Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid and Head Boy's Varsity Lacrosse Coach
20 days ago
Fort Worth
Job Description Introduction to the Role: Trinity Valley School seeks a full-time (12-month) team member to serve in the dual role of Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid and Head Boys' Varsity Lacrosse Coach. This position is a critical link between the Admissions and Athletics departments and reports jointly to the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management and the Director of Athletics. There is an opportunity for the coaching position to be full-time in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid role, or another substantial teaching or administrative position currently open or that may become available on the TVS Careers Website. Admission and Financial Aid: This role focuses on stewarding Middle School (grades 5-8) and Upper School (grades 9-12) families through the admissions process. This position will also serve in the critical role of reviewing all financial aid applications for both current and prospective families. The role requires some evening and weekend hours. Admission Responsibilities: • Provide engaging campus tours., • Collaborate closely with the Heads of Middle and Upper School and Admissions, • Committees to ensure mission-aligned, thoughtful enrollment decisions., • Perform other duties as assigned The Athletic Department: The mission of the TVS Athletic Department is to inspire extraordinary students to become competent, competitive, character-based athletes. The Athletic program at Trinity Valley School provides an extraordinary opportunity to develop the athleticism and character of young students. Coaches will model hard work, leadership, and a growth mindset. Collaboration with all constituent groups at the School is essential as the program offers community building for students, families, faculty, and staff. All athletics coaches will report to the Athletic Director and prioritize relationship building with colleagues, students, and their families. Successful candidates will embrace the mission and values of the School and be willing to act as a representative of TVS in the Fort Worth community. Coaching Responsibilities: The coaching role is for the Spring season of the 2025-2026 school year, with a focus on the Boys' High School (JV & Varsity) program. • Work closely with the Director of Athletics, Athletic leadership team and Program Director., • Positively encouraging, training, and coaching the participants of the assigned sport., • Instructing players in the rules, regulations, and techniques of the sport., • Implementing sound offensive, defensive, and team strategies to build competitive teams., • Modeling good sportsmanship while maintaining appropriate conduct towards student athletes, officials, coaches and spectators., • Scheduling and organizing effective practice sessions., • Scheduling games in conjunction with the Program Director for SPC and THSLL., • Working collegially with fellow coaches and Athletic Department staff., • Working closely with the College Counseling office in the recruitment/placement of players. Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements: • Prior Experience in admissions, preferably in an independent school., • Prior experience in reviewing financial aid files or related experience preferred., • Excellent people skills, as well as verbal/written communication skills., • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment., • Warmth, openness, and enthusiasm for working with children and families., • Possess the ability to use student information systems, databases and technologies., • Bachelor's degree in a related field required., • Exemplify personal and professional integrity., • Work collaboratively with all TVS employees., • Have a strong commitment to the multi-sport student-athlete concept., • Successfully complete CPR and TVS employee required training., • Possess or obtain valid Texas driver's license and pass motor vehicle records search How to Apply: Trinity Valley School has engaged DovetailED to lead this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to CFO, Michael McCarthy), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Zack Lehman at and Jennifer Powers, Recruiter, at . Please do not contact the school directly. Trinity Valley School is an equal-opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment practices. Trinity Valley School does not discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant for employment due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected category under federal, state, or local laws