellence across all athletic programs. This role requires a highly energetic, organized, relationship-driven leader who embraces a team-first mentality and is willing to support all areas of the athletic department whenever needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain all athletic schedules, including contests, practices, transportation schedules, and special events
• Enter all practice, game, and event information into school calendars, team schedules, and all communication platforms necessary to ensure flawless department communication
• Ensure proper communication with all school departments and leaders regarding schedule changes, transportation adjustments, and game or practice changes
• Confirm all team transportation needs for athletic events and practices
• Coordinate early release requests in accordance with Athletic Department policy and ensure clear communication with parents, students, faculty, coaches, and all necessary stakeholders
• Work closely with coaches, facilities personnel, and athletic department staff to ensure proper setup, staffing, supervision, and breakdown for all athletic events
• Serve as a primary point of contact for game-day logistics and operational communication
• Coordinate officials, vendors, transportation providers, and visiting schools
• Assist with equipment management, facility scheduling, and operational planning
• Support postseason hosting responsibilities and special athletic events

• Connect daily with the Middle School Athletic Director to ensure field and facility space is appropriately designated for each team
• Meet daily with the Middle School Athletic Director to ensure referees are confirmed for all contests, transportation needs have been met, and all operational details have been clearly communicated to faculty, coaches, parents, students, transportation providers, and other stakeholders
• Maintain consistent and proactive communication across all athletic programs and divisions
• Work collaboratively with all athletic department staff to support a unified and highly functional athletics operation
• Provide visible leadership presence during practices, games, and special events

• Serve in an Athletic coaching role (various opportunities at all levels)
• Model professionalism, leadership, collaboration, and commitment to Mount Vernon Athletics
• Be a team player, willing to pitch in and help however needed to ensure a first-class athletic experience for parents, students, faculty, coaches, and the Mount Vernon community
• Support department initiatives, strategic planning, and special projects
• Perform many other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and athletic department leadership

Core Competencies

• Culturally proficient & equity literate
• A track record of giving high-quality, responsive feedback and communication
• Understands & contributes to School culture, mission/purpose
• Builds relationships & culture through effective communication and collaboration
• Ability to design moments and empower teams
• Effective at coaching and developing talent
• Possesses an ethic of excellence, quality, accuracy, and professionalism
• Proficiency with athletic scheduling systems, Google Workspace, and digital communication platforms 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in athletics, education, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Energetic, positive, solution-oriented mindset
• Commitment to building a premier student-athlete experience
• Experience in athletic administration, operations, coaching, or event management (preferred)
• Strong understanding of GHSA rules and procedures (preferred)

Start Date | July 2026

This job description is intended to describe the basic elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the School's discretion.

The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.