Director of Athletics and Recreational Services

Wor Wic Community College; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wor-Wic Community College seeks a Director of Athletics and Recreational Services to establish, administer, and expand intercollegiate athletics and recreational programs. You will oversee budgets, facilities, compliance, and student-athlete well-being while engaging with external partners and supporting student success.

The role requires leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration across departments, with potential evening/weekend work for events and commencement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; eight years in athletic administration with at least five in supervision and facilities management.
• Demonstrated leadership and excellent communication across MS Office, social media, and organizational tasks.
• Preference for master's in athletic administration or related field; knowledge of NJCAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Establishes strategic relationships with internal and external constituencies and represents the college in athletic associations.
• Develops long-range strategic plan for athletics; recruits and retains student-athletes.
• Oversees compliance with NJCAA/MDJUCO, Title IX, and monitors eligibility and academic progress.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Data-informed decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in athletic administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Desktop publishing

Job description

Wor-Wic Community College is accepting applications for a director of athletics and recreational services to establish, administer and grow the colleges intercollegiate athletics and recreational programs. Duties include strategic planning, including the introduction and expansion of sports, fundraising and brand visibility; budgeting to ensure effective fiscal management and resource allocation; staff supervision; facilities management; compliance; student success and student-athlete well-being; and community engagement, including developing and nurturing strategic relationships with internal and external constituents, and representing the college at the NJCAA, Region 20 and Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference (MDJUCO). This position may be required to periodically work evenings and weekends, including registration, orientation, outreach events, retention initiatives and the annual commencement.

Essential Duties

The following list is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position.

• Establishes, develops, and maintains strategic relationships with internal and external constituencies, including the college's Foundation, media, community stakeholders, high schools, and other partners, to advance the visibility, growth, and success of the college's athletics program; represents the college at the NJCAA, Region 20, and Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference (MDJUCO); provides leadership and oversight for the development, implementation, and operation of recreational fitness and intramural programs; develops, administers, and monitors departmental and team budgets to ensure effective fiscal management and resource allocation; cultivates partnerships and directs the planning and execution of athletic camps, clinics, mentoring opportunities, field trips, and promotional events; coordinates athletic facilities operations, scheduling, and utilization, including coordination with the Business Office regarding third-party use; and establishes performance measures, collects and analyzes program data, and prepares reports and recommendations to inform executive leadership and support strategic decision-making
• Develops, implements, and evaluates a data-informed, long-range strategic plan to advance the growth and success of the College's athletics program, including the introduction and expansion of sports, fundraising, game-day experience, student-athlete well-being, personnel development, and brand visibility; develops and implements student-athlete recruitment and retention strategies to support enrollment growth and student success; leads search committees for the selection of qualified coaches and athletics staff; provides leadership and direction to coaches in developing team schedules and identifying travel, equipment, and operational needs; oversees all sports information functions, including statistics and recordkeeping, game previews and summaries, live-streaming of competitions, and scoring table operations; and serves as the game-day site administrator for home athletic competitions
• Acts as lead athletics compliance official, ensuring adherence to all applicable governing body requirements, federal and state laws, and institutional policies and procedures, including but not limited to NJCAA and MDJUCO regulations, Title IX, Title VI, sexual harassment prevention, and anti-hazing requirements, and provides training and guidance to athletics staff and student-athletes; serves as head of student-athlete eligibility, including verification, documentation, and submission of required records; monitors student-athlete academic progress to support continued eligibility and academic success; prepares and administers letters of intent in accordance with applicable regulations; and collaborates with internal and external partners to secure safe and appropriate athletic facilities and fields
• Builds a program focused on the holistic success of student athletes that instills integrity, teamwork and sportsmanship; creates a culture that supports academic progress, retention and completion through collaboration, activities and guidance from student services; ensures the program reputation aligns with NJCAA and institutional values; and exhibits leadership and professionalism in all communications and interactions
• Completes and maintains appropriate college and relevant certifications, training and workshops; and remains abreast of cutting-edge equipment and playing techniques to ensure excellent coaching and strategizing
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Eight years of relevant athletic administrative experience with at least five years of supervisory and athletic facility management experience at the assistant director level or higher
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Excellent Microsoft Office, social media, desktop publishing, organizational, customer service, attention to detail, interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to serve as an advocate for athletic and recreational programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in athletics and recreational programs with an emphasis on research, assessment and data-informed decision making
• Preference will be given to applicants with:
  • A master's degree in athletic administration, sports management, higher education administration or other relevant field
  • Successful implementation of intercollegiate athletics and student recreational programs for a community college student population
  • Demonstrated understanding of NJCAA compliance, rules and regulations

Supplemental Information

This is a full-time administrative position that includes an excellent fringe benefits package. This position may be required to periodically work evenings and weekends, including registration, orientation, outreach events, retention initiatives, the annual commencement and required travel. The starting salary for this position will likely range from $73,400 - $89,950 per year depending on qualifications and experience.

The right candidate will represent our commitment to access, community, diversity, learning, integrity, innovation and heart; collaborate and cooperate with others to accomplish the goals of the college; and support new and creative ideas to enhance institutional effectiveness.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Please do not use "See Resume" or similar language in the job application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The college reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine and/or eliminate positions at any time.

Applications received by Nov. 8 will be given first consideration; the position will remain open until filled.

This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by contacting disability services at [e-mail], 410-334-2899 or TTY 410-767-6960. Wor-Wic Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Visit www.worwic.edu/Services-Support/Disability-Services to learn more.

Salary/Compensation: $73,400 - $89,950 per year