Athletic Director

Position Overview:

The Athletic Director (AD) is responsible for the overall management and development of the school's athletic programs, ensuring that all sports activities are conducted with a focus on student-athlete success, safety, and academic achievement. The AD will oversee the planning, coordination, and evaluation of sports programs and staff, coordinate budgets, and serve as a key representative of the institution's athletic department to students, faculty, staff, and the community.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Management:

o Oversee all athletic programs and activities to ensure alignment with the institution’s mission and goals.

o Ensure that all sports programs are set up, organized, properly scheduled, and operated efficiently.

o Develop and implement policies and procedures for all aspects of the athletic program.

2. Staff Management:

o Hire, train, and supervise coaching staff, assistant coaches, and athletic support staff.

o Conduct regular performance evaluations for all staff members.

3. Resource Management:

o Oversee the procurement of athletic equipment and facilities maintenance.

o Seek out and manage athletic sponsorships, donations, and fundraising activities.

o Contributes to, monitors with, adheres to, and communicates athletic budget with appropriate parties.

4. Compliance and Safety:

o Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as rules from athletic governing bodies (e.g., NJCAA).

o Ensure the health and safety of all student-athletes, including the management of medical, insurance, and emergency protocols.

o Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes to ensure eligibility and overall success.

5. Public Relations and Communication:

o Serve as the public face of the athletic department, fostering positive relationships with the community, media, and alumni.

o Represent the institution in meetings and at conferences related to athletics.

o Responsible for management of all public athletic events

6. Facility and Equipment Management:

o Oversee the maintenance and improvement of athletic facilities.

o Ensure that all equipment is safe, functional, and available for use.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in sports management, physical education, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Proven experience in managing an athletic department or sports programs
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of relevant athletic regulations and standards.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, faculty, and the community.
• Demonstrated alignment with the mission, vision, and values of PNWCC.

Work Environment:

• The position may require evening and weekend work, particularly during sports seasons and events.
• The AD will need to travel for events, competitions, and recruiting purposes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekdays

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $80,000