St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Upper School Athletics Director.

About St. Paul Academy and Summit School: 

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving Grades K-5 on our Goodrich Campus and Grades 6-12 on our Randolph Campus. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs. 

Our mission—shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.

For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu.

About the Upper School: 

The Upper School is home to students in Grades 9-12 and is characterized by advanced inquiry, lively discussion, deep engagement with topics, a strong sense of community, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Students develop the habits and relationships that will carry them through high school and into the world of college and beyond. The Upper School's rigorous academic curriculum and seminar-based learning model is complemented by a network of support that includes teachers, advisors, college counselors, and resources for both academic and social/emotional well-being.

For more information about the Upper School, please visit the Upper School section of our website.

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks qualified candidates for the full-time position of Upper School Athletics Director.  The start date for this position is July 2022. The Upper School Athletics Director is responsible for implementing, coordinating and maintaining all athletic programs for students in grades 9 – 12, including interscholastic competition in 19 sports over three seasons in a high school of 430 students.  This administrative Leader will join our dynamic, vibrant program to incorporate recommendations from our recent ISACS accreditation visit and will help shape the future of an evolving program through the implementation of a new Strategic Plan and vision.

Aligned with our mission statement, SPA athletic programs strive to hold our student-athletes to the highest standards of the accountable classroom--commitment to give one’s full effort, both towards individual progress and towards the development of the team.  The Upper School Athletics Director is a reflection of this commitment, serving both the mind and the heart of our student-athletes through a balance of competition with character, and individual effort with team achievements.  The Upper School Athletics Director is charged with cultivating a shared vision characterized by a respect for the game, the athletes, the coaches, and the officials, and one in which success is defined through record of wins/loses in addition to the life lessons learned through participation in educational-based athletics.  The Upper School Athletics Director works closely with coaches and athletes to develop and sustain an athletic culture in which this vision is attainable and nourished. 

Responsibilities include hiring, evaluating, developing and retaining an engaged and responsive coaching staff; developing, administering and assessing athletic programs that align with the School’s mission statement;  overseeing the Upper School Athletics Department budget; addressing athlete and parent concerns; cultivating an athletic culture that is aligned with the school mission of excellence and strong character. The Upper School Athletics Director works with the Middle School Athletics Director, Athletic Trainer, and the Athletics Administrative Assistant. This position reports directly to the K-12 Director of Athletics and meets regularly with the Upper School Principal.  Candidates are expected to contribute to the life of the school beyond the athletic program. 

The successful candidate will possess excellent written and oral communication skills, strong problem-solving and organizational skills, and dynamic interpersonal skills.  Ideally, candidates should have prior experience as a teacher and coach, as well as 3-5 years experience in athletic administration, preferably in an independent school, and a bachelor’s degree in athletic administration, physical education or a related discipline (master’s degree preferred). 

Preferred knowledge of rSchool Today and the Minnesota High School League Rules & Regulations.

The position includes a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.  Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and a list of references. To apply, please visit our website at www.spa.edu/careers. 

SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.