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Job Summary
Reports To:
President
Position Status:
FT - Full-Time
Posted Pay Range:
$125000 - $190000
Build a Legacy and Launch CWIs First Athletics Program as the Inaugural Director of Athletics!
Are you a visionary leader ready to build something extraordinary from the ground up The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is seeking its first-ever Director of Athletics to design launch and lead a comprehensive NJCAA Division I athletics programalongside a robust recreation and intramural sports ecosystem serving over 34000 students annually.
Why Join CWI
CWI is one of the fastestgrowing colleges in the rapidly expanding Treasure Valley. As the Director of Athletics youll shape the foundation of a brandnew athletics program foster community partnerships develop facilities raise funds through an innovative endowment model and champion a culture of excellence inclusion and student success across campus. This is a rare opportunity to leave a lasting legacy at a college on the rise.
Benefits:
CWI offers one of the most affordable and comprehensive benefits packages in higher education including:
- Premium healthcare plans
- 11% employer retirement contributions
- Tuition discounts
- Generous personal leave
- Professional development opportunities
Strategic Leadership in Athletics Program Development:
- Create a multiyear master plan to launch intercollegiate sports as endowment milestones are met
- Conduct feasibility studies for potential womens and mens sports (e.g. soccer basketball baseball/softball rodeo volleyball cross country)
- Secure and manage access to on- and off-campus athletic facilities
- Lead NJCAA conference federal/state and Title IX compliance planning
- Develop and steward an endowmentfunded financial model operating budgets and performance metrics
- Build organizational structure and hiring phases for future athletics staff
- Partner with Communications to establish brand identity digital presence and promotional strategies
- Support campus recreation and intramurals to ensure broad student engagement and wellness
Financial Stewardship & Fundraising:
- Lead donor cultivation sponsorships naming opportunities and endowment growth
- Manage operating budgets and longterm sustainability plans
- Align fundraising strategy with institutional goals and capital needs
Campus & Community Partnerships:
- Build strong relationships with K12 districts clubs civic groups municipalities and industry partners
- Collaborate with Advancement on fundraising readiness and campaign strategy
- Work closely with Academic Affairs Student Affairs Enrollment Management Finance and Facilities to ensure seamless institutional integration
Executive Leadership & Presidential Support:
- Lead highimpact special projects on behalf of the President
- Prepare executive-level reports presentations dashboards and briefings
- Represent the Office of the President at NJCAA events internal meetings and community engagements
What Were Looking For:
- Bachelors degree in Education Sports Management Business/Public Administration or related field (Masters degree strongly preferred)
- 5 years of progressive experience in program development project management college/professional athletics administration or higher education leadership
- Demonstrated success taking complex initiatives from concept through execution
- Strong planning organizational and communication skills
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and building community partnerships
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of NJCAA compliance Title IX risk management and budget stewardship
- Fundraising or revenue generation experience (donors sponsorships endowments)
Additional Instructions for Applicants:
Submit the following:
Cover letter addressing your vision for building CWIs athletics programs
Resume/CV
Three professional references (with contact information)
Response to prompt (500 words max):
Describe your experience launching or expanding a professional or intercollegiate athletics program. How would you approach building a sustainable competitive program using an endowment-funding model (ie. each sports starts play once a team specific fundraising goal is reached) while serving a large community college population
Most positions at CWI are in-person and based on campus. While some roles may allow up to two remote workdays per week eligibility for remote work is determined on a case-by-case basis at the hiring managers discretion. All candidates must reside within or be willing to relocate to a reasonable commuting distance from CWI. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status gender identity sexual orientation or any other applicable legally protected status.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
