"Athletic Director"

Job Description

Salary

$122,024.45 - $172,417.36 Annually

Location

Porterville, CA

Job Type

Management - Classified Administrator

Job Number

FY24-2501105

College

Porterville College

Department/Division

Athletics

Opening Date

01/23/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Basic Function

The Athletic Director is an administrative position that reports directly to the Vice President, Instruction, or assigned supervisor and is responsible for: planning, directing, and coordinating the operations of the intercollegiate athletic program and compliance of the Title IX within the laws, policies, procedures, and guidelines established by Porterville College, Kern Community College District, the Central Valley Conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and the California Community College Athletic Association.

Representative Duties

1. Organizes and administers all programs of intercollegiate competition in mens and womens sports.
2. Conducts regular meetings and training to promote strict adherence to conference and state athletic rules, regulations, and codes.
3. Prepares and manages the annual budget and monitors all athletic-related expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner.
4. Organizes the athletic department to achieve maximum efficiency in the utilization of staff, funds, and facilities and ensures appropriate and equitable distribution of funds and use of facilities between mens and womens sports.
5. Implements federal, state, and local policy and procedures governing intercollegiate athletics.
6. Coordinates all activities related to the scheduling of all athletic events, facilities, and transportation as necessary.
7. Participates in the selection, supervision, and evaluation of the coaches, support staff, and athletic trainers.
8. Represents the College and the athletic program to the community, the Central Valley Conference, and the California Community College Athletic Association.
9. Prepares local and state reports and coordinate 3C2A program review.
10. Assignments at off-campus sites, days, evenings, or weekends.
11. Performs other duties as assigned or necessary in the management of collegiate athletics.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree in any field of study preferably in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Recreation, or Athletic Administration.

Two years of experience in an administrative leadership position with experience in or closely related to, administration of an athletic department.

Desirable:

• Experience in intercollegiate athletics.
• Employment experience in a college educational setting.

Completed application packet MUST include:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Copy of legible transcripts
• List of five (5) professional references – Listed on application form

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Pertinent State and Federal laws, code, statues, and regulations.
• Best practices in implementing effective monitoring and training programs for athletics personnel, intercollegiate game management, competitive regulations compliance, and procurement of sports supplies and equipment.
• Organizational, administrative, financial management, oral, and written communication skills.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and evaluation.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply National Collegiate Athletic Associate, California Community College Athletic Association, and Central Valley Conference rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities.
• Develop, implement, and assess program goals and outcomes.
• Plan and organize work. Prioritize and schedule work, train, and provide work directions to others.
• Represent the college in a professional manner.
• Direct and supervise the work of others and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and willingness to work with students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and students with disabilities.

Knowledge and Skills (continued)

• Commitment to the academic development of all student-athletes and to the mission of the College.
• Establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with a variety of college staff and community partners.

SALARY RANGE

$ 122,024.45 - $ 172,417.36 annually

Maximum Entry Level Salary: $ 125,075.07 annually

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by February 6, 2025, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or re-initiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Completed application packet MUST include:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Copy of legible transcripts
• List of five (5) professional references – Listed on application form