Director, Athletics

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Superintendent/President, the Director of Athletics will plan, organize, direct, and manage the College’s Intercollegiate Athletic Program; supervise all personnel who work in support of the Intercollegiate Athletic Program; assist in the development, oversight, and operations of the academic programs related to athletics; and perform administrative support duties related to the operation of the athletic program. This position is overtime exempt.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

E = indicates essential duties of the position

• Administers all athletic department matters, including fiscal affairs, personnel, strategic planning, administrative responsibilities, facilities, public relations, and general operations. (E)
• Implements and enforces guidelines established by the District as well as pertinent rules and regulations of the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA), Western State Conference (WSC), and the Southern California Football Association (SCFA). (E)
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned activities, programs, and operations; recommends and administers policies, procedures, and programs; participates in long-range planning activities. (E)
• Prepares a variety of statistical and narrative reports to identify, develop, implement, and coordinate student-athlete academic success initiatives, including student equity and grant proposals. (E)
• Assesses the success of funded proposals and prepares evaluation reports. (E)
• Works collaboratively with the Kinesiology Department, participates in the development, administration and coordination of the Intercollegiate Athletic budget (District and Co-Curricular budgets); participates in the forecasting of funds; monitors and approves expenditures; requisitions instructional supplies and capital outlay; implement adjustments. (E)
• Participates in the selection, assignment, training, supervision and evaluation of staff; provides input as delineated in the faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement with respect to faculty instructors in coaching positions. (E)
• Supervises assigned personnel in accordance with District policy; provides and coordinates training for staff including student equity, non-discrimination, and sexual misconduct; participates in the evaluation of classified and certificated staff and faculty per District policy. (E)
• Develops and recommends the athletic schedule(s), including transportation/meals and assignment of officials; proposes the scheduling and staffing of day, evening, fall and spring athletic teams; provides administrative supervision at athletic events at District facilities and all football games (average two nights per week and often on weekends). Assigns administrative supervision responsibilities to appropriate employee when unavailable and/or events require simultaneous responsibilities. (E)
• In close collaboration with AVC Office of Admissions and Records, manages and monitors student athletic eligibility in accordance with state, conference, and district rules. Prepares and maintains all student athlete records, provides for the security and confidentiality of these records, and supervises the release of student information contained in these records. Directs the gathering, reporting, and analysis of the student-athlete statistics. (E)
• In consultation with Kinesiology Chair and appropriate staff, schedules and supervises the use of appropriate facilities. Recommends improvement of the physical plant as necessary. Manages and monitors both indoor and outdoor facilities including coordination with maintenance, community service, local community agencies, and local school sport groups. (E)
• Ensures compliance with District, conference and state regulations with the recruitment and retention of student athletes. (E)
• Establishes an atmosphere that promotes student success and integrates athletics into the broader educational mission of the district and maintains high standards of performance and ethical conduct for faculty, staff, and students. (E)
• Represents the District as an active member and participant at local, regional, and state meetings; attends conference meetings for directors of athletics as required. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of intercollegiate athletics as well as best practices to promote student retention and success. (E)
• Provides administrative leadership in working with the Division faculty and staff in identifying and implementing plans to raise funds to augment budgets for the District’s athletic teams and facilities improvement projects; primary accountability for managing and monitoring Foundation and Auxiliary account income and expenditures. Works collaboratively with the AVC Foundation with respect to fundraising efforts and activities. (E)
• Assumes responsibility for the intercollegiate Athletic Program’s compliance with pertinent rules and regulations as well as Title IX objectives; conducts regular meetings and training to promote strict adherence among personnel and student athletes to conferences and state athletic rules, regulations, and codes. In consultation with appropriate staff, completes the annual Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act survey, self-study, and other compliance reports required by local state, or federal agencies. (E)
• Coordinates publicity and public relations activities for the athletic program. Directs and reviews athletic web page content, with the assistance of the sports information person, as well as the appropriate use of other electronic social networking platforms to promote AVC Athletics. Directs and reviews work assignments of the sports information person. (E)
• In consultation with appropriate staff, reviews and updates the AVC Athletic Handbook; reviews CCCAA legislative proposals for their impact on AVC Athletics; assigns appropriate game management personnel for home athletic contests. (E)
• Organize fund raising and public awareness events, e.g. Golf Tournament, Hall of Fame Dinner, etc. (E)
• Work with the Learning Center and Coaches to ensure student athletic participation in The Zone
• Performs other duties as assigned. (E)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (minimum qualifications):

• Any combination equivalent to: graduation with a Master’s degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Recreation or Athletic Administration, or a related field, AND three (3) years’ experience in teaching, athletics and/or administration.
• Three (3) years of experience in an administrative leadership position with experience in, or closely related to, administration of athletic departments,
• Commitment to equity-based leadership and programming that ensures equitable access and support to eradicate disproportionate impact gaps.
• Knowledge and thorough understanding of CCCAA Rules and Regulations with regard to Athletic Programs, Recruiting, Eligibility, etc.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, differing abilities, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, passion for the pursuit of DEIA principles and actions and how that positively impacts the organization, and how positive leadership successfully promotes the achievement of all students’ educational goals.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Community college teaching and/or intercollegiate supervisory experience.
• Familiarity and competency with data collection methodologies, data reporting programs, and student success and equity outcomes.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California Driver’s License