Athletics Director

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Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Sweet Briar College Campus - Sweet Briar, VA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

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Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Sweet Briar College Campus - Sweet Briar, VA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Day

Athletics Director

Sweet Briar College is a liberal arts college for women of consequence, located in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains approximately 12 miles north of Lynchburg and 54 miles south of Charlottesville. Founded in 1901, the College boasts a modern core curriculum focused on women’s leadership in the 21st century and undergraduate programs in the arts, sciences and humanities, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. It is one of only two women’s colleges in the United States with an ABET-accredited engineering degree. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences and ideas who would increase the diversity of the College.

Job Title: Athletics Director

Classification: Full time, Exempt         Â

Reports To: SBC President      Â

Job Summary/Objective: The Director of Athletics works closely with the SBC President in regards to the Athletic Department policies and procedures as they relate to the student-athlete’s experience at Sweet Briar College. Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of the department and the Institution, as well as the rules and regulations of the NCAA, Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) and any other authorities that affect the intercollegiate athletic program.Â

Position Type/Expected Work Hours: Full time, 12-month employee, varied hours including evenings and weekends.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manages all athletics staff and any student-workers involved in the program, as well as

the outdoor program

Essential Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement department initiatives that align with the College Mission and Vision
• Support student-athlete academic and athletic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement
• Maintain financial viability of the department
• Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of the department and the Institution, as well as the rules and regulations of the NCAA, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) and any other authorities that affect the intercollegiate athletic program
• Develop and implement short and long-term plans for department growth
• Prepare and submit all required reports including federal and NCAA reports
• Foster and grow comradery and teamwork among all teams and team personnel
• Utilizes sound teaching techniques in the preparation of meets and practices
• Prepare, propose, manage budget
• Work collaboratively within the department and other areas of our campus community

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Must adhere to the philosophy of Sweet Briar College and NCAA Division III rules
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience administrative/coaching/participation at the collegiate level
• Strong commitment to NCAA Division III philosophy
• Willingness to fundraise
• Ability to interact with all levels of the Sweet Briar College community
• Ability to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends
• Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and meet college’s insurability standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Coaching, Education, Administration or similar field
• Three or more years of collegiate administrative experience

Physical Demands: Moderate activity; must be able to work effectively with student-athletes and lift up to 20-lbs on occasion. Extensive periods of sitting/standing may be required.

Travel: As competition and recruiting needs dictate.

Deadline for Submission: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.Â

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences and ideas who would increase the diversity of the College.

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