FT Director of Athletic Programs

Luzerne County Community College; Nanticoke (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Luzerne County Community College in Nanticoke, PA, seeks a FT Director of Athletic Programs to lead intercollegiate athletics, eSports, youth camps, and community programming. The role includes program development, budgeting, compliance with NJCAA rules, and facility management.

You will build partnerships with schools and community organizations, recruit and support student athletes, oversee staff and events, and ensure academic and student success while upholding college policies and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Five (5) years experience in administration of athletics, recreation, youth programming, student engagement, enrollment recruitment, community programming, event management, or related experience.
• Experience developing programs, coaching, managing athletic programs, or developing athletic or recreational opportunities.
• Higher education experience or community college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, administration, and evaluation of the College’s athletics programs including intercollegiate athletics, eSports, youth and community athletics camps, clinics, tournaments, club sports, recreational competitions, and facilities utilization.
• Develops and coordinates programs based on student interest, community demand, enrollment potential, financial sustainability, facility capacity, and College initiatives; provide administrative oversight and strategic direction for the College's eSports program, working collaboratively with the eSports Manager to support program development, student recruitment, engagement, competitive opportunities, and alignment with institutional goals.
• Develops and maintains relationships with local schools, coaches, youth organizations, athletic organizations, and community partners to increase participation and create prospective student interest; identifies opportunities for collaborative programing, shared facilities, sponsorships, tournaments, campus, clinics, equipment support, fundraising, and other community partnerships.
• Represent the College with the NJCAA, regional, conference, and other governing athletics organizations; ensure all College athletics programs operate in compliance with NJCAA rules and regulations, regional and conference requirements, College policies, and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Oversee the administration of athletics schedules, competitions, tournaments, and all other athletics events including officials, event personnel, security, medical coverage, facilities, equipment, visiting teams, spectators, travel, transportation, meals and emergency procedures.
• Oversee the purchases and maintenance, inventory, distribution of athletic equipment, uniforms, supplies, and other College property; oversees structure of club sports including student leadership, advisors/coaches, participation expectations, schedules, budgets, equipment, facilities, transportation, safety procedures, and competitions.
• Connects students and families participating in athletics programming with academic programs, career pathways, support services, admissions resources, and other opportunities; uses athletics and club participation to promote student belonging, leadership development, campus engagement and connection to the College.
• Oversees scheduling, use, maintenance, and operational readiness of athletic facilities in collaboration with Facilities Management, Safety and Security, and other appropriate College departments; develops and maintains budgets for athletic camps, club sports, competitions and related programming.
• Develop strategies to attract and retain student athletes while maintaining appropriate academic, conduct, eligibility, and College standards; monitor student athlete academic performance, retention, persistence, completion, transfer, and graduation outcomes.
• Coordinate regular compliance training for coaches and athletics personnel; maintain appropriate confidentiality concerning student records, personnel matters, investigations, eligibility information, medical information, and other protected information; supervises assigned staff, assigns and prioritizes work, establishes schedules and approves/denies leave, makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, termination, and problem resolution, and conducts performance evaluations.

Skills

Program administration

Leadership

Compliance & safety

Communication

Event management

Partnership development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

FT Director of Athletic Programs# FT Director of Athletic ProgramsLegal Address - Nanticoke, PA 18634End Date 11/08/2026## OverviewSalary Range$72,907.29 SalaryPosition TypeFull TimeCategoryAdministration## DescriptionProvide leadership, administration, and evaluation of the College’s athletics programs including intercollegiate athletics, eSports, youth and community athletics camps, clinics, tournaments, club sports, recreational competitions, and facilities utilization; develops and coordinates programs based on student interest, community demand, enrollment potential, financial sustainability, facility capacity, and College initiatives; provide administrative oversight and strategic direction for the College's eSports program, working collaboratively with the eSports Manager to support program development, student recruitment, engagement, competitive opportunities, and alignment with institutional goals; develops and maintains relationships with local schools, coaches, youth organizations, athletic organizations, and community partners to increase participation and create prospective student interest; identifies opportunities for collaborative programing, shared facilities, sponsorships, tournaments, campus, clinics, equipment support, fundraising, and other community partnerships; represent the College with the NJCAA, regional, conference, and other governing athletics organizations; ensure all College athletics programs operate in compliance with NJCAA rules and regulations, regional and conference requirements, College policies, and applicable federal and state laws and regulations; oversee the administration of athletics schedules, competitions, tournaments, and all other athletics events including officials, event personnel, security, medical coverage, facilities, equipment, visiting teams, spectators, travel, transportation, meals and emergency procedures; oversee the purchases and maintenance, inventory, distribution of athletic equipment, uniforms, supplies, and other College property; oversees structure of club sports including student leadership, advisors/coaches, participation expectations, schedules, budgets, equipment, facilities, transportation, safety procedures, and competitions; connects students and families participating in athletics programming with academic programs, career pathways, support services, admissions resources, and other opportunities; uses athletics and club participation to promote student belonging, leadership development, campus engagement and connection to the College; oversees scheduling, use, maintenance, and operational readiness of athletic facilities in collaboration with Facilities Management, Safety and Security, and other appropriate College departments; develops and maintains budgets for athletic camps, club sports, competitions and related programming; develop strategies to attract and retain student athletes while maintaining appropriate academic, conduct, eligibility, and College standards; monitor student athlete academic performance, retention, persistence, completion, transfer, and graduation outcomes; coordinate regular compliance training for coaches and athletics personnel; maintain appropriate confidentiality concerning student records, personnel matters, investigations, eligibility information, medical information, and other protected information; supervises assigned staff, assigns and prioritizes work, establishes schedules and approves/denies leave, makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, termination, and problem resolution, and conducts performance evaluations.**Non-Essential Position Duties and Responsibilities**---Other related duties as assigned.Luzerne County Community College (hereinafter referred to as the 'College') is committed to a work, academic and public environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The College and its employees have a moral and legal obligation to provide equal access and equal opportunity to all members of the community. The administration will ensure that this commitment is fully implemented through compliance with all relevant federal, state, and municipal laws, statutes and ordinances prohibiting discrimination, including, but not limited to the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 ('Title VII');Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment and Assistance Act ('VEVRAA'); the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ('GINA'); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ('ADEA'); The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ('OWBPA'); the Americans with Disabilities Act ('ADA'); the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ('PHRA'); the Family and Medical Leave Act ('FMLA'); the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ('ERISA'); the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Fair Credit and Reporting Act ('FCRA'); and any amendments to these laws. The institution will implement procedures and measures designed to ensure that employees, students, applicants and visitors to the campus or any site or program of the College are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, marital status, political affiliation, ancestry, union membership and use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Any acts of reprisal, retaliation or harassment taken against an individual because he/she has filed a discrimination complaint, testified about matters related to a compliant, or otherwise assisted a complaint inquiry are forbidden and may result in severe disciplinary action. Inquires may be directed to Title IX Coordinator, Ashley Shaw, Director of Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness, LCCC, 521 Trailblazer Drive, Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, 800-377-5222 extension 7392. The College takes any allegation of discrimination as serious. Any individual who knowingly or intentionally makes a false allegation or complaint, will be disciplined, up to and including termination of employment.Luzerne County Community College is constantly seeking to become a more diverse and inclusive community and to enhance the cultural richness that diversity and inclusion brings. The College strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and those who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.## Qualifications**Education:** Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.**Experience:** Five (5) years experience in administration of athletics, recreation, youth programming, student engagement, enrollment recruitment, community programming, event management, or related experience; experience developing programs, coaching, managing athletic programs, or developing athletic or recreational opportunities; higher education experience or community college preferred.**Skills:** Demonstrated ability to develop, administer, evaluate, and improve comprehensive intercollegiate athletics programs; organizational, project management, communications, and interpersonal skills; knowledge of the rules and regulations governing intercollegiate athletics including NJCAA requirements, Title IX, safety, and risk management; ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and strategies; demonstrated leadership, problem solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills; ability to work creatively and collaboratively to develop new programs and partnerships.