What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Director (PC) position at Kern Community College District?
Salary
$122,024.45 - $172,417.36 Annually
Location
Porterville, CA
Job Type
Management - Classified Administrator
Job Number
FY24-2501105
College
Porterville College
Department/Division
Athletics
Opening Date
01/23/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
Basic Function
The Athletic Director is an administrative position that reports directly to the Vice President, Instruction, or assigned supervisor and is responsible for: planning, directing, and coordinating the operations of the intercollegiate athletic program and compliance of the Title IX within the laws, policies, procedures, and guidelines established by Porterville College, Kern Community College District, the Central Valley Conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and the California Community College Athletic Association.
Representative Duties
- Organizes and administers all programs of intercollegiate competition in men’s and women’s sports.
- Conducts regular meetings and training to promote strict adherence to conference and state athletic rules, regulations, and codes.
- Prepares and manages the annual budget and monitors all athletic-related expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner.
- Organizes the athletic department to achieve maximum efficiency in the utilization of staff, funds, and facilities and ensures appropriate and equitable distribution of funds and use of facilities between men’s and women’s sports.
- Implements federal, state, and local policy and procedures governing intercollegiate athletics.
- Coordinates all activities related to the scheduling of all athletic events, facilities, and transportation as necessary.
- Participates in the selection, supervision, and evaluation of the coaches, support staff, and athletic trainers.
- Represents the College and the athletic program to the community, the Central Valley Conference, and the California Community College Athletic Association.
- Prepares local and state reports and coordinate 3C2A program review.
- Assignments at off-campus sites, days, evenings, or weekends.
- Performs other duties as assigned or necessary in the management of collegiate athletics.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree in any field of study preferably in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Recreation, or Athletic Administration.
Two years of experience in an administrative leadership position with experience in or closely related to, administration of an athletic department.
Desirable:
- Experience in intercollegiate athletics.
- Employment experience in a college educational setting.
Completed application packet MUST include:
- Completed Online Application for Employment form
- Current resume
- Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
- Copy of legible transcripts
- List of five (5) professional references – Listed on application form
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Pertinent State and Federal laws, code, statues, and regulations.
- Best practices in implementing effective monitoring and training programs for athletics personnel, intercollegiate game management, competitive regulations compliance, and procurement of sports supplies and equipment.
- Organizational, administrative, financial management, oral, and written communication skills.
- Principles and practices of supervision, training, and evaluation.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Ability to:
- Interpret and apply National Collegiate Athletic Associate, California Community College Athletic Association, and Central Valley Conference rules and regulations.
- Demonstrate leadership abilities.
- Develop, implement, and assess program goals and outcomes.
- Plan and organize work. Prioritize and schedule work, train, and provide work directions to others.
- Represent the college in a professional manner.
- Direct and supervise the work of others and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to and willingness to work with students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and students with disabilities.
Knowledge and Skills (continued)
- Commitment to the academic development of all student-athletes and to the mission of the College.
- Establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with a variety of college staff and community partners.
SALARY RANGE
$ 122,024.45 - $ 172,417.36 annually
Maximum Entry Level Salary: $ 125,075.07 annually
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by February 6, 2025, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or re-initiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.
Completed application packet MUST include:
- Completed Online Application for Employment form
- Current resume
- Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
- Copy of legible transcripts
- List of five (5) professional references – Listed on application form
It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.
Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.
Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2021-2024 Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work Environment
The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
Employer
Kern Community College District
Kern Community College District provides a rich health and welfare benefits package to our full-time permanent employees, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability. In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection.
Limited benefits and Affordable Care Act (ACA) benefits are offered to less than full-time and temporary employees.
For a detailed list of benefit eligibility please visit our Benefits Website
Salary : $122,024 - $172,417
