Athletic Director Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for athletic director, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for rules interpretations of NCAA and Conference regulations to member institutions.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Prior experience at the collegiate level is preferred
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary medical environment
• Excellent communication, administrative, time management and interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge of MicroSoft Office, specifically, Word and Excel
• Expertise in electronic medical record keeping
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA requirements
• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (BOC)
• Red Cross First Aid, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the athletic director position.

Previously, I was responsible for assistance and oversight in the daily operation on an NCAA Division I athletics academic program and the student-athlete academic progress and welfare.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Compute discount, interest, profit and loss
• Complete working knowledge of and experience with NCAA Division I football rules and regulations
• Familiarity with Nike ordering platforms and processes is preferred
• Knowledge of and experience with college student development
• Strong communications skills (written, interpersonal, public)
• Experience with academic support programs for college student athletes
• Knowledge of NCAA academic rules and Academic Progress Rate
• Experience with Division I NCAA academic compliance

I would like to submit my application for the athletic director opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for interpretations of NCAA and RMAC rules to coaches, student-athletes and staff;.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• AED (automated external defibrillator) certification
• General knowledge of SIDEARM Content Management System, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office and Stat Crew Software
• Supervisory experience with annual giving personnel
• Experience working with annual fund solicitation and donor benefits program
• Familiarity with annual fundraising/giving best practices and experience with implementation of annual giving campaigns
• Demonstrated computer & organization skills
• Athletic procurement experience with or at the university level
• Experience with eVA (Commonwealth of Virginia procurement system)

In response to your job posting for athletic director, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for staff members with professional development opportunities, including informing departmental members of policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the NCAA, HCAC, NCAC, Title IX and Earlham College.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising principles
• Working knowledge of Paciolan software
• Demonstrated knowledge of donor management software
• Possess excellent attention to detail, grammar and proofreading skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated success in supervising senior-level executives/staff, developing and monitoring a comprehensive budgeting process, and overseeing an annual fundraising effort
• Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics and the relationship between academics and athletics
• Supports the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Demonstration of strategic leadership characteristics

Please consider me for the athletic director opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for nCAA rules education to coaches, staff, student-athletes and boosters on a regular basis.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work with coaches in the program Guilford’s senior leadership and the public
• Experience in coaching and/or sports management
• Proven experience in leading and supervising personnel and budgets
• Fluency in American Sign Language at time of employment
• Able to tolerate repetitive motions and prolonged sitting at keyboard
• Able to drive during varying weather and light conditions
• Able to bend, reach, twist and stoop on an occasional basis
• Able to mentor and motivate coaches and student-athletes for excellence as opportunities arise