Director of Athletics

Director of Athletics

Lycée Français de New York (Lycée), a bilingual, independent, and co-educational day school for over 1,200 students in nursery through 12th grade in New York, NY, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its director of athletics. This is an on-site leadership role, and the anticipated start date is summer 2026.

From its founding in 1935 to the opening of the York Wing extension in 2015, the Lycée has always embraced excellence, innovation, and openness with its students. The Lycée offers a unique learning experience, delivering a French-American curriculum that integrates intellectual rigor and breadth with creativity, collaboration, and ingenuity. Culminating in the internationally renowned French Bacclauréat, its bilingual bicultural program opens students to new perspectives and ways of thinking—inspiring them to be at home in the world and prepared to lead in the 21st century. What began with 24 students in three grades in a small basement has grown over 80 years to include nearly 35,000 students and graduates representing more than 150 nationalities.

Reporting to the head of school, the director of athletics (director) provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the Lycée’s athletics program, ensuring that all sports and physical activity offerings align with the school’s mission, values, and educational philosophy. This senior leader oversees all aspects of the athletics program, including program design, staffing, scheduling, budgeting, compliance, facilities use, and student well-being, while fostering a culture of sportsmanship, inclusivity, safety, and personal growth. The director manages an operating budget of $1.4 million and supervises the assistant director of athletics, the athletic trainer, and 37 coaches.

The approved salary range for the director of athletics is $175,000-$195,000 for a 10-month appointment.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements for the director of athletics include a bachelor’s degree, five years of relevant experience in athletics administration or a related field, experience supervising staff and managing complex programs, and a willingness to work in a bilingual, multicultural community. Coaching and experience in 6-12 grade school settings are a plus.

Application and Nomination

Lycée Français de New York has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with conducting this search. Review of applications will begin on Monday, March 16, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://apptrkr.com/6905374

• Contact Anne-Marie Kenney at amk@spelmanjohnson.com for confidential inquiries.

• Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.

Visit the Lycée Français de New York website at http://www.lfny.org/

Committed to fostering an inclusive community, the Lycée Français de New York celebrates diverse identities and lived experiences, which enrich our students’ learning. We respect, support, and value our students’ and employees’ voices, and we strive to offer an equitable environment in which they can thrive.

The Lycée actively seeks qualified individuals from underrepresented groups, welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, and is an equal opportunity employer. The Lycée can only hire individuals who are lawfully authorized to work in the United States as of the date employment is to begin.