Posted: Mar 24, 2026

Assistant Athletic Director/Part-Time Teacher

The Williams School - New London, CT
Full-time
Application Deadline: N/A
Assistant

Position Statement

The Assistant Athletic Director is a 10-month administrative and faculty position reporting directly to the
Athletic Director and to the Directors of Upper and Middle School Teaching and Learning. This position
is responsible for supporting the ongoing growth and quality of the athletic program in addition to
teaching and learning, providing vision and support for excellence in all areas of the student experience at
The Williams School.

Key Responsibilities

Assistant Athletic Director Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Athletic Director and Facilities Staff to ensure practices and games are set up
    and managed properly.
  • Assist the Athletic Director with team and bus scheduling.
  • Oversee athletic practices and games in coordination with the Athletic Director
  • Oversee the Dayharsh Fitness Center during the winter, three days a week.
  • Coach one sport.
  • Clean, maintain, and prepare all athletic equipment and uniforms.
  • Oversee student managers, scoreboard operators and videographers with set up, game
    announcements and music, working with the Sports Management Club
  • Obtain a Class A Passenger Bus License- provide student bus transportation as needed

Teaching and Supervision (2.5 classes and regular teaching duties- 0.5):

  • Teach one section of Physical Education/Health to middle school students
  • Teach two full time classes as needed in the middle and upper school
  • Supervise the Bulkeley Gym during a lunch period
  • Serve as a Co-Advisor
  • Oversee Sports Management Club

Employment Dates and Hours:

  • Employment Dates: August 15 – June 15th
  • Work Schedule: The typical work schedule falls Monday through Saturday between the hours of
    8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, though hours may vary based on seasonal activities and institutional
    needs. Scheduling may include later start times or earlier departures on certain days depending on
    operational requirements.
  • Saturday Requirements: The Assistant Athletic Director is required to work three full Sports
    Days each athletic season and approximately two additional Saturdays per season to support
    athletic or institutional events.
  • Due to the nature of this exempt position, work hours may vary and may occasionally extend
    beyond the typical schedule as necessary to meet organizational needs.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have independent School teaching and coaching experience working with faculty,
staff, parents, and students. In addition, the candidate will be a highly visible and engaged leader who is
enthusiastically involved in the daily life of the school.

How To Apply:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Heather DeLaurentis, Athletic Director,
[email protected]. Please, no phone inquiries.


The Williams School, located on the Connecticut College campus in New London, Connecticut and
founded in 1891, is an independent, college preparatory day school for grades 6-12. Enrollment is 190.
Average class size is 12.


The Williams School does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed),
gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or
military status, in any of its activities or operations.