Director Of Athletics Job Description
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DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible for the administrative direction and oversight for all intercollegiate athletics staff programs facilities and activities. The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all NAIA NCCAA Crossroads League university and athletics regulations. The Director of Athletics is responsible for administering departmental funds and accounts in a fiscally responsible manner and sustaining a culture of sportsmanship professionalism and respect at all levels. The position also collaborates with Admissions on the recruitment and retention of student athletes; with Student Life on behavioral standards of the university including student discipline and discipleship; with other student administrative offices such as Financial Aid and Business Office; and with Marketing on publicity and reporting of athletic events and results. Frequent nights and weekend work and inseason travel required. Reports to the Vice President for Student Development.
Essential Job Functions:
Provide administrative direction and oversight for all athletic programs and activities and supervise the control issuance and maintenance of athletic equipment and facilities
Supervise full and parttime athletic staff including coaches assistant coaches athletic trainer compliance coordinator sports information director office assistant student workers; shared responsibility for hiring disciplining or termination decisions; and full responsibility for mentoring and evaluating coaches and athletic staff.
Meet regularly with the Vice President for Student Development.
Responsible for the training and orientation of all coaches regarding college and department policies procedures and expectations; and ensures that all coaches comply with NAIA NCCAA rules and Crossroads League regulations.
Attend NAIA and NCCAA conventions and Crossroads League conference meetings.
Adhere to and follow all NAIA NCCAA and conference rules regulations and bylaws; and must document adherence to these rules/regulations/bylaws as required by these organizations.
Supervise all recruitment activities working closely with Admissions to ensure compliance with conference and national rules.
Maintain close relationship with Registrar and Faculty Athletic Representative regarding
studentathlete eligibility. Work with faculty to ensure continued academic progress of student athlete.
Prepare and administer the Athletic Department budget including team travel and equipment.
Manage athletic aid regarding assigned tuition discount rates.
Maintain official department files and records regarding eligibility financial aid and medical information.
Monitor and approve team game schedules.
Establish admission fees for athletic contests.
Assist the VP for Institutional Advancement with fundraising activities that support athletics and the college in general.
Attend athletic events as needed or required.
Develop and oversee annual orientation program for student athletes.
Administer the athletic insurance for athletes.
Collaborate with and support the Student Life team in disciplinary cases involving student athletes.
Other Duties:
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Committed to the mission vision and values of Bethel University.
Dedicated to the academic athletic spiritual and leadership development of all student athletes.
Masters degree required. Three to five years of coaching/administrative accomplishment in the area of athletics/sports management and education. Understanding of NAIA/NCCAA philosophy rules and regulations. Demonstrated leadership vision personnel and management skills including recruiting (of both studentathletes and staff) budgeting planning and fund raising. Ability to communicate with students faculty administrators alumni and the general
community.
About Bethel University
The mission of Bethel University affiliated with the Missionary Church denomination is to be a community of learners building lives of commitment for leadership in the Church and world. Bethels liberating academic programs challenge the mind enlarge the vision and equip the whole person for lifelong service.
Launched in 1947 Bethel is urban situated in the northern Indiana region hosting 250000 residents seven colleges (including Notre Dame) the 2nd largest shopping district in the state of Indiana 15000 businesses 50 parks and beautiful riverwalk developments in South Bend and Mishawaka. Resort venues on Lake Michigan are 45 minutes away. The university community is composed of about 1500 traditional and adult/graduate students from 35 states 90 students born outside the United States and 225 fulltime employees. Bethel also hosts more than 8000 guests annually to arts productions 25000 annually in conference services and many thousands of community members in support of 40 national athletic championships.
Bethels 20000 alumni occupy 49 states and 64 world areas and enjoy a medical school acceptance rate double the national average 100 job placement rate in Nursing whose program was ranked No. 7 in the United States a Top 4 finish nationally in competitive math performance tests and 100 pass rate every year on the national performance standard for a unique academic major in American Sign Language.
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Bethel University does not discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. In keeping with the mission of the institution Bethel University seeks applicants with a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity and who profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As a Christian institution we require faculty and staff to adhere to the Universitys Lifestyle Covenant and to enforce a religiously based statement of responsibilities for all University employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Bethel University as an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Missionary Church reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII Sections 702703 United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
