Director of Athletics & Recreation (Student Athletics Director)

CUNY John Jay College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

CUNY John Jay College is seeking a Director of Athletics & Recreation to oversee athletic programs, manage budgets, and promote diversity and inclusion. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, significant experience in athletics, and a commitment to student development. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits within a vibrant academic community.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Supervisory and administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hiring decisions, training, mentoring, and performance evaluations for coaches.
• Create and manage a budget for the athletic department.
• Design and manage an intramural sports program.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Community Engagement

Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Director of Athletics & Recreation (Student Athletics Director)

POSITION DETAILS

ABOUT JOHN JAY COLLEGE

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups in higher education.

A Carnegie designated Research Institution, the College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY, and offers bachelor?s and master?s degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.

POSITION DETAILS

The Athletics Director will report to the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Athletics Director?s duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee hiring decisions, training, mentoring, and performance evaluations for coaches and athletics staff.
• Create and manage a budget for the athletic department, ensuring the efficient allocation of resources for programs, events, equipment, and facility maintenance.
• Direct alumni athletic events, cultivate community partnerships, and identify opportunities to enhance fundraising efforts to support the department?s initiatives and goals.
• Design and manage an intramural sports program that fosters active student participation and internal competition. Responsibilities include recruiting participants, organizing and training for game days, and promoting the program throughout the college community.
• Establish and maintain scheduling and facilities usage for athletic competitions, practices, and events in collaboration with campus facilities management.
• Establish and maintain standards of dress, scholarship and conduct for team travel and training, and practice rules for all athletes.
• Support career development initiatives for student-athletes.
• Ensure full compliance with NCAA rules, policies and regulations as well as The City University of New York (CUNY) Athletics Conference.
• Responsible for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the department through recruiting, training, mentoring efforts.
• Represent the College at professional meetings and other special or public events.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master?s Degree preferred

Supervisory and administrative experience

Collegiate coaching and/or playing experience

Prior experience as an Interim or Senior Director highly desired or preferred.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides administrative direction and oversight for intercollegiate, intramural and recreational athletics staff, programs, facilities and activities.

• Provides oversight for all athletics programs, facilities, and equipment
• Ensures compliance with federal, divisional and university athletics regulations
• Administers departmental funds and accounts in a fiscally responsible manner
• Collaborates with other College departments on recruiting and retaining student athletes
• Collaborates with College communications professionals and the media on publicity and reporting of athletic events and results
• Manages full- and part-time athletics staff
• Plans, implements, and promotes intercollegiate, intramural, and recreational athletic programs including varsity sports, intramural program, a range of credit and non-credit recreational programs
• Establish and maintain appropriate policies and standards for teams and recreational groups
• Collect and analyze departmental statistics and data and prepare and distribute reports as appropriate
• Performs related duties as assigned

Job Title Name: Student Athletics Director

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$100,329 - $132,987

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

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CLOSING DATE

The review of resumes will begin on June 2, 2025

The posting closes onJune 15, 2025

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

30196

Location

John Jay College