Director of Athletics and Recreation
Director of Athletics and Recreation
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Job Description
Saint Josephs College of Maine is hiring for the fulltime position of Director of Athletics and Recreation.
The Director of Athletics and Recreation leads the department of Athletics by: providing administrative direction and executes against strategic plans at a high level while overseeing all intercollegiate programs facilities and activities; ensuring compliance with all federal divisional and College athletics regulations; championing and partnering with key constituents on campus for the integration and coordination of all athletic programs and recreation activities at the College including support of and collegewide enrollment activities; supporting the advancement of the College while actively engaging in fundraising activities related to Athletics; administering departmental funds and accounts; and functioning as the Emergency Coordinator for the department.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree is required; Masters degree in athletic administration or related field is preferred.
- 5 8 or more years of relevant and progressive administrative and leadership experience in intercollegiate or professional athletics; Prior coaching experience preferred.
Supervision and Scheduling Demands:
Fulltime 12 month administrative staff position with moderate supervision. Evening nighttime and weekend hours are expected with attending athletic contests and campus events. Travel for fundraising is required up to 15 of the time. Travel is primarily in the Northeast Region between Maine and Washington DC with a focus in the State of Maine and the greater Boston area. Occasional domestic travel within the United States.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
- Knowledge of and commitment to the College Mission Core Values and the Catholic Mercy tradition with an appreciation and respect for the liberal arts education
- Knowledge of NCAA DIII athletics and its rules and regulations
- Visionary leadership and managerial skills to support the studentathlete and campus recreation experience
- Skilled at managing complex and highly visible athletic and active recreational programs
- Proven ability to lead seasoned professionals as well as less experienced staff
- Ability to develop long range strategic plans for athletic programs and athletic facilities
- Demonstrated ability to foster an environment of diversity equity and inclusion
- Proven ability to fundraise generate revenue and promote capital campaigns
- Financial acumen skills to develop and manage a large operating budget
- Proven training coaching and mentoring abilities
- Strong organizational interpersonal analytical and problem solving skills
- Proven ability to collaborate to foster and maintain effective working relationships with a variety people
- Abilityto be confident humble accountable and transparent
- Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as outstanding interpersonal skills are also needed.
- Effective presentation skills and speaking to large audiences
- Computer competence in word processing powerpoint presentations database management and electronic mail
- Strong work ethic
- Availability for a flexible schedule and the ability to travel
- Must be adaptable creative and be able to handle many projects at once
- Knowledge of general office operations
About Saint Josephs College of Maine
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912 Saint Josephs College is Maines only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish Maine the 460acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 oncampus students. In addition to its oncampus offerings Saint Josephs College provides certificates undergraduate and advanced degrees to approximately 1200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program.
Saint Josephs College of Maine seeks to attract retain and develop personnel who support itsmissionand are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:
to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;
to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;
to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;
to welcome the perspectives cultures and abilities of all people of good will especially the disenfranchised;
to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;
to reach out beyond the Colleges boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;
to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.
Saint Josephs College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. Saint Josephs College is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring placement and advancement without regard to a persons race (including traits associated with race including hair texture Afro hairstyles and protective hairstyles) color religion ancestry or national origin age genetic information military status sex or gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression disabilities familial status protected whistleblower activity previous assertion of workers compensation claim genetic information protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
In order to be considered for the position submit a cover letter and resume electronically by clicking on Apply. Be sure to also read and sign the PreEmployment Statement. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check. Specific questions may be emailed to: or call.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
