Athletic Director
Responsible for the general oversight, administration, and promotion of the Kirtland Community college athletic programs and management of the Kirtland Center and Kirtland Center programming.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
- Works closely with the college’s coaching staff, the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA), college administration, and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) to ensure the Kirtland Community College Athletic Program, its staff, and student athletes conform with all league standards and requirements and college policy.
- Provides fitness and wellness programming and services as per the Center plans and budget.
- Produces a yearly plan for programming and operation of the Kirtland Center which is approved by the President.
- Compiles information and statistics for the Title IX Report on athletic program support and participation rate, and ensures that this and other required reports are made and distributed in a timely manner.
- Works with the Director of Human Resources to hire, supervise and evaluate all Kirtland coaches and trainers.
- Arranges for facilities to practice and team competition.
- Schedules and coordinates athletic contests, and oversees travel arrangements for the athletic teams.
- Actively promotes all Kirtland athletic programs, insures timely sports information is provided to all relevant news and information outlets, works closely with the college public relations staff, and provides support and assistance for fund-raising endeavors.
- Attends meetings of the MCCAA and the regional NJCAA athletic directors
- Is involved in decisions regarding eligibility and discipline using college, NJCAA, and MCCAA guidelines and ensures that rules, regulations, and policies are adhered to.
- Is responsible for the budget of the athletic department and the Kirtland Center.
- Assists coaches in their efforts to recruit student athletes and to provide academic support needed to ensure athletes complete their programs of study.
- Develop and implement a plan to assess student learning and performance as required by the college’s accrediting agencies.
- Is responsible for athletic promotions and fundraising.
- Performs other related tasks as required.
SUPERVISION – Works under the general supervision of the college President.
ATTENDANCE – Individuals in this position are expected to be present and available as appropriate to engage and meet with coaches and college staff, prepare and file reports, attend meetings, and communicate with the MCCAA and NJCAA. Periodic appearance at athletic events, which may occur on evenings and weekends, is desirable.
WORKING CONDITIONS – Conditions are generally those of a typical office environment, requiring frequent oral and online communication with coaches, staff, other AD’s, and association officials, and the ability to enter data and written communications in electronic format in a timely manner. The position requires periodic travel, which may occasionally be under late night and poor weather conditions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Three to five years of progressively more responsible experience in the administration of an athletic program, or a combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of this position
- Knowledge and understanding of Federal Title IX regulations, and the standards and requirements of the MCCAA and the NJCAA
- Ability to interpret, comprehend, and apply complex federal, state, association, and college laws, rules, and requirements
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a public setting
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills
- A commitment to the goals, standards, and ethics of Kirtland Community College, and the ability to effectively communicate and obtain adherence to these concepts
JOB DIMENSIONS – Knowledge of work, performance results, planning and organization, impact, negotiation, persuasiveness, self-reliance, sensitivity, attention to detail, work standards, initiative, stress tolerance, technical/professional self-development, analysis, judgment, decisiveness, commitment to college, dependability, teamwork, informal and written communications, oral presentations, influence, and delegation
An equal opportunity employer
06/21
* This job description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person in this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.