Athletics Operations Director

Montgomery College; United States; On-site; USD 82,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Tuition waiver for employee and depend

Job summary

Montgomery College invites applications for the position of Athletics Operations Director. The role leads the operational administration of intercollegiate athletics, club, and intramural programs, ensuring compliance, logistics coordination, and student‑athlete academic support.

The director supervises staff and collaborates with coaches and partners. The position is full‑time, exempt, with a typical M‑F schedule and occasional evenings/weekends for events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sports management, physical education, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in intercollegiate athletics operations or a related area within higher education.
• Two years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Knowledge of NJCAA rules, eligibility standards, and reporting requirements.
• Ability to manage complex operational processes and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for daily operations of intercollegiate athletics, including logistics, compliance, and program coordination.
• Oversees eligibility and compliance reporting in alignment with NJCAA and institutional requirements.
• Coordinates academic support services for student‑athletes and scheduling of game operations and officials.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance

Logistics coordination

Communication

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in sports management or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Job Description Montgomery College invites applications for the position of full-time Athletics Operations Director in the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics. Reporting to the Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, the Athletics Operations Director provides leadership for the operational administration of the College’s intercollegiate athletics, as well as the club and intramural programs. The position is responsible for ensuring the effective execution of athletics operations through strong compliance practices, coordination of logistics, and support for student-athlete academic success. Working in close collaboration with coaches, College partners, and institutional stakeholders, the Director ensures consistency, efficiency, and accuracy in athletics operations across the College. The role provides oversight for compliance and reporting, academic support coordination, game, camp, and tournament logistics, facilities operations, and scheduling of officials. The Athletic Operations Director supervises staff, coaches, and student assistants as needed. This is a full-time non-bargaining, exempt Grade 31 position with a typical schedule of Monday–Friday schedule of 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with frequent evening and weekend hours required to support games, events and athletic operations. The primary work location is in Rockville, Maryland. The position is eligible for telework up to one (1) day a week after the completion of the six (6) month probationary period. Telework eligibility is based on the operational needs of the area. This position requires occasional travel to other Montgomery College campuses and other regional colleges as needed. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, belonging, and inclusiveness.

Job Duties Include but are not limited to:

• Provides leadership and direction for the daily operations of intercollegiate athletics, including logistics, compliance, and program coordination.
• Ensures compliance with NJCAA, MD JUCO, and institutional requirements, including eligibility verification, documentation, and reporting.
• Oversees the coordination and submission of all required athletic eligibility and compliance reporting.
• Provides leadership for the development, implementation, and oversight of intramural sports programs, ensuring opportunities for broad student engagement, alignment with student development goals, and effective coordination of resources, scheduling, and program delivery.
• Oversees the coordination of academic support services for student-athletes, including monitoring academic progress and facilitating connections to instructional faculty, counseling, advising, basic needs resources, tutoring, and other student support services.
• Provides leadership for the logistics for home and away competitions, including scheduling facilities, coordinating transportation, arranging accommodations, traveling with teams, as needed, and ensuring readiness of game operations.
• Provides leadership for the scheduling and coordination of game officials, including referees, umpires, and other required personnel.
• Supports the management and utilization of athletics facilities, in collaboration with Facilities and Academic Affairs, ensuring effective scheduling and operational readiness.
• Works collaboratively with coaches and staff to ensure effective program delivery and a positive student-athlete experience.
• Provides leadership for personnel management, including hiring, supervision, training, and evaluation of operational staff.
• Supports audits, reporting requirements, and data tracking related to athletics operations and compliance.
• Assists with program promotion, communication, and coordination of athletics-related events and activities.
• Collaborates with institutional partners to ensure alignment between athletics operations and student success priorities.
• Maintains awareness of regulatory updates and operational best practices in intercollegiate athletics.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in sports management, physical education, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in intercollegiate athletics operations or a related area within higher education.
• Two years of supervisory or leadership experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics operations and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of NJCAA rules, eligibility standards, and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of event and logistics coordination, including scheduling and facilities management.
• Ability to manage complex operational processes and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and with diverse stakeholders.
• Skill in personnel supervision, hiring, and evaluation.

Hiring Range:

Hiring Range: Initial salary placement for new hires typically falls between the minimum and midpoint of the range ($81,740 - $106,250) annually and is based on relevant candidate experience and internal equity.

The maximum salary for this position is $130,760 annually.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable). Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earnings restrictions, per state law.

• generous paid vacation
• sick
• paid holidays
• medical
• dental
• vision
• group legal benefits
• professional development
• retirement plan
• educational assistance
• tuition waiver for employee and dependents
• welfare programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or [e-mail]. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

Closing Date Open Until Filled

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