Director of Athletics and Afternoon Activities

Company: The Webb Schools
Location: Claremont
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Title: Director of Athletics & Afternoon Activities Department: Academic Administration Reports to : Assistant Head of School Location : Claremont, CA/Onsite Employment Type : Full-Time/Exempt Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 anticipated housing on campus About The Webb Schools The Webb Schools is a distinctive independent boarding and day school grounded in excellence, authenticity, and purpose. We are committed to educating thoughtful, engaged, and principled leaders within a close-knit and mission-driven community. Every interaction—with prospective families, students, alumni, and partners—reflects our dedication to building trust and sustaining a long-standing reputation for excellence. Guided by clarity, consistency, and intentional connection, we bring our mission to life each day. MISSION – Culture & community The Webb Schools are committed to fostering an inclusive school community characterized by openness, acceptance, and empathy, where all members are valued, respected, and supported. Our community is strengthened by the diverse views, beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Embracing diversity in all its many forms is essential to our mission: in particular, our call is to provide an exemplary learning community that nurtures future leaders who will act with honor and moral courage and serve with a generous spirit. Summary : Joining The Webb Schools means contributing to a community that honors tradition, embraces innovation, and values the meaningful role each individual plays in the educational experience. The Webb Schools is accepting applications for full-time Director of Athletics & Afternoon Activities for the 2025-2026 school year. The Director of Athletics and Afternoon Activities supervises all department personnel, including: the Associate Athletic Director, Athletic Trainer, Equipment Manager, Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Afternoon Activity Leaders. Each full-time faculty member at The Webb Schools participates in all aspects of our school program, teaching, coaching and/or providing supervision in the afternoon program, serving as an advisor, and performing regular duty in support of the residential program. In addition, faculty members are expected to contribute positively and productively to support an inclusive campus community that promotes the development of honor, leadership, and character and which strives to cultivate a sense of belonging for all. Essential Duties & Responsibilities The institutional character of the boarding school environment requires that many job responsibilities are scheduled after formal class time, in the afternoons, mealtimes, evenings, and on weekends. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Direct and coordinate all aspects of Webb’s comprehensive afternoon activity program, encompassing athletics and all co-curricular programs (including, but not limited to: Theater Arts, Dance, Museum Research, Yearbook, Robotics, and Science Fair Activity) to ensure high-quality, diverse programming that provides balanced and engaging opportunities for students. Oversee the athletic and afternoon activity sign-up process and ensure that school athletic requirements are implemented. Collaborate with coaches and afternoon activity leaders to ensure ongoing support of their programs. Represent The Webb Schools in the Western Athletic Conference, California Interscholastic Federation, and other institutional affiliations. Develop competition schedules for varsity and junior varsity teams in order to assure competitive balance, appropriate number of games for each team, and good match with the academic, residential, and special event schedules and calendars of The Webb Schools. Supervise and evaluate all Athletic Department personnel. Participate in the faculty recruitment process to help attract capable teacher-coaches ‘to The Webb Schools. In collaboration with the Assistant Head of School, oversee the recruitment, hiring, and orientation of part-time, “walk-on” coaches. In collaboration with the Assistant Head of School, assign, supervise, and evaluate all coaches each season. Supervise and develop programs that ensure appropriateness and superior quality and produce a departmental Operating Plan annually to identify priority goals of the department. Develop and oversee the Athletic Department budget. Lead weekly planning meetings with athletic staff to develop the Weekly Sheet compiling all athletic activities. Lead seasonal coaches’ meetings. Maintain and revise coaches’ manual annually, and provide appropriate training opportunities to review information, standards, and practices in detail. Support Associate Athletic Director to help oversee athletic transportation plans and coordinate the efforts of department personnel arranging for athletic transportation and hiring game officials. Oversee assignment of adults and students for game day operations. Oversee the determination and awarding of prizes in athletics, including seasonal and year-end prizes. In conjunction with the Associate Athletic Director, manage and create content for athletic department social media and videoboard platforms. Organize and disseminate information about athletic achievements for public recognition. Collaborate with the Advancement Office to maintain team records and individual athletic accomplishments. Collaborate with the Director of Campus Operations and team to ensure the proper setup, maintenance, and security of all athletic equipment, facilities, fields and courts. Work as an Athletic Trainer and Health Center Personnel to ensure the health and safety of all student athletes. Serve as advisor for a group of 6-9 students, providing guidance in academic, extracurricular, social, and personal areas and serve as the school’s key liaison to parents. Dormitory duty, one day per week. Weekend duty, approximately seven, half-weekends per year. Other duties as assigned. Professional Qualitied of Webb Faculty and Staff Contributes to the delivery of the mission, vision, and values of the school community. Demonstrate inclusive and equitable practices to ensure that all members of the community feel a sense of belonging. Follows community policies and procedures and models positive behavior. Works effectively as a team member and develops professional and productive relationships with colleagues. Understands boundaries and embraces responsibility for the care of students in loco parentis. Promotes a trust-based community by keeping appropriate confidence. Manages time effectively and meets deadlines and commitments. Communicates and responds to all school communications in a timely manner. Exhibits flexibility and adaptability to change as needed. Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Experience : A minimum of 3 years’ experience as an interscholastic coach or athletic administrator Preferred qualifications : Education: Master’s degree preferred from an accredited college or university Experience : A minimum of 5 or more years of teaching and/or administrative experience and 3 or more years as an interscholastic coach or athletic director Other Requirements: A current California driver license with a satisfactory motor vehicle record and a criminal background check are required and must be successfully completed before employment can begin. Physical Requirements The physical requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As prescribed by law, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employment : This position is “at-will”. This means that both Webb and the hired employee have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without advance notice, and with or without cause. There is no employment contract, actual or implied. Compensation: The estimated pay scale represents the typical pay range The Webb Schools reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale applies to the current posting only. Equal Opportunity Statement: The Webb Schools are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate based on perceived or actual race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, pregnancy (or any related conditions), age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, gender/identity/expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Benefits : The Webb Schools provides a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous sick and vacation time; paid holidays; and participation in retirement programs designed to support employees throughout their careers.

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