Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid and Head Boy's Varsity Lacrosse Coach

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:

• Serve as a trusted responsive and empathetic point of contact for prospective
  families demonstrating warmth professionalism and personalized care in all
  interactions.
• Provide engaging campus tours.
  
• Lead Middle School (Grades 5-8) and Upper School (Grades 9-12) admissions
  efforts coordinating all aspects of the application review process in partnership
  with the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management.
  
• Collaborate closely with the Heads of Middle and Upper School and Admissions
  
• Committees to ensure mission-aligned thoughtful enrollment decisions.

• Direct and enhance all elements of student experience during the admissions
  journey including interviews shadow days and ambassador connections.

• Partner with colleagues to design and execute dynamic admissions events that
  showcase the TVS experience in authentic and compelling ways.

• Stay deeply informed about TVSs Middle and Upper School programs as well as
  trends in independent school enrollment financial aid and competitive positioning.

• Lead the Student Ambassador Program-selecting training and inspiring student
  leaders to represent TVS with confidence and authenticity.

• Oversee all aspects of financial aid administration including file review
  recommendations and data presentation for the Financial Aid Committee.

• Manage data regarding financial aid and present it to the Director of Admissions
  and Financial Aid Committee as needed.

• Review financial aid files and make recommendations to the Director of Admissions
  and Enrollment Management and the Financial Aid Committee for allocation of
  financial aid funds in accordance with the schools policies and procedures.

• Participate fully in the life of the school and community modeling engagement and
  enthusiasm across all divisions.

• 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.

• Abiding by the rules and regulations established by the TVS Southwest Preparatory
  Conference () and Texas High School Lacrosse League ().

• 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.

• The Program Director will collaborate with the Director of Athletics on hiring retention
  evaluation and professional development of coaching staff.

• Scheduling games in conjunction with the Program Director for SPC and THSLL.

• Working collegially with fellow coaches and Athletic Department staff.

• Coordinating summer coaching/playing opportunities and camp selection with players (and
  families).

• Working closely with the College Counseling office in the recruitment/placement of players.

• Representing TVS and the Athletic program in a professional manner and within the bounds
  of good sportsmanship.

• Generating additional support of the program throughout the greater TVS community and
  through building connections with Lower School Middle School students and families.

• Remain well versed in coaching concepts and continuously seek resources to improve
  practices and team performance.

• Collaborating with the TVS Director of Transportation to schedule and complete your
  physical and ESC Region 11 Bus Driver certification prior to the start of coaching duties.

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.

• Attention to detail strong organizational skills ability to work independently and in
  a collaborative environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word Excel Outlook email Google and internet
  applications such as Canva.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to all federal and state laws regarding
  student and family information and all personal identifying information.

• Possess the ability to use student information systems databases and technologies.

• Bachelors degree in a related field required.

• A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated success coaching at the club varsity high
  school level or above as a JV/Varsity head or assistant coach.

• Support fully the four main objectives of the TVS Mission Statement.
  Recognize embrace and advance institutional goals for Equity Inclusion and
  Community.

• Exemplify personal and professional integrity.

• Work collaboratively with all TVS employees.

• Possess strong oral and written communication skills organizational technological
  and interpersonal skills.

• Have a strong commitment to the multi-sport student-athlete concept.

• Successfully complete CPR and TVS employee required training.

• Possess or obtain valid Texas drivers 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

Required Experience:

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