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Director, Athletics
NCAA Market
Santa Monica, CA, United States
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Santa Monica College
Director, Athletics
Salary: $123,014 - $142,606 annually
Deadline: May 19, 2017
Position Profile
Under the direction of the Vice President, Student Affairs, the Athletic Director will provide leadership in all matters relating to the overall administration of Santa Monica College's athletic program. The Athletic Director manages fundraising efforts for athletic teams' programs and is responsible for oversight of coaches and classified support in the department. Due to the varied hours of athletic programs, this position includes a combination of day, evening and weekend assignments. The Athletic Director provides guidance, direction and participation with policy formulation recommendations in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Duties: Primary Duties & Responsibilities
• Direct, develop, implement, and supervise SMC's Athletic Program;
• Coordinate with Academic Affairs as the administrative lead for course scheduling and faculty and staff hiring.
• Oversee and ensure academic progress of student athletes;
• Provide coordination and supervision of academic support programs to promote student success of SMC's athletes.
• Prepare, direct, review, and supervise home athletic contests;
• Supervise athletic activities to ensure compliance with Commission on Athletics (COA), National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules, Title 9 requirements and local rules, regulations and policies;
• Implement activities which promote academic success for student-athletes.
• Conduct various eligibility and staff meetings to ensure understanding and application of all rules and requirements for college athletic programs;
• Serve as the administrative representative for department faculty evaluations;
• Supervise and evaluate classified staff.
• Develop, implement, and supervise athletic fundraising events and activities;
• Direct, monitor, and review budget preparation, requisitions of supplies and equipment, travel arrangements and official assignments;
• Maintain positive community relations and represent District at local, state, or national meetings pertinent to specific assignment;
• Communicate with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the public providing guidance, direction and assistance in athletic program related issues.
• Participate in participatory governance and administrative committee meetings as assigned;
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline appropriate for the administrative assignment and management of the program and one year of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the assignment; two years of related administrative or management experience; and, two years of college level head coaching experience.
• Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments may be judged by the District to be equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications for this position.
• May possess a Bachelor's degree and have a minimum of two years of related administrative or management experience and two years of college level coaching experience.
• Evidence of and sensitivity to understanding of the socio-economic, academic, cultural and ethnic diversity within the community college student population, including students with physical and/or learning disabilities is required, as these factors relate to differences in learning styles.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications
• A combination of six years of experience in community outreach, fundraising, promotions and college-level instruction in a related area is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing athletic programs;
• Experience with participatory governance and collaborative institutional and program planning.
• Equity Training: Experience in working with students from a diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Communication skill sets and the ability to effectively interact and work with others;
• Skills in addressing coaching techniques and procedures, sports administration, and budget development;
• Knowledge of the ability to exercise the provisions and intent of Title IX regulations.
• Knowledge of the general principles of organization, management, supervision and training.
• Knowledge of and the ability to stay current with the rules and regulations of the intercollegiate sports programs offered by the college, including those rules and regulations of the NCAA, NCA and the Commission of Athletics.
• Ability to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of the position;
• Ability to develop and implement a variety of fundraising strategies.
• Ability to plan and organize development strategies to best support the college's athletic programs.
• Ability to work successfully in an atmosphere of collegial decision making and participatory governance.
The Santa Monica Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and will implement a comprehensive program to put those principles into practice. All qualified applicants for employment and employees shall have full and equal access to employment opportunity.