Valhalla, New York
Westchester Campus,
Posted: 25-Sep-23
Location: Valhalla, New York
Type: Full-time
Salary: starting at $68,261
Sector:
Salary Details:
TITLE OF POSITION/RANK: Assistant Director of Athletics
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Athletic Department/Division of Student Affairs
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Assistant Director of Athletics oversees all aspects of the recreational athletic program and will assist with aspects of the intercollegiate athletic program, primarily as it concerns compliance. The Assistant Director will facilitate a culture of sportsmanship & professionalism for student athletes that maintains a focus on academic excellence. The Assistant Athletic Director will collaborate closely with a variety of campus partners to achieve goals. The ability to work nights, weekends, in-season travel, as well as attendance at several home games for various sports is required. Under the general supervision of the Director of Athletics, the Assistant Director will: •Coordinate all aspects of the recreational athletic programs (open recreation, intramural sports, sport clubs and aquatics) to include, but is not limited to program planning, implementation, and assessment. •Develop recreational and wellness programs and initiatives that support student wellness, physical fitness, engagement, and/or personal development; •Supervise support staff, including but not limited to: recreation attendants, lifeguards, game workers, & interns; •Develop risk management protocols to ensure student safety and compliance with all regulations. •Assist with NJCAA eligibility for intercollegiate athletes, including evaluation and submission. •Assist with scheduling games for intercollegiate sports. •Assist with the recruitment of student athletes in coordination with the Admissions Office •Assist with the compliance of federal Title IX regulations as they relate to gender equity in sports. •Coordinate all aspects of athletic fundraising and special events, to include, but not limited to the: Hall of Fame Dinner and the Student Athlete Banquet and Awards Ceremony. •Assist with the collection of departmental data and prepare and distribute reports as appropriate; •Serve as a Conduct/Hearing Officer for the College, adjudicating alleged cases of violations to the Student Code of Conduct. •Serve on a variety of campus committees and groups as requested; •Stay abreast of current trends, past practices, and compliance regulations, particularly as they relate to student wellness, recreation, and intercollegiate competition. •Assumes duties and responsibilities of the Director of the Athletics in his her/her absence at the request of the Dean of Student Life. •All other duties, as assigned.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants must apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Please login to: https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by October 10th, 2023.
Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence and lifelong learning.
The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must posses a Bachelor's degree. Three years of collegiate coaching experience and/or athletic administrative experience are also required.
The successful candidate must also have: (a) working knowledge of National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association (NJCAA) regulations; (b) experience working in recreational and/or wellness programs; (c) ability to work in a team environment and amongst diverse groups; (d) knowledge and commitment to the goals and mission of the community college; (e) evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students; (f) ability to communicate effectively with students individually and in groups; (g) physical condition commensurate with the requirements of this position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree. Five or more years of experience in student affairs, particularly in college athletics.
WORK SCHEDULE: Generally from 9:00am – 5:00pm; some evening and weekend hours are required.
