St. Mary Academy – Bay View

Director of Athletics

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About St. Mary Academy – Bay View . St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an independent, Mercy Catholic school serving 375 girls from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Riverside, Rhode Island. Founded in 1874 by the Sisters of Mercy, Bay View empowers students to become confident, compassionate, intellectually curious, and socially conscious young women. Rooted in Mercy values, the school combines academic excellence with leadership development, service, athletics, and community engagement in a supportive all girls educational environment.

Position Overview . St. Mary Academy – Bay View seeks a dynamic, mission aligned Director of Athletics to lead and advance the school’s athletic program across the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools. Reporting to the Associate Head of School for Student Experience, the Director of Athletics oversees all aspects of athletic operations, coaching leadership, scheduling, facilities, compliance, and student athlete development. This 12 month leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to strengthen a well established athletics program while fostering sportsmanship, wellness, leadership, and school pride within the Mercy tradition.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the athletic program for Lower, Middle, and Upper School students
Supervise, support, evaluate, and develop coaching staff and athletic personnel
Manage athletic budgets, scheduling, transportation, facilities, equipment, and game operations
Serve as the primary liaison with the Rhode Island Interscholastic League and related organizations
Promote student athlete wellness, leadership development, and sportsmanship initiatives
Coordinate communication with families and support conflict resolution when necessary
Collaborate with admissions, marketing, and communications teams to promote athletics and school spirit
Attend evening and weekend athletic events throughout the year

Ideal Candidate Profile

The Ideal Candidate Will

Bring demonstrated leadership experience in athletics administration and coaching
Have strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Build positive and collaborative relationships with students, families, faculty and coaches
Demonstrate commitment to the Mercy mission, values, and philosophy of the school
Possess a passion for educating and empowering girls and young women
Balance strategic leadership with hands on operational management

Hold a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field

Application Process & Timeline

Application Timeline: Immediate
Opportunity Statement: https://doc.storydoc.com/PtUfBc
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IndySchool Consultants

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