TITLE: DIRECTOR ATHLETICS
GRADE: 16
JOB CODE: 0731
FLSA: EXEMPT
Job Summary
Directs, coordinates and develops specific student athletic
programs and coordinates the administrative and marketing programs, which
support the athletic programs.
Scope
This position works in the area of student services. Work
contacts include administrators, faculty, students, parents, community and
business groups and the public. Equipment used includes computers and athletic
equipment.
Supervision Received
This position reports to a Vice President responsible for
the student services function; receives general direction regarding routine and
standard matters and specific instructions regarding non-routine and sensitive
matters.
Supervision Exercised
Depending on
location/department, may supervise the positions of Program Advisor and Athletic
Specialist and/or other assigned staff, coaches, students and temporaries in
ongoing and special athletics programs, projects and events.
Representative Duties
Develops and implements specific athletic programs; directs
and coordinates a full range of athletic department services and programs;
advises other college personnel in planning programs and services; participates
on college and District committees and task forces related to athletics;
supervises utilization of the athletic facilities; recommends and reviews
policies for student and community use of facilities at the college; in
consultation with instructional personnel, coordinates athletic uses of
training and weight room facilities; reviews and recommends changes, repairs
and improvement of athletic equipment and facilities; arranges for athletic
events (game management); oversees the production of athletics handbooks, bulletins
and other publications; coordinates master athletic calendars; works with
college marketing and public relations department to arrange for marketing of
athletic programs; coordinates college vehicles for athletics travel, insurance
claim processing, concession procedures; develops and provides a variety of
student services and programs such as student athletic recruitment and
retention, academic tracking, athletic eligibility, health and safety; makes
recommendations in matters of student athlete discipline; facilitates programs
for student athletes; provides athlete and coach orientation, conditioning and
athletics training programs; develops athletics budget; reviews and controls
expenditures from athletic accounts; provides leadership for fund raising
activities; may present workshops and seminars related to the athletics;
advises students in eligibility and academic issues; attends athletic
events/competitions; supervises full and part time coaches and staff; provides
liaison with community, state and conference organizations related to
athletics; prepares reports and proposals; performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: current practices in the delivery of athletic
programs at post-secondary institutions; student athletic issues; supervision
techniques; basic budgeting and financial record-keeping and control
procedures; NJCAA rules and practices; sport procedures and practices.
Ability to: integrate multiple activities and programs
around the goals of the athletics program; participate with other personnel in
developing and coordinating activities, goals, and services; develop and
provide athletic services to meet the needs of a wide variety of student
athletes; supervise and train students and staff in a variety of labor
intensive activities; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish
cooperative working relationships in the course of performing assigned duties.
Training and Experience
Any combination of education, training and experience that
provides the required knowledge and abilities.
An example of this would be a college degree in social or behavioral
science, exercise science, athletics administration, or a related field and/or
demonstrated experience in program development and coordination of athletics or
a related activity.
Special Conditions of Employment
This position requires incumbent work flexible hours.
Working Conditions
This class specification is intended to indicate the basic
nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that
may be assigned. It does not imply that
all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it
necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.