Assistant Director of Athletics

THE RIDLEY DIFFERENCE

Founded in 1889, Ridley College is a co-educational boarding and day school with over 800 students in JK to Grade 12 from more than 55 countries worldwide. Education at Ridley is 'learner-centred' and inquiry-based, enhanced by the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. It places students at the heart of the learning experience and develops curiosity, open-mindedness, and agile thinking and doing.  Guided by our vision, we aim to inspire flourishing lives to transform our globe. 

We strive as a community to create a culture of belonging on campus based on trust, collaboration and cooperation, and to promote and deepen these shared values in all we do. Joining the team at Ridley means you are committed to life-long learning and development, have integrity and value being of service in a richly diverse community. Attracting, developing and retaining people who thrive in Ridley’s positive education culture that recognizes and celebrates individual strengths is critical to our success. 

Ridley College is located on 90 picturesque acres in St. Catharines, Ontario, in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula and is comprised of a stunning blend of century-old buildings housing modernized technology. Our new, state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities as well as our first-class resources and recently renovated Fieldhouse and new Sports Complex will continue to reshape the learning experience for future generations of Ridleians and uphold Ridley’s place as a global leader in education.

OVERVIEW

Ridley College is seeking an Assistant Director of Athletics to join our Athletics leadership team in a full-time, permanent capacity. This position is designed for an experienced athletics professional who brings a high degree of operational expertise and leadership capability, and who thrives in advancing operational excellence, program effectiveness, and student-athlete experience within a dynamic school environment.

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Assistant Director of Athletics plays a critical leadership role in the planning, coordination, and execution of Ridley’s comprehensive athletics program. The role is accountable for the effective day-to-day operation of competitive and recreational sport programming, including scheduling, events, travel logistics, facilities coordination, equipment management, and systems oversight, while ensuring compliance with school policies, league regulations, and risk management protocols.

The Assistant Director works closely with coaches, facilities staff, and cross-campus partners to deliver a safe, well-organized, and high-quality athletics experience. This includes providing operational guidance to coaching staff, supporting financial and budget processes, contributing to the planning and delivery of major athletic events and championships, and serving as a site supervisor when required to ensure continuity of operations and adherence to policy.

Athletics is a core component to Ridley’s holistic educational experience. This role will be deeply aligned with the College’s mission, values, and commitment to student well-being, long-term athlete development, and positive education. This role is well suited to experienced professionals currently managing athletics operations in independent schools, public secondary systems, or post-secondary institutions, who are seeking a meaningful leadership opportunity within a globally minded and focused educational community.

The successful candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and leadership capability to the role, including:

• A post-secondary degree in Sport Management, Physical Education, Business, or a related field.

• Three (3) or more years of progressive experience in athletics administration, operations, or program leadership within a secondary school, independent school, or post-secondary environment.

• Demonstrated success leading athletics operations, including scheduling, events, facilities coordination, travel logistics, budgeting support, and risk management.

• Knowledge of and experience coaching in CISAA, CAIS, OSBA, OWHA associations is considered an asset.

• Experience working in highly collaborative environments, building effective relationships with coaches, educators, administrators, and external partners.

• High-level understanding of physical literacy, long-term athlete development, and student well-being in school-based or post-secondary sport.

• Demonstrate sound judgment, a solutions-oriented mindset, and the ability to lead with confidence in a high-performance, student-centred environment.

• Financial and administrative acumen, with experience supporting budgets, managing expenses, and maintaining accurate operational records.

• Proficiency with athletics management systems, scheduling software, and Microsoft Office 365, with the ability to leverage systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Current or ability to obtain required certifications, including First Aid, CPR/AED, and related safety training.

• With fluctuating workloads during peak competitive seasons, tournaments, and events, this role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends in alignment with athletic schedules.  

HOW TO APPLY

Deadline for applications: May 20, 2026

This is a replacement position.

Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000

As a condition of employment, a satisfactory Vulnerable Persons Screening Report must be provided. All candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.

Ridley College is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and equitable environment where everyone feels respected, valued and supported.  Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used in order to ensure your equal participation.