Director, Sports Information (Kinesiology & Athletics)

Basic Function

Under the supervision of the Athletic Director, develops and disseminates public communication concerning sports information and events to students, staff, faculty, and the community.

Representative Duties

1. Prepares and distributes athletic contest statistics including team and individual performance statistics.
2. Plans and supervises the preparation and distribution of athletic publications.
3. Responds to information requests from the public, news media, conference offices, CCCAA, NCAA, and other sports information offices.
4. Manages and solely operates the Athletic Department web page and social networking pages.
5. Professionally represents Riverside City College and Riverside City College Athletics at conference meetings and other venues.
6. Works in conjunction with other CCCAA programs.
7. Serves as a spokesperson for the Athletic Department.
8. Provides supervision in the press box, on press row, and at the official scoring table.
9. Creates and utilizes connections to promote home sporting events.
10. Attends all home sporting events providing game management support and statistical accumulation.
11. Assists Athletic Director in managing Tiger Backer athlete support group.
12. Performs as the point person for regional and state championship events.
13. Helps manage all aspects of the Hall of Fame process.
14. Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in communications, journalism, marketing, English composition, sports information, public relations or a related field. One to five years of journalism experience.