Career Center

Director of Athletics


About Massasoit Community College:

We at Massasoit Community College pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence and in our historic mission of accepting all who desire to learn. Massasoit currently offers 41 associate degree programs in arts, sciences, and applied sciences and 24 certificates. The College also offers non-credit workforce development certificates; corporate training courses; adult basic education; personal enrichment classes; and Early College programs for high school students.

Students of color make up roughly half of all students enrolled and more than half of all Massasoit students are first generation to attend college. More than 900 students graduate from Massasoit with an associate degree or certificate each year.

Brockton, Massachusetts, home of Massasoit's largest campus, prides itself on its diversity of cultures and is home to approximately 95,000 residents. In addition, the college has a campus in Canton, a satellite location in Middleborough, and annually serves students from more than 35 cities and towns in Southeastern Massachusetts. Massasoit is one of the largest community colleges in the state.

Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer who is committed to increasing diversity across all levels of the college. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this value are strongly encouraged to apply.


Job Description:

The President of Massasoit Community College invites dynamic, visionary, and enthusiastic leaders to join the Massasoit team. The president's vision is strategic, forward-thinking, and dedicated to a Student Success philosophy. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management, the Director of Athletics is responsible for the development, management, and supervision of the Massasoit Community College intercollegiate athletics, intramurals and sports recreation programs. The Director also (1) provides visionary leadership, strategic planning and growth for these programs; (2) maintains programs that are committed to the mission of the college; (3) continually strives for a better student-athlete experience that includes retention and graduation; (4) administers the overall athletic department budget; and (5) manages the administrative, and coaching staffs.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Essential Functions

• Ensures the College's intercollegiate athletics program achieves the goals of competitive accomplishments and academic success through the management of personnel, budgetary, facility, and academic resources available to the athletics program.
• Develops policies and procedures designed to assure achievement of established athletic and academic objectives, and continuous evaluation of individual and unit performances toward achievement of those objectives.
• Ensures compliance with the National Junior College Athletics Association, Region XXI rules and regulations, particularly those regarding student eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics.
• Provides mentoring, leadership, and supervision of all coaches and other department staff including student workers. Responsible for managing an 11-team athletic program, a fitness center, and intramurals.
• Develops an effective coaching staff by recruiting and hiring qualified head coaches, providing guidance on departmental and institutional policies, and coaching philosophy.
• Creates and manages the departmental budget and maintains appropriate spending for equipment, facilities, and other expenses.
• Facilitates the personal development, athletic improvement, and achievement of academic goals for student-athletes by creating a culture which promotes those values and establishes an environment for students to be successful.
• Provides a structured supportive student experience that includes but is not limited to providing opportunities for academic assistance to student-athletes and monitoring the academic progress of participating student-athletes. This includes working in conjunction with the Student Athlete-Academic Advisor to facilitate student academic success and compliance.
• Regularly assess all athletic programs and recommends changes to the Vice-President of Student Services and Enrollment Management.
• Develops a schedule of intercollegiate athletics contests which supports the established goals of the athletics program. This should ensure the schedule includes an appropriate balance of home and away games and that required facilities (i.e., fields, courts, arenas) are available to support the schedule.
• Coordinates an intramural/sports recreation program for students securing and overseeing the maintenance of facilities and developing rules and guidelines for participants and volunteers.
• Guarantees that the quality and quantity of medical care is available to student-athletes by providing athletic trainers to ensure proper care and supervision during athletic events and training sessions.
• Contributes to the overall success of the intercollegiate athletics program by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Vice-President of Student Services and Enrollment Management, including professional development.
• Focuses on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend internal and external meetings when appropriate.
• Serve on committees as appropriate.
• Additional duties as assigned..

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Sports Management or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in collegiate athletic administration.
• Experience supervising coaches and staff.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Ability to multitask and troubleshoot at any given time.
• Need to be able to make quick, informed decisions while balancing what is best for our students academically and athletically.
• Full knowledge of athletic policies, procedures and regulations at the College, the athletic department and the NJCAA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Athletic/sport Administration, Business Administration, Physical Education, Recreation or related field.
• Certification in CPR and AED.
• Coaching experience at the high school or college level.
• Certified Service Technician on the technical aspects of pool maintenance and operation.
• Experience putting together athletic budgets and allocating athletic funds.
• Experience in a Community College setting.

Additional Information:

Position Status: Non-unit Professional, full-time state funded with benefits.

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: $77,207 - $100,367 (annually), commensurate with education and experience.

Worksite: Assignments will include all Massasoit sites.

Deadline to Apply: June 6, 2023


Application Instructions:

A cover letter and resume are required, please apply online. Resumes will NOT be considered without an accompanying cover letter.

Please Note: Faxed, emailed, or mailed in resumes and/or materials will NOT be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback on application statuses. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager and/or hiring department via phone, email, fax, mail, third person party or vendor and in person. Failure to comply, may result in application withdrawal.

Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the Title IX and Compliance Officer, Amee Synnott, 508-588-9100, x1304, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 219, asynnott@massasoit.mass.edu, or the Dean of Students & Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Jessica Correia, 508-588-9100, x1402, Brockton Campus, Student Center, Room 208A, jcorrei35@massasoit.mass.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.



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