Associate Director of Athletics

St. Thomas Aquinas College invites applications for the position of Associate Director of Athletics. Under the direction of the Director of Athletics the Associate Director assists in the administration of the College Division II Athletic Program and the intercollegiate Athletic Program. In conjunction with the Director, the Associate Director serves as the liaison between the Faculty Representative and the Athletic Department.

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Assumes responsibility for the overall operation of the athletic department in the absence of the Director of Athletics.
• Assists in administering the NCAA Division II Intercollegiate athletics program for 10 male and 12 female teams, and four varsity sports.
• Assists the Director in monitoring and coordinating all day-to-day aspects of the Intercollegiate Athletic Programs. 
• Meet with head coaches on a regular basis to monitor progress of each individual program.
• Plans, organizes and schedules weekly practice schedules for all athletic teams with appropriate input, i.e., input from other coaches.
• Represents the College at Conference, local, state and national meetings.
• Serves ECC as an administrative support committee member 
• Assists the Compliance Director and the Director of Athletics in preparing and submitting to appropriate personnel the completed Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) and NCAA reports as requested.
• Assists Director in providing Strategic Oversight for athletic department and administrative support units (athletic training, strength and conditioning)

Qualifications

St. Thomas Aquinas College invites applications for the position of Associate Director of Athletics. Under the direction of the Director of Athletics the Associate Director assists in the administration of the College Division II Athletic Program and the intercollegiate Athletic Program. In conjunction with the Director, the Associate Director serves as the liaison between the Faculty Representative and the Athletic Department.

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Assumes responsibility for the overall operation of the athletic department in the absence of the Director of Athletics.
• Assists in administering the NCAA Division II Intercollegiate athletics program for 10 male and 12 female teams, and four varsity sports.
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• Assists the Director in monitoring and coordinating all day-to-day aspects of the Intercollegiate Athletic Programs. 
• Meet with head coaches on a regular basis to monitor progress of each individual program.
• Plans, organizes and schedules weekly practice schedules for all athletic teams with appropriate input, i.e., input from other coaches.
• Represents the College at Conference, local, state and national meetings.
• Serves ECC as an administrative support committee member 
• Assists the Compliance Director and the Director of Athletics in preparing and submitting to appropriate personnel the completed Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) and NCAA reports as requested.
• Assists Director in providing Strategic Oversight for athletic department and administrative support units (athletic training, strength and conditioning)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred, preferably in physical education, recreation or related field
• Knowledge of NCAA rules/regulations
• Min 4 years’ coaching experience
• Min. 1 year administrative experience in college/university environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty and staff
• General knowledge of rules and/or experience officiating a sporting activity
• Ability to advise/motivate student athletes

Application
Please send the following materials electronically to Ms. Margaret Alaimo, St. Thomas Aquinas College at malaimo@stac.edu:  a cover letter addressing the applicant’s credentials and experience as they relate to the position; curriculum vitae; and names, email addresses and contact information for three professional references.  Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Salary
The salary for this position is $80,000-$90,000/year. When extending job offers, St. Thomas Aquinas College carefully considers factors such as (but not limited to) the role’s responsibilities, the candidate’s experience and education, essential skills, internal peer equity, budget constraints, and market trends. The provided rate reflects the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.