Athletics Director

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About this roleResponsible 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. This role may be required to work a fluctuating schedule to include nights, weekends, and at other locations as needed.

What a day of an Athletics Director looks like:

• 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.

• Conducts all tasks related to the preparation of the annual and other periodic budgets for the department. 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. Coaches, mentors, guides, and provides leadership to staff.

• Coordinates rentals and usage of the athletic fields, courts, and gym for athletic, College, and public events.

• Identifies and implements outside funding sources in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Develops on-going fundraising campaigns, such as sports camps and training seminars, and monitors the effectiveness of the programs implemented.

• Establishes relationships with local high schools and community partners. 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.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

• 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

Skilled in:                

• Thinking strategically, effectively analyzing data, and 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

Ability to:

• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service

• Accurately manage a budget

• Create a collegial, team-building work environment, cultivating productive, collaborative relationships with all constituent groups

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Regular physical attendance required

• Must be regularly present at most College sporting events

• Valid Florida driver’s license

Work Environment and Physical Demand - Frequency:

Lift or carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds - Seldom

Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Occasionally

Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills - Daily

Sit for extended periods of time - Daily

Stand for extended periods of time - Daily

Repetitive movement of wrists, hands, fingers - Hourly

Use of video display terminal - Hourly

Interaction with general public - Weekly

Identify and distinguish colors and shades of color - Occasionally

Communicate information verbally - Hourly

Communicate information in writing - Hourly

Receive and understand information through oral and written communication - Hourly

Proofread and check documents for accuracy - Weekly

Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury - Daily

Exposed to extreme temperatures - Daily

Exposed to loud noise levels - Daily

Work performed outdoors - Daily

Risk for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens - Occasionally

Operate a motor vehicle - Daily

Work a fluctuating work schedule - Daily

Walk on foot to perform tasks - Daily

Wait, there is more!

• Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

• Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. 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.

• Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

READY TO APPLY? Here's your application preparation!

Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:

• Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.

• Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.

• An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.

• The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled