Athletics Director

About the role

Responsible for providing leadership and supervision of NJCAA Division II and Division I intercollegiate athletic and club sports programs. Ensures safety, facility maintenance, academic, financial, and risk management standards are met. Directs athletic functions, coaches athletic teams, coordinates fundraising events, and establishes and maintains community relations with local high schools and donors.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a head coach, providing competitive coaching, supervision, and management of the assigned athletic team and staff.
• Develops and maintains athletic policies and procedures.
• Researches, interprets, and complies with NJCAA, FCSAA, Title IX, institutional, and other applicable rules and regulations.
• Oversees and promotes athletics on all campuses and in the community including campus visits, community service, special events, tabling, and fairs.
• Identifies and explores new sport trends and potential offerings.
• Holds appropriate parties accountable for financial practices that promote sound fiscal management including implementing cost savings on travel, equipment, and other department needs.
• Directs gameday operations.
• Schedules the personnel required to ensure proper coverage and successful operation of events.
• Represents the College at athletic competitions.
• Observes and evaluates the performance of direct and indirect reports.
• Counsels, mentors, guides, and provides leadership to staff.
• Collaborates with departments to build public relations, marketing, and communications programs for athletic programs.
• Develops short-term and long-range goals, objectives, priorities, and recommendations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree
• Four years of related experience, to include supervisory experience
• Knowledge of sports and sport-specific rules
• NJCAA and Title IX rules and regulations
• Athletic program best practices and procedures
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications

Skills

• Thinking strategically
• Effectively analyzing data
• Implementing data-informed decisions
• Managing and resolving conflict in a positive manner
• Motivating employees to apply the effort necessary to attain organizational and departmental goals
• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
• Communicating information verbally and in writing on a regular basis
• Interacting in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public

Benefits

• Tuition fee waiver at PBSC
• Tuition reimbursement
• Degree recognition award
• Educational leave
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution
• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more
• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off
• Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more
• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more
• Retailer Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans

Pay

$83,826.00 annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.

Schedule

Fluctuating work schedule to include nights, weekends, and at other locations as needed.