Burr and Burton Academy (BBA), a public-serving independent high school of approximately 800 students in southern Vermont, seeks an Athletic Director to lead a comprehensive, mission-driven athletic program rooted in education-based athletics. BBA believes athletics are an extension of the classroom—developing leadership, character, resilience, teamwork, and belonging. This is an opportunity to lead a program with strong momentum, excellent facilities, and a community that believes athletics matter because students matter.
The BBA Athletic Program
BBA’s athletic program supports 54 teams in 38 sports across three seasons, including both traditional and emerging sports. Roughly 70% of students participate in athletics, with many competing in multiple seasons. The program emphasizes broad participation alongside competitive excellence and has benefited from significant investment in facilities, leadership development, and inclusive programming, including Unified Sports. BBA competes under the Vermont Principals Association and is a member of the Southern Vermont League. BBA is recognized as a Special Olympics Banner School and most recently received the 2025 Quality Program Assessment Award as an Exemplary Athletic Program from the NIAAA.
The Athletic Director is first and foremost a leader of people. This position requires steady leadership, strong judgment, and the ability to guide a community of students, coaches, parents, and colleagues. The Director oversees all aspects of the athletic program while ensuring strong alignment with BBA’s mission and values.
Student well-being, healthy competition, and education-based decision-making are central to all aspects of the program.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and stewarding a comprehensive, education-based athletic program.
Recruiting, mentoring, evaluating, and supporting coaches through clear expectations and ongoing feedback.
Fostering a culture of leadership, inclusion, sportsmanship, and student well-being.
Overseeing athletic operations, including scheduling, facilities, transportation, budgeting, compliance, and risk management.
Serving as a visible and engaged presence at practices, competitions, and school events.
Problem-solving and communicating clearly and calmly with students, families, coaches, colleagues, and community partners.
Collaborating closely with school leadership and faculty.
BBA seeks a candidate who:
Believes deeply in education-based athletics.
Has experience leading adults in complex environments (athletic administration and/or coaching experience preferred).
Demonstrates strong judgment, emotional intelligence, and calm presence—especially in moments of conflict.
Balances strong organizational skills with relational leadership.
Is comfortable honoring tradition while shaping the next chapter of BBA’s athletic program.
A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree and athletic administration credentials are preferred.
Burr and Burton Academy is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community and encourages candidates from all backgrounds—especially those excited by complexity, collaboration, and purpose-driven leadership—to apply.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resumé to
Jamaica Kaercher, Administrative Assistant to the Headmaster and the Associate Head of School, at jkaercher@burrburton.org.
Candidate interviews will commence the week of February 9, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submission is encouraged.