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DovetailED Talent Sourcing lists this Athletic Director opportunity in falls church, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Congressional School, Falls Church, VA
Director of Athletics and Physical Education Opportunity Statement
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About Congressional School
Founded in 1939, Congressional School is an independent, coeducational day school for infants through eighth grade located on a beautiful 40-acre campus in Falls Church, Virginia. Congressional School inspires each student to embrace their unique strengths and thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Through small class sizes, a nurturing environment, and a dynamic curriculum, Congressional prepares students to be curious scholars, ethical leaders, and engaged citizens.
Position Overview
Congressional School seeks a dynamic and collaborative Director of Athletics and Physical Education to lead its comprehensive physical education and Middle School inter-scholastic sports programs. The Director leads and works side-by-side with a dedicated team— including PE teachers, athletic coaches, and aquatics personnel—to deliver a meaningful, developmentally appropriate physical fitness experience that integrates Congressional School’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
As a member of the School’s Leadership Team, the Director is responsible for day-to-day operations, programmatic logistics, and long-term strategic visioning to position Congressional School’s athletic and PE programs as a benchmark among peer independent
schools.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
Teaching Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of physical education teaching experience. A strong preference will be given to candidates with Middle School and Lower School experience.
Supervisory Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or administrative experience leading faculty/coaches.
How to Apply
Congressional School has engaged DovetailED to lead this search. xhqgsiq Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Jonathan Winebrenner, Director of Human Resources and Strategic Initiatives), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Lynda Hamilton-Kirk at Please do not contact the school directly.
Worksite address
falls church, VA, 22042, US
Who can apply
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