Athletic Director, Grades 6-12

Overview:
The Athletic Director is responsible for leading and managing the Taipei American School athletics programs for both Middle School and Upper School, overseeing all operations to ensure a high-quality experience for students, coaches, and the school community. This role requires collaboration across the school to align athletic programs with the Taipei American School mission. The Athletic Director must demonstrate strategic leadership, excellent communication, and strong organizational skills to foster a culture of excellence in school athletics. The position directly supervises eight staff members: two Associate Athletic Directors, one Assistant Athletic Director/Athletic Trainer, one Head Athletic Trainer, one Assistant Athletic Trainer, one Office Assistant, one Scheduler, and one part-time Office Assistant.

To Apply

Interested applicants should review the job details on the TAS careers page (https://www.tas.edu.tw/about/careers) and submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references via the TAS online application link here (https://taipei-american-school.skoolspotrecruit.com/job/872875/athletic-director-grades-6-12). Please note that direct applications via email or other channels will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as Taipei American School reserves the right to close the selection process at any time.

Number of Contract Days

190

Starting Salary Range

USD$ 64,141

Taxes

Off-island hired faculty members who do not hold any of the following valid ROC nationality/citizenship status (ROC household registration, ROC ID Card, ROC passport, ROC nationality) are exempt from ROC tax on income received from Taipei American School.

Accommodation

Livelihood supplement is provided for direct overseas hired faculty to support cost of living, housing and travel expenses.

Flights/Transport

One way lowest economy class airfare will be provided to faculty and authorized dependents upon initial employment from home of record location to Taipei and another one way economy class airfare will be provided upon separation from Taipei returning to home of record location. It is a taxable benefit, which might be subject to income and payroll taxes depending on the employee’s citizenship.

Moving Allowance

TAS will pay a relocation allowance towards the shipment of personal effects into/out of Taiwan at the beginning of a Direct Off-Island Hired employee’s initial contract. The amount of the allowance paid by TAS is determined by the employee’s Home of Record locations. The relocation allowance is a taxable benefit, which might be subject to income and payroll taxes depending on the employee’s citizenship.

Dependent Opportunities

1. Tuition remission benefit may be provided to full time faculty's children who are eligible and meet the school admission criteria.
2. Numbers of tuition remission is subject to approval

Medical

All personnel must have health and hospitalization insurance. For non-ROC citizens, the school carries a group health plan (CIGNA/MetLife) and pays the premium for all those enrolled in individual or family plans; new employees and their authorized dependents are covered under the school's CIGNA/MetLife insurance plan from the effective starting date of their contracts. Faculty who are ROC nationals are covered by the school’s policy with Shin Kong Group Insurance for health and disability coverage.

All TAS employees are required to participate in Taiwan’s National Health Insurance (NHI). When non-ROC employees receive their Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) cards, TAS automatically will enroll them in the NHI.

Dental

Dental care is also available through Taiwan's National Health Insurance. The employee’s portion of the charge for NHI is deducted from your monthly salary; the premium is based on your salary and the number of dependents that are covered.

Other

In addition to salary, direct off-island hired employees are paid a livelihood supplement. This is intended to assist with the expenses of living in Taiwan (such as rent, utilities, and holiday travel).

Retirement

Participation in a Taipei American School retirement plan is mandatory. Taipei American School contributes a fixed percentage (currently 10%) of the contract base salary for the months in which salary is paid.