Summary:

This Director of Athletics oversees the college’s intercollegiate Athletics Department and all of its corresponding programs and events. The Director of Athletics provides strategic direction for the Athletics Department, ensuring excellence in student-athlete success, compliance, fundraising, and community engagement. This position also coordinates Athletics public relations activities and programs for the college. 

Responsibilities: 

The Director of Athletics has main responsibilities in the following areas:

• Provide direct supervision for coaches and associated support staff in the Intercollegiate Athletics Department;

• Serve as the primary contact with sanctioning athletic organizations.

• Manage departmental activities, advertising, and fundraising.

• Function as the liaison for sports media information and community relations.

• Responsible for the interface of intercollegiate athletic programs with media and community entities.

• Develop and implement athletic conduct code/alcohol and other drug policies.

• Oversee insurance issues related to athletic programs and athletes’ injuries.

• Develop and maintain programs and individual conduct standards for student athletes, coaches, and associated support personnel.

• Develop and administer athletic budgets; investigate the feasibility of modifying program sports and/or facilities.

• Coordinate scheduling of games, tournaments, events, etc, and associated travel and game management duties. 

• Compose and file required federal, state and/or sanctioning organization (ie, NJCAA) reports pertaining to the college’s intercollegiate athletic programs.

• Oversee the scheduling of referees and other personnel needed to produce a home athletic contest. 

• Responsible for all radio, television, newspaper advertising, and similar for promotion of season ticket and individual game promotions. 

• Maintain current knowledge of the rules, regulations, and standards of the various national and/or regional bodies that sanction the intercollegiate athletic programs offered through Casper College.

• Assume additional programmatic and project responsibilities as assigned by the President or the Vice President for Student Services.

 

 

Essential Duties: 

Develop and implement operational plans and practices governing the college’s intercollegiate athletic programs including, but not limited to, the following aspects:

• Recruit athletes and student support personnel;

• Process insurance claims related to athletes’ injuries and illnesses;

• Maintain liaison with faculty and academic progress records for student athletes and ensure the availability of academic success programs for student athletes;

• Maintain conduct standards within the athletic programs for student athletes and college employees/volunteers;

• Develop and implement budgets associated with the intercollegiate athletic programs;

• Develop and implement an athletic marketing and information plan as well as associated publications, press releases, media guides and advertising;

• Maintain liaison with national and/or regional athletic sanctioning bodies governing the college’s intercollegiate sports programs;

• Oversee the Casper College T-Bird Booster club and associated responsibilities. 

• Attend Student Services Director and divisional meetings, as well as serving on various campus committees;

• Coordinate and integrate athletic department recruitment efforts with the college’s Enrollment Services Office, the Student Financial Assistance Office, the Office of Residence Life, the International Student Advisor and the Diversity committee, and maintain an awareness of current academic program, degree, certificate and course offerings.

Work Environment:

Typical work environment is in a sporting facility/gym and office setting requiring normal safety precautions. Work is usually performed during the normal workday however, occasional early morning, late evening and weekend will be required. Travel to work related events, conferences, and other related duties will be required. Short periods of time will be spent outdoors travelling between campus buildings and between schools in various weather conditions.  Noise levels are usually minimal in office setting, but can be moderate to loud at sporting events.

Physical Demands:

Employee is regularly required to sit, speak, hear, use hands and fingers to handle materials and use computer, feel, and reach with hands and arms. Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds may be required; less frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required. Occasional work at off-site locations, outdoors, periods of walking and may require carrying materials or supplies. Specific vision requirements require close up with the ability to adjust focus.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in sports administration or a related field, and a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Athletic Director, Assistant/Associate Athletic Director, or progressive experience in Athletics administration, OR a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years experience in the field of study and work experience as previously listed

• Knowledge of the role of intercollegiate athletics within the community colleges’ missions

• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to NJCAA and NIRA rules and regulations 

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal

• Strong organizational skills

• Computer literacy with Google Suite applications, Microsoft Office Suite software, and integrated administrative computing software 

• Valid motor vehicle license at the time of hire and must obtain a Wyoming driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Must be insurable under the College’s insurance plan at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing and implementing an athletic marketing and information plan as well as associated publications, press releases, media guides and advertising

• Prior coaching experience at the collegiate level

• Experience in preparing news releases for local newspapers and radio stations; primary, secondary and extended newspapers (metropolitan, dailies, weeklies), radio stations, wire services and TV stations; hometown news media of student athletes; hometown news media of athletic staff and sports guests of the college; and state, national and international magazines

• Experience in design of media guides, official game programs or other necessary information

• Demonstrated experience in budget management, employee supervision, and fundraising

• Experience with intercollegiate admissions, recruitment, coaching, financial aid processes, and student retention

To Apply:

• Complete a Casper College online application

• Resume/CV

• Cover letter that includes a comprehensive Casper College Athletics philosophy

• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)

• Contact information for three professional references

Note to Candidates:

• This is a full-time, benefited position.

• Employment is contingent upon successful background check and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

• Official transcripts required upon hire.