Assistant Director of Athletics

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Executive-level salary

Professional development funding

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Athletics to join our client on a fully remote basis. This executive role supports the Director of Athletics in all facets of operations, including program development, budgeting, compliance, and fundraising, shaping the department's strategic direction and fostering a positive culture for student-athletes and staff.

The position emphasizes strong leadership, administrative acumen, and a passion for advancing collegiate athletics in a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in sports management, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in intercollegiate athletics administration.
• Experience in budget management, strategic planning, and fundraising.
• Strong understanding of NCAA/SAFL rules and compliance issues.
• Proven leadership and management skills with ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and remote leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Athletics in overall administration and management of the athletic department.
• Oversee compliance, student-athlete welfare, or sport oversight as needed.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets with fiscal responsibility.
• Lead fundraising initiatives and cultivate donors and stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to NCAA/SAFL regulations and institutional policies.
• Supervise and mentor assistant athletic directors, coaches, and staff.

Skills

Budget management

Strategic planning

Fundraising

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Master's degree in Sports Management or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Assistant Director of Athletics to join their organization on a fully remote basis. This senior leadership role will support the Director of Athletics in overseeing all aspects of the athletic department's operations, including program development, budget management, compliance, and fundraising. You will play a key role in shaping the vision and strategic direction of the department, ensuring excellence across all athletic programs and fostering a positive culture for student-athletes and staff. This position requires strong leadership, administrative acumen, and a passion for advancing collegiate athletics.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Athletics in the overall administration and management of the athletic department.
• Oversee specific operational areas such as compliance, student-athlete welfare, or sport oversight.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and resource optimization.
• Lead fundraising initiatives and cultivate relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to all NCAA/SAFL regulations and institutional policies.
• Supervise and mentor assistant athletic directors, coaches, and administrative staff.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in intercollegiate athletics administration.
• Demonstrated experience in budget management, strategic planning, and fundraising.
• Strong understanding of NCAA/SAFL rules and compliance issues.
• Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making abilities, effective in a remote leadership capacity.

Benefits

• Competitive executive-level salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work flexibility, allowing for work from any location.
• Significant opportunity to influence and lead within the athletics sector.
• Professional development funding and opportunities for advancement.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team.