What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Director position at Klamath Community College?
JOB
JOB SUMMARYKlamath Community College (KCC) seeks an Athletic Director to help build and lead our newly established Athletics department into the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC). This is a unique, multi-faceted role combining leadership, coaching, academic support, recruitment, and program development. The successful candidate will play a critical role in establishing a culture of excellence in athletics, fostering student-athlete success, and growing KCC’s athletic programs.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTo perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the position description satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Athletic Program Development: Lead the creation and development of the college’s athletic program from the ground up, establishing policies and processes for success.Coaching: Serve as the head coach of the men’s soccer team, responsible for team development, training, and competition within the NWAC. Build a winning culture focused on discipline, teamwork, and athletic excellence.Recruitment and Retention: Drive recruitment efforts for both men’s and women’s athletic programs, actively scouting talent and ensuring the recruitment of athletes who fit KCC’s academic and athletic standards.Academic Support: Provide academic support to student-athletes, ensuring their success in coursework, retention, and timely graduation.Student Success: Develop strategies to enhance student-athlete success, including improving graduation rates, transfer percentages, and maintaining high academic GPAs for athletes.Program Growth: Assist in the development of women’s sports programs, contributing to KCC’s goal of creating diverse athletic opportunities.Collaborative Efforts: Work closely with faculty, staff, and administration to integrate athletics into the broader mission of the college, promoting student engagement and community outreach.Administrative Leadership: Participate in institutional planning and decision-making processes related to the growth and development of KCC’s athletic department. Administrative LeadershipParticipate in institutional planning and decision-making processes related to the growth and development of KCC’s athletic department.Provide information and advice to students, parents, staff, program participants and/or the public regarding program content, policies and activities, recommend or enact alternative courses of action.Ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures set forth by Klamath Community College, the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC), Oregon state and federal guidelines.Coordinate with the KCC Athletic Commissioners to oversee completion of NWAC compliance duties, including: Letter of intent, athletic eligibility reports for all intercollegiate sports, tracer reports, grant in aid report, president's medal, report and maintaining student-athlete records in accordance with the rules and regulations of the NWAC.Department of Education Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Survey.Develop an annual departmental budget based on student activity fees, institutional dollars, and monies raised. Work closely with the ASKCC to develop annual budget proposals. Maintain strong collaboration relationships with ASKCC student leadership in order to enhance support for athletic programs.Approve all departmental expenditures, monitor budget activities, and ensure responsible budget practices. Oversee travel arrangements.Monitor and ensure equity of opportunity in men's and women's athletics by keeping informed of legal requirements and consulting with college staff regarding Title IX compliance.Coordinate officiating and provide for game management staffing and supervision at all home athletic events, including assisting visiting teams and coordinating event safety.Develop and submit an area plan for the office of institutional effectiveness as it relates to accreditation. Keep plan current as changes occur within the institution or the Northwest Athletic Conference.Department Leadership and SupervisionResponsible for the supervision of the staff and management of the day-to-day operations of the KCC Athletic Department.Promote a positive working environment within the athletic department and create a sense of team amongst athletic department and related staff.Promote successful academic achievement of student-athletics by making coaches and student-athletes aware of advising, tutoring, early warning/intervention systems and other appropriate services available online or on campus.Provide culturally responsive leadership in promoting equitable access and successful educational outcomes for historically minoritized and under-served students.Recruit, hire, supervise and evaluate coaching staff and support staff.Participate in personnel decisions involving student and part-time employees and recommend hiring, dismissals, disciplinary actions and position allocations for athletic work-study students. Prepare and maintain administrative and business reports, forms and records, or supervise staff, work-study students and/or volunteers engaged in these tasks.Coordinate with administrative services and coaches with regard to the selling of athletic apparel. Coordinate components of sports camp programs.Supervise scheduling, event management, outside use and events.Evaluate facilities and equipment; ensure that all facilities and equipment are safe and in good working order, develop and maintain inventory of equipment.Coordinate with facilities on upgrades, repairs, and maintenance.Develop vision and plan for athletics department facilities improvements and work closely with all head coaches regarding facility needs.Manage and coordinate usage of athletic facilities for KCC team practices and events.Coordinate facilities schedule with instruction (i.e., physical education department).NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESIf assigned, this position may require administrative work on grant-funded program activities and reporting.Other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS ROLEStrong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate, teach, and build relationships with student-athletes.Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain athletes while building a competitive sports program.Familiarity with athletic administration and creating policies and processes that align with NCAA or NWAC standards including knowledge of Title IX compliance and other regulatory guidelines for college athletics.Ability to provide academic support, ensuring student-athletes meet academic and athletic requirements.Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONSFrequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Able to stand for prolonged periods of time, to run and to lead physically demanding training sessions. Reach with hands and arms. Required to talk and hear consistently. Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to fifty [50] pounds if necessary.Ability to travel within and out of state for intercollegiate competition, industry-related conferences, and/or other intra/interstate travel as needed.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This position is open until filled, for best consideration please apply by February 1, 2025. Print Name: __________________________________________ Employee Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _________________________ MM/DD/YY It is the policy of Klamath Community College to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
JOB SUMMARYKlamath Community College (KCC) seeks an Athletic Director to help build and lead our newly established Athletics department into the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC). This is a unique, multi-faceted role combining leadership, coaching, academic support, recruitment, and program development. The successful candidate will play a critical role in establishing a culture of excellence in athletics, fostering student-athlete success, and growing KCC’s athletic programs.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTo perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the position description satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Athletic Program Development: Lead the creation and development of the college’s athletic program from the ground up, establishing policies and processes for success.Coaching: Serve as the head coach of the men’s soccer team, responsible for team development, training, and competition within the NWAC. Build a winning culture focused on discipline, teamwork, and athletic excellence.Recruitment and Retention: Drive recruitment efforts for both men’s and women’s athletic programs, actively scouting talent and ensuring the recruitment of athletes who fit KCC’s academic and athletic standards.Academic Support: Provide academic support to student-athletes, ensuring their success in coursework, retention, and timely graduation.Student Success: Develop strategies to enhance student-athlete success, including improving graduation rates, transfer percentages, and maintaining high academic GPAs for athletes.Program Growth: Assist in the development of women’s sports programs, contributing to KCC’s goal of creating diverse athletic opportunities.Collaborative Efforts: Work closely with faculty, staff, and administration to integrate athletics into the broader mission of the college, promoting student engagement and community outreach.Administrative Leadership: Participate in institutional planning and decision-making processes related to the growth and development of KCC’s athletic department. Administrative LeadershipParticipate in institutional planning and decision-making processes related to the growth and development of KCC’s athletic department.Provide information and advice to students, parents, staff, program participants and/or the public regarding program content, policies and activities, recommend or enact alternative courses of action.Ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures set forth by Klamath Community College, the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC), Oregon state and federal guidelines.Coordinate with the KCC Athletic Commissioners to oversee completion of NWAC compliance duties, including: Letter of intent, athletic eligibility reports for all intercollegiate sports, tracer reports, grant in aid report, president's medal, report and maintaining student-athlete records in accordance with the rules and regulations of the NWAC.Department of Education Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Survey.Develop an annual departmental budget based on student activity fees, institutional dollars, and monies raised. Work closely with the ASKCC to develop annual budget proposals. Maintain strong collaboration relationships with ASKCC student leadership in order to enhance support for athletic programs.Approve all departmental expenditures, monitor budget activities, and ensure responsible budget practices. Oversee travel arrangements.Monitor and ensure equity of opportunity in men's and women's athletics by keeping informed of legal requirements and consulting with college staff regarding Title IX compliance.Coordinate officiating and provide for game management staffing and supervision at all home athletic events, including assisting visiting teams and coordinating event safety.Develop and submit an area plan for the office of institutional effectiveness as it relates to accreditation. Keep plan current as changes occur within the institution or the Northwest Athletic Conference.Department Leadership and SupervisionResponsible for the supervision of the staff and management of the day-to-day operations of the KCC Athletic Department.Promote a positive working environment within the athletic department and create a sense of team amongst athletic department and related staff.Promote successful academic achievement of student-athletics by making coaches and student-athletes aware of advising, tutoring, early warning/intervention systems and other appropriate services available online or on campus.Provide culturally responsive leadership in promoting equitable access and successful educational outcomes for historically minoritized and under-served students.Recruit, hire, supervise and evaluate coaching staff and support staff.Participate in personnel decisions involving student and part-time employees and recommend hiring, dismissals, disciplinary actions and position allocations for athletic work-study students. Prepare and maintain administrative and business reports, forms and records, or supervise staff, work-study students and/or volunteers engaged in these tasks.Coordinate with administrative services and coaches with regard to the selling of athletic apparel. Coordinate components of sports camp programs.Supervise scheduling, event management, outside use and events.Evaluate facilities and equipment; ensure that all facilities and equipment are safe and in good working order, develop and maintain inventory of equipment.Coordinate with facilities on upgrades, repairs, and maintenance.Develop vision and plan for athletics department facilities improvements and work closely with all head coaches regarding facility needs.Manage and coordinate usage of athletic facilities for KCC team practices and events.Coordinate facilities schedule with instruction (i.e., physical education department).NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESIf assigned, this position may require administrative work on grant-funded program activities and reporting.Other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS ROLEStrong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate, teach, and build relationships with student-athletes.Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain athletes while building a competitive sports program.Familiarity with athletic administration and creating policies and processes that align with NCAA or NWAC standards including knowledge of Title IX compliance and other regulatory guidelines for college athletics.Ability to provide academic support, ensuring student-athletes meet academic and athletic requirements.Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONSFrequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Able to stand for prolonged periods of time, to run and to lead physically demanding training sessions. Reach with hands and arms. Required to talk and hear consistently. Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to fifty [50] pounds if necessary.Ability to travel within and out of state for intercollegiate competition, industry-related conferences, and/or other intra/interstate travel as needed.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This position is open until filled, for best consideration please apply by February 1, 2025. Print Name: __________________________________________ Employee Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _________________________ MM/DD/YY It is the policy of Klamath Community College to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
