Director of Athletics - Remote First

Placements24; Durban; Híbrido; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.400.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote work position with flexi

Executive health, dental and vision

Retirement savings plan and employer 2

Performance bonuses tied to strategic

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a visionary Director of Athletics to lead national athletic programs with a fully remote model. The role oversees budgets, staff development, donor relations, and compliance, while driving athletic excellence and student-athlete welfare across diverse sports.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of leadership in collegiate or professional athletics, strong strategic planning, and a commitment to DEI. Travel to Durban may be required.

Formación

• Master's degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10–15 years of progressive leadership experience in athletics administration at collegiate or professional level.
• Experience in budget management, fundraising, and strategic planning.
• In-depth knowledge of NCAA or similar governing body regulations and compliance.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and public relations skills.
• Experience managing diverse sports programs and populations.
• Proficiency in utilizing technology for remote management and communication.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in athletics.
• Unquestionable integrity and ethical standards.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for all athletic programs and departmental operations.
• Develop, manage, and administer the annual athletic department budget effectively.
• Recruit, supervise, and mentor coaching staff and administrative personnel.
• Oversee compliance with all relevant governing body rules and regulations.
• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment and retention strategies for athletes.
• Cultivate relationships with alumni, donors, and corporate sponsors to secure funding and support.
• Promote a culture of academic excellence, ethical conduct, and sportsmanship.
• Represent the organization at national conferences, meetings, and events.
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all student-athletes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the organization's reputation.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience in athletics

Budget management

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Remote management

Diversity, equity & inclusion

Public relations

Educación

Master's degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, or related field

Doctorate preferred

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished sports organization with a national reach, is seeking an inspirational and strategic Director of Athletics to lead its diverse sports programs. This senior leadership position, operating under a fully remote model, requires a visionary individual to set the strategic direction, foster athletic excellence, and ensure the highest standards of integrity and sportsmanship. You will be instrumental in managing budgets, developing staff, cultivating donor relationships, and overseeing all facets of athletic operations. The ideal candidate possesses extensive leadership experience in collegiate or professional athletics, a proven track record of success, and a deep commitment to student-athlete development and welfare. This is a unique opportunity to make a profound impact on the future of athletics from a flexible, remote setting, driving growth and innovation across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for all athletic programs and departmental operations.
• Develop, manage, and administer the annual athletic department budget effectively.
• Recruit, supervise, and mentor coaching staff and administrative personnel.
• Oversee compliance with all relevant governing body rules and regulations.
• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment and retention strategies for athletes.
• Cultivate relationships with alumni, donors, and corporate sponsors to secure funding and support.
• Promote a culture of academic excellence, ethical conduct, and sportsmanship.
• Represent the organization at national conferences, meetings, and events.
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all student-athletes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the organization's reputation.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Doctorate preferred).
• A minimum of 10-15 years of progressive leadership experience in athletics administration at the collegiate or professional level.
• Demonstrated success in budget management, fundraising, and strategic planning.
• In-depth knowledge of NCAA or similar governing body regulations and compliance.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and public relations skills.
• Experience in managing diverse sports programs and diverse populations.
• Proficiency in utilizing technology for remote management and communication.
• A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in athletics.
• Unquestionable integrity and ethical standards.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary of R1,200,000 .
• Fully remote work position with flexibility.
• Comprehensive executive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan and contribution.
• Significant performance bonuses tied to strategic goals.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• Relocation assistance if required for occasional travel to Durban.
• Access to cutting-edge resources and technology.
• A chance to shape the future of a prominent sports organization.