Director of Athletics
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Job Location:
Gunnison, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 150000 - 160000
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary:
Job Description:
Director of Athletics
Western Colorado University invites energetic collaborative and visionary professionals to apply for the position of Director of Athletics. This unique opportunity allows a seasoned leader to build on the successes and traditions of a nationally recognized NCAA Division II athletics program.
Reporting directly to the President of the University the Director of Athletics serves on the Presidents Cabinet and works closely with members of the Senior Cabinet. The Director of Athletics is responsible for the overall vision leadership strategic planning and administration of Western Colorado Universitys comprehensive NCAA Division II Intercollegiate Athletics program which includes 14 NCAA-sponsored teams two varsity sport programs and approximately 500 student-athletes. This role also oversees Junior Mountaineers and Conference and Event Services managing approximately 40 annual events and serving nearly 8000 attendees. The Director works closely with the Western Colorado University Foundation and Advancement Office to cultivate and steward relationships with alumni donors families and external stakeholders to secure financial support for sport programs capital improvements and department-wide initiatives.
This position leads with a focus on student-athlete success competitive excellence academic achievement and community engagement.
Application Procedure: Apply online at Candidates must submit the following: Resume or CV; letter of interest addressing how experiences/qualifications connect with the required/preferred characteristics and priorities as expressed in this position profile; contact information for at least three references (to be contacted with candidates permission at a later date).
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act in any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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Application deadline is February 9 2026 at 11:59pm (MST).
Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte
Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of 3700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates 33% are graduate students and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries 50 states and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17 Westerns faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized rigorous and immersive education. Visit learn more about the university.
Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison Colorado about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. Living in the valley one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals exhibitions performances wellness activities and the winter many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country the summer bikers hikers and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails while others delight in fishing boating and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked Gunnison Watershed School District.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets.
Western Colorado University believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (for state classified positions with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement and our DEII Committee charge.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at or .
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
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At Western, students are immersed in experiential learning, guided by professors who care, in an outdoor landscape like no other.
