Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance and Student Athlete Wellness

Virginia Reign FC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading athletics program is seeking an Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance and Student Athlete Wellness in New York. This role involves ensuring adherence to NCAA regulations, fostering student athlete welfare, and administrative support within a competitive athletics environment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and strong compliance experience. Leadership in programming and community initiatives is essential for successful integration into the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.
• 1-2 years previous NCAA compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track all educational initiatives for student athletes.
• Oversee leadership development for Student Athlete Advisory Committee.
• Support the execution of all varsity athletic contests.

Skills

Compliance

Leadership

Education Programming

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in sports management or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance and Student Athlete Wellness reports directly to the Associate Athletics Director and Director of Compliance, and is expected to adhere to all NCAA, NESCAC and Hamilton College rules and regulations. This position serves as a member of the Director of Athletics senior management team and provides operational, compliance, and student athlete leadership and welfare support to all 29 varsity intercollegiate athletics programs.

Responsibilities

Athletics Compliance - 50%

Responsible for coordinating and tracking all departmental staff and student athlete education on; student athlete eligibility training, Title IX training, NCAA annual testing and training, bystander intervention training, and hazing prevention training;

Implementing and conducting educational initiatives, programs and in-person trainings for internal constituents, including but not limited to: student athlete compliance meetings, new staff compliance orientation;

Enforcement and monitoring of all policies and procedures including recruiting, eligibility, playing/practice season and roster management tracking and reporting:

Monitoring and communicating information, and navigating issues related to the NCAA Eligibility Center and incoming eligibility and amateurism certification;

Maintaining NCAA transfer portal, permissions to contact and responding to all student athlete self releases;

Supporting the Associate Athletics Director with ongoing NCAA Division III rules and NESCAC interpretations;

Assisting the Associate Athletics Director to ensure consistency and equity across all varsity sports; Supporting the Associate Athletics Director, as needed, in preparing institutional, conference and NCAA reports, waiver and violation submissions;

Maintaining positive relationship with departmental coaches and staff, as well as campus partners to assist in maintaining a positive culture of compliance.

Student Athlete Wellness - 40%

Oversee leadership development for the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Athletes of Color Initiative (ACI), Student Athlete DEI team, and program planning and implementation for all student athletes;

Serve as the primary administrative liaison to the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Athletes of Color Initiative (ACI), the Student Athlete DEI team, and Radical Hope (student mental health and wellness programming)

Lead and oversee team engagement, student athlete development, education programming, DEI initiatives, Mental Health and Wellness initiatives;

Attend NCAA and NESCAC student athlete meetings, as necessary; Attend NCAA annual Inclusion Forum.

General Athletics Administration - 10%

Support the execution of all varsity athletic contests, and with NESCAC and NCAA championships; Serve as a member of the Athletic Director's senior management team. Contributes to department-wide administration, policy development and strategic planning efforts;

Maintains effective relationships with students, staff, faculty, alumni and athletic supports groups; Availability for frequent evening/weekend work at major athletic events;

Participate in professional development activities in conjunction with the NCAA Division III Strategic Alliance Matching Grant.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferably in the areas of sports management/athletic administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1-2 years of previous NCAA compliance experience.