The , Athletic Director Position Start Date: July 1, 2018 hockaday.org Overview

The Hockaday School, an independent, college- preparatory day and boarding school for girls from PK- 12, seeks an Athletic Director who will oversee and manage the athletic and health and wellness curriculum for Hockaday students, and s/he will closely work with Hockaday’s Physical Education Department. The new Athletic Director will report to Dr. Karen Warren Coleman, the Eugene McDermott Head of School, effective July 1, 2018.

The School is an extraordinary place to work, with bright and engaged students and unparalleled professional development opportunities and support. As one of Mission Hockaday’s Four Cornerstones, Athletics plays an Believing in the limitless potential of girls, important role in the lives of Hockaday students. The Hockaday develops resilient, confident School’s sports activities, as well as physical education women who are educated and inspired classes, teach students to enjoy the mental, physical, to lead lives of purpose and impact. and ethical balance through learning that stems from teamwork, self-sacrifice, and perseverance.

Vision Hockaday, which enrolls nearly 1,100 girls, offers both Hockaday will engage every girl in a day and boarding programs for a college preparatory shared journey of discovery, integrity, education in a community that is diverse, welcoming, scholarship, and accomplishment. challenging, and nurturing. Constituents note that community members want to be at Hockaday; they relish the opportunity to belong at this special School. Four Cornerstones Families, faculty, current students, and alumnae share an enormous sense of pride in the institution that remains, Character for them, a home away from home. They feel connected Courtesy by their traditions and core values, even as the School Scholarship embraces a strong position in the 21st-century education Athletics landscape.

Fast Facts Families who choose Hockaday care deeply about providing their daughters with a comprehensive Students: 1,093 and rigorous education, both inside and outside the States represented: 12 classroom. Hockaday’s student body reflects the Countries represented: 11 diversity that is deeply valued by the School. While most Students of color: 34% Hockaday families come from across the greater Dallas- Faculty members: 117 (full-time) Fort Worth area, Hockaday students also come from Student/teacher ratio: 10:1 across the and around the world. Faculty with master or doctoral degrees: 77%

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Biography Dr. Karen Warren Coleman became Hockaday’s 13th head of school on July 1, 2017. Since 1913, The Hockaday School has been guided by visionary and transformational leaders who have shared a deep respect for the foundational Four Cornerstones of Character, Courtesy, Scholarship, and Athletics and are deeply committed to all-girls’ education. As the thirteenth leader in Hockaday’s history, Dr. Coleman will ensure the School’s legacy for future generations of girls.

Prior to joining Hockaday, Dr. Coleman was most recently the Vice President for Campus Life and Student Services at the University of Chicago, and she was an adjunct faculty member in the School of Education at Loyola University, Chicago. Karen joined the University of Chicago in 2009, and as Vice President she provided leadership and oversight for the 22 departments in Campus and Student Life, oversaw a budget of over $80 million and a staff of approximately 350 employees. Her division was focused on supporting and enriching the lives of students, faculty, and staff at the university and providing them with an extraordinary campus and community experience.

Before her tenure at the University of Chicago, Dr. Coleman was a member of the faculty at the University of California, Berkeley, where she served in several roles during a 10-year period, including Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Affairs. Prior to her roles at the University of California, Berkeley, she held professional positions working with students at the George Washington University, the University of Vermont, and Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

In 2015, Dr. Coleman was recognized by ACPA-College Student Educators International, with the Diamond Honoree Award, for her outstanding and sustained contributions to higher education and to student affairs. She also served the higher education profession as the 2013 ACPA Convention Chair. Dr. Coleman is actively engaged as a speaker, author, and consultant across higher education on matters of diversity and inclusion, women’s leadership, administration and governance, and critical issues facing students and the academy.

Dr. Coleman earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, cum laude, from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst; a Master of Education from the University of Vermont; and a Doctor of Education from the University of Pennsylvania. Karen and her husband, Andy, live in Dallas with their black Lab, Brunson.

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From Dr. Karen Warren Coleman, the Eugene McDermott Head of School Building on Hockaday’s foundation that is firmly footed in the Four Cornerstones of Character, Courtesy, Scholarship, and Athletics, I am honored to lead a vibrant and inclusive community that is steadfastly committed to a robust and meaningful student experience, both inside and outside the classroom Hockaday seeks to nurture in each student curiosity, a sense of grace, respect for the ideals of human worth and dignity, and a mature character well-equipped to make responsible choices so she is prepared for the future.

Collectively, the School is led by a dedicated group of professionals who bring the School to life each and every day and allow our students to leave a legacy as they prepare for their future lives. The Athletic Director is an important member of our community, engaging faculty and students in support of the Athletics Cornerstone. I admire Hockaday’s deeply-rooted traditions, and Miss Hockaday’s original vision continues to be progressive and aspirational. Within the context of our mission, the Athletic Director will be my thought-partner as we focus on how to make an excellent School even better and ensure that we are nurturing the whole girl while she navigates her path at Hockaday and beyond.

There are immense opportunities in all-girls education, and I am looking forward to supporting our next Athletic Director as s/he helps our girls learn sportsmanship, perseverance, and resilience in the spirit of competition. At Hockaday, we believe there are no limits to what our girls can become. When our founder, Miss Hockaday, first articulated the Cornerstones, the inclusion of Athletics must have been a very modern idea. I believe firmly in sports and fitness not only to develop a sense of wellness, strength and confidence – but also to build in our girls a deep-down sense of fair play and grace, both in winning and losing.

The Hockaday School has a respected reputation as one of the most academically-rigorous schools in the nation, and our well-rounded students are confident, supportive, and unafraid of the challenges they will face as life-long learners in their chosen journeys in life.

School History

In 1913, a group of Dallas leaders asked Miss Ela Hockaday, a teacher and principal, to pioneer an academic institution for their daughters that equaled the education available to their sons. Miss Hockaday agreed, and The Hockaday School for Girls opened in September of that year with 10 students in North Dallas. By the 1920s, the School established a respected reputation for high academic standards. It increased in size, adding a Lower School and a Boarding Department. In 1931, Miss Hockaday began a , and in 1938 she opened the Music Institute. In 1961, donated 100 acres in North Dallas, which became the site of Hockaday’s third and present-day campus.

Now more than 100 years later, Hockaday is still deeply committed to its founder’s vision and the Four Cornerstones that shape the School’s identity. Over the years, Hockaday has grown from a school of 10 to one that enrolls nearly 1,100 students from 12 states and 11 countries. The School is proud of its diverse community of teachers and students and retains its strong values of academics and character.

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Today, Hockaday prepares girls of strong potential from diverse backgrounds for lives of responsibility and leadership. Through small classes, creative teaching, and an approach that emphasizes the process of learning, Hockaday seeks to discover unique aptitudes and awaken the intellectual curiosity of every girl. Outside the classroom, students engage in arts and athletics, developing an appreciation for the beauty and joy of self-expression and an awareness of the importance of physical and mental health.

Across all areas—in the classroom, on the field, in the studio, and on the stage—an undercurrent of character and ethics pervades the learning environment. Teachers constantly emphasize the importance of strong values and encourage students to develop respectful and considerate attitudes, a generosity of spirit, respect for the ideals of human worth and dignity, and harmonious, mature character well-equipped to make responsible choices and withstand the pressures of today’s society.

Constituents laud the School’s single-sex community as a key strength. Hockaday celebrates girls at all ages by focusing on the way they uniquely grow and learn, and it offers them opportunities both to participate and to lead.

Academics

It is the philosophy and purpose of Hockaday to provide a college preparatory education for girls of strong potential and diverse backgrounds who may be expected to assume positions of responsibility and leadership in a rapidly changing world. Through small classes, creative teaching, and an approach which emphasizes the process of learning, the School seeks to discover unique aptitudes and awaken the intellectual curiosity of every girl.

The Search Group | Carney, Sandoe & Associates 4 [email protected] | www.carneysandoe.com College Matriculation The following is a selection of the colleges and universities to which Hockaday students have matriculated over the past three years: American University Amherst College Baylor University Boston College Bowdoin College Carnegie Mellon University Colgate University Cornell University Dartmouth College Duke University Elon University Emerson College Georgetown University Harvard College Johns Hopkins University Lehigh University Middlebury College New York University Northwestern University Learning begins in the Lower School, where girls begin Princeton University to connect with other people, with key concepts, and Rice University with varying subject matters. Teachers work individually Saint Mary’s College with each student to help her develop her full potential. Southern Methodist University Through hands-on experiences in STEAM subjects, Stanford University problem-solving in cooperative learning activities, and a Swarthmore College reading and writing program that combines literature and Texas A&M University phonetics, girls learn to ask questions, make discoveries, Texas Woman’s University find answers for themselves, and become promising The George Washington University leaders. Each day begins with a morning meeting to The University of North Carolina at build community in the classroom as well as a recitation Chapel Hill of the Hock-A-Way Cornerstones Pledge where girls The University of Texas at Austin are reminded of our core values of respect, friendship, Tufts University empathy, honesty, responsibility, and perseverance. In University of California at Berkeley addition to a mindfulness and character program, girls at University of Chicago each grade level in Lower School participate in service University of Colorado at Boulder learning projects that support the School, the Dallas University of Michigan community, and the global community. University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania Hockaday’s Middle School is defined by curiosity, University of Wisconsin, Madison enthusiasm, and energy. Teachers focus on distilling how Vassar College students learn, helping them make connections between Wake Forest University content and strategies that will prepare them for success Washington University in St. Louis in Upper School, college, and beyond. Students pursue Wesleyan University coursework in English, math, history, world languages, Yale University

The Search Group | Carney, Sandoe & Associates 5 [email protected] | www.carneysandoe.com science, physical education, and fine arts. They learn to collaborate meaningfully and productively with their peers. A vibrant advisory program, study program, and after-school athletics in grades seven and eight ensure enrichment and support both during and after school hours.

In the Upper School at Hockaday, academic courses are rigorous and challenging; even courses that don’t carry an honors or Advanced Placement designation are considered among the most demanding. In addition to core work in English, history, math, sciences, world languages, physical education, and the arts, students have a wide range of available electives, independent studies, and online courses from which to choose. Additionally, students may engage in directed independent study projects or pursue an online class through Hockaday’s participation in One Schoolhouse, a consortium of 83 independent girls’ and co-ed schools.

Athletics

As one of Hockaday’s Four Cornerstones, Athletics plays an important role in students’ lives. The School’s focus on athletics teaches students to enjoy a mental, physical, and ethical balance through learning that stems from teamwork, self-sacrifice, and perseverance. Thirty-two part-time and 11 full- time coaches work to support girls in their academic endeavors and model healthy athletic behavior. By competing as Daisies, girls develop a sense of self-esteem, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and cooperation that prepare them to meet challenges on the field and off. Athletes at the School go on to play their chosen sport at some of the top colleges and universities in the nation.

The Search Group | Carney, Sandoe & Associates 6 [email protected] | www.carneysandoe.com At the Middle and Upper School levels, girls can choose from 43 different athletic teams. Hockaday competes in the Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC) in , cross-country, , , , soccer, , and , , track and field, and . In addition, Hockaday students compete in crew and .

Arts

Creativity and collaboration are an integral component of a Hockaday education. Students enjoy myriad opportunities to explore their artistic passions and develop their performance abilities. From a Lower School musical celebrating the Centennial of the School to the Upper School AP Art Show, from orchestras in all three divisions of the School to a film program with 20 editing stations, and from a nationally competitive debate program to entirety of the Eighth Grade producing a full Broadway musical, the arts are alive at Hockaday.

Through Hockaday’s broad and deep arts program, students can test and develop their talent, take advanced and allied coursework, and have significant opportunities to express themselves in each of the art forms—visual art, music, drama, dance, and debate. An outstanding teaching faculty of practicing artists, directors, and performers have the commitment and passion to allow each student to realize a personal artistic vision.

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Life at Hockaday is vibrant and close-knit; students feel they are part of a family, and they forge close relationships with one another and with their teachers. Since 1915, boarding students have been warmly welcomed to campus. Today’s boarding students are a diverse group who hail from across the United States and around the world, enriching the entire school community with their broad range of cultures, experiences, and educational values. Newly renovated dormitories enhance the shared experience among boarders, who also enjoy a 4,000 square-foot fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, numerous art and science labs, and full dining service. Through the House Council, girls have the opportunity to lead their peers, plan student events, and gain personal skills that will benefit them in college and beyond.

Inside and outside the dorms, inclusion and community are important aspects of life at Hockaday. The School strives to develop strong, inclusive, multicultural communities that value the similarities and differences that exist among people of varied backgrounds.

Hockaday students are encouraged to give back to their local and global communities. As part of the Dr. William B. Dean Service Learning Program, Hockaday girls partner with boys from St. Mark’s School of Texas to serve and improve their community. Girls are involved in activities such as tutoring, building Habitat for Humanity homes, and partnering with organizations to understand issues such as hunger, homelessness, and domestic violence. Hockaday students have worked with over 200 organizations in the Dallas area.

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Hockaday’s beautiful 88-acre campus offers state-of-the-art facilities to help students learn and grow. Lower School students learn in the Ashley H. Priddy Lower School Building, which is filled with academic classrooms, several art and music rooms, a computer lab, and a French café. Academic classrooms for the Middle and Upper Schools were renovated in 2005 and feature two student common areas and study rooms.

The Lyda Hill ’60 STEAM Institute includes science labs, outdoor space, an Idea Lab equipped with two 3D printers, an engineering lab, a planetarium, and a lecture hall. The Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Family Center for the Arts opened in August 2016 and includes orchestra and choir rooms, a painting studio, individual practice rooms, a black box theater, ceramics studio, scene shop, dressing rooms for productions, and a state-of-the-art theater. An amphitheater also enhances the fine arts program and is located adjacent to the Center for the Arts. The Liza Lee Academic Research Center contains the School’s libraries, debate suite, photography and film labs, technology rooms, science exploration lab, AV rooms, and publications rooms.

Hockaday’s athletic facilities rival those of many colleges and universities and attest to the School’s recognition of the value and importance of athletics in the overall education of young women today. The Penson Athletic Center and a Lacerte Family Gymnasium house three full basketball courts convertible either to four full volleyball courts and a full game court, or to an indoor tennis court. Facilities also include two racquetball courts, a climbing wall, a gymnastics area, and a dance studio.

A natatorium with a six-lane 25-yard heated swimming pool is used by all students throughout the year in the development of basic swimming skills, advanced life-saving skills, and various aquatic games. It is also where interscholastic teams practice. The natatorium is open to faculty, staff, and students during The Search Group | Carney, Sandoe & Associates 9 [email protected] | www.carneysandoe.com non-academic hours. An outdoor swimming pool is located adjacent to the Boarding Department.

The Hill Family Wellness Center is a fully equipped athletic training area; an aerobics/dance facility; and a 4,000 square foot fitness center, which gives the school community a place to use specialized equipment and take classes in exercise and fitness to establish healthy habits of wellness for a lifetime.

The campus boasts 10 tennis courts and a tennis center which provides viewing for 90 spectators. Hockaday’s athletic fields include five playing fields that can be used for soccer and field hockey, a softball complex, an all-weather track, and 65 acres of open space.

Dallas, Texas

Dallas is a globally-conscious city with a booming economy, vibrant culture, and passionate sports scene. Founded in 1841, the city quickly rose to prominence as a hub for the oil and cotton industries. Easily connected to other cities by rail and interstate highways, Dallas continued to grow in importance throughout the 20th century. Today, Dallas is connected to the world through the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, headquarters for American Airlines and Love Field Airport, home to Southwest Airlines.

Home to the global headquarters of 12 Fortune 500 Companies, Dallas houses the third largest concentration of such companies in the nation and enjoys a booming economy based primarily on banking, commerce, telecommunications, computer technology, energy, healthcare, and transportation. Dallas is also one of 12 Federal Reserve Bank Districts and hosts one of four regional United States Patent and Trade Offices in the country.

The Search Group | Carney, Sandoe & Associates 10 [email protected] | www.carneysandoe.com A vibrant educational and intellectual city, Dallas is home to many institutions of learning such as Southern Methodist University, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and The University of Texas at Dallas. Hockaday is also fortunate to be in a city with a large and collegial network as well as an active non-profit and philanthropic community.

Dallas is a booming cultural hub, featuring cuisine and arts that represent a range of ethnicities and international cultures. Dallas’ Arts District features elegant venues that promote the visual and performing arts including the Dallas Museum of Art, the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Winspear Opera House, Wyly Theater, and the Nasher Sculpture Center, among others.

Fans cheer for four professional sports teams, including the Cowboys (NFL), Mavericks (NBA), Rangers (MLB), and Stars (NHL). Additionally, Dallas offers teams in horse racing, rugby, cricket, and soccer.

Dallas enjoys mild winters, crisp and beautiful springs and autumns, and warm summers. The cityscape is punctuated by multiple skyscrapers and handsome architecture. Iconic buildings include the Reunion Tower, JFK Memorial, and Dallas City Hall, designed by famed architect I.M. Pei.

Job Responsibilities

The Athletic Director supports the department in all aspects of athletics management. Reporting to Dr. Karen Warren Coleman, the Eugene McDermott Head of School, the Athletic Director supervises head coaches as well as a staff that is comprised of teaching faculty and adjunct coaches and supports the work and goals of the Department of Athletics and the School. The Athletic Director

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Essential functions include: • Supervise and evaluate performance of all members of the Athletics Department • Participate in hiring of all athletics and wellness staff • Build, maintain, and supervise an effective and collaborative team of athletics administrators, trainers, and coaches and ensure appropriate staffing of all coaching roles throughout the School • Provide appropriate orientation for all new coaches and ongoing professional development for all athletics administrators, trainers, and coaches • Host an annual meeting for entire coaching staff and seasonal meetings for respective coaches • Support coaching staff in their cultivation of relationships with players, coaches, and parents • Oversee the Hockaday Parents’ Association youth sports process • In collaboration with School stakeholders, define and execute the vision for Hockaday Athletics • Build and maintain interscholastic and conference (SPC and others) relationships; ensure alignment between school practice and league standards; represent the School in all athletic director meetings and league discussions • Oversee the scheduling of all athletics events and work with staff to plan logistics for all athletics contests, including transportation, hiring officials, parking, fielding logistical questions, crowd control, etc. • Oversee on- and off-campus facility schedules and transportation for games and practices • Attend as many athletics events as possible at all levels; travel with selected sports teams as appropriate • Work with coaches and collaborate with the College Counseling Office in support of athletes who are interested in competing at the college level • Serve as department lead on all internal special events (non-competition) • Strategize on behalf of the Department of Athletics on all internal and external matters • Serve as member of Senior Leadership Team in support of the School’s vision and mission • Attend Board of Trustees meetings as needed and report to Board of Trustees when requested

Facilities • Oversee, forecast, and plan the Athletics Department budget, including the purchasing of equipment and uniforms and all appropriate storage, maintenance, and inventorying • Work with the Business Office to maintain and ensure safe usage, care, and condition of all equipment, facilities, and fields • Ensure appropriate budgeting for Athletics-related capital expenditures in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer • Maintain oversight of Athletics databases (school website, rosters, certifications, athletic history, alumnae athletic history, alumnae contacts, etc.) • Oversee maintenance of Athletics website and social media

Community • Proactively build and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with colleagues across campus in support of Hockaday’s mission • Promote athletics throughout the School community, the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and the nation • Maintain positive community relationships with area athletic organizations • Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

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• Excellent communication skills • A proven ability as a strategic thinker • Outstanding organizational skills • The ability to be visible both within the Hockaday community and in the greater Dallas Fort Worth area • The ability to work collaboratively within and across departments • An ability to be a champion for girls and particularly girls in athletics • An empathetic and compassionate leadership style • Sense of amiability, geniality, and levity

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in athletic administration (preferred) • Bachelor’s degree in health, fitness, or education • Minimum of five years of athletic leadership experience • A love and enthusiasm for athletics and wellness and the positive effects they can have on students • Experience working with or teaching students • Extensive background in coaching • Experience with creating a budget and maintaining finances for a school’s athletic department • Experience scheduling and organizing multiple teams and coaches • Proven success operating within complex organizations, relating with and understanding constituencies campus wide • Outstanding organizational, communication, written, interpersonal, and analytical skills in a fast- paced environment with the ability to initiate, analyze, monitor, evaluate, and advance strategic plans and programs • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within timely deadlines • Proficient, organized, detail-oriented, and capable manager of people, program, and budgets • Ability to work independently and to exercise judgment and discretion

To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronically in one email and as separate documents (preferably PDFs) the following materials:

• A cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position; • A current résumé; • A list of five professional references with name, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission) to:

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