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
- Apply Now: https://tinyurl.com/vz9v49f3
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Candidates are asked not to contact the school directly.
