Director of Athletics

EXPIRED

Job Details

Job Location

Tigerville Campus - Tigerville, SC

Position Type

Full Time Staff

Education Level

Graduate Degree

Description

Position Summary

Job Details

Job Location

Tigerville Campus - Tigerville, SC

Position Type

Full Time Staff

Education Level

Graduate Degree

Description

Position Summary

The Director of Athletics serves as North Greenville University’s executive tasked with oversight of all intercollegiate athletics. The Director of Athletics reports to the Executive Vice President, while working closely with the President, and is a member of the Executive Leadership Council. In order to be available for emergencies and frequent duties outside of regular business hours and over university breaks, the Director of Athletics is required to live in university-owned housing in Tigerville.

Responsibilities

• Cast a vision for, and lead in the development of, a Christ-first athletic program complementing the university’s mission and core values.
• Provide oversight to the overall operation of the university’s intercollegiate athletic program.
• Maintain compliance with NCAA, Conference Carolinas, and Gulf South Conference regulations and standards.
• Provide direct supervision to all head coaches and assigned administrative and support staff.
• Oversee fiscal operations of the department.
• Work closely with the Faculty Athletics Representative and broader academic community to promote the academic success of student-athletes.
• Assist with raising operational and booster club funds for the department in coordination with Advancement and University Engagement, serving as an ex officio member of the advancement team.
• Manage athletic facilities in cooperation with Campus Enhancement Services.
• Operate game day events in a safe and engaging manner.
• Attend to student-athlete well-being and development in partnership with Campus Ministry and Student Engagement.
• Represent NGU at local, regional and national meetings with affiliated associations and conferences.
• Engage in university life and community events.
• Respond to after-hour matters involving student-athletes as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Visual Abilities: read reports, create presentations, and use a computer system.
• Hearing: hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, vendors, and students.
• Dexterity, grasping, feeling, write, type and use the telephone, copier, and computer systems.
• Mobility: open files and operate office machines; move between departments and attend meetings across campus.
• Talking: frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Lifting, pulling, pushing: exert up to 20 pounds of force regularly.
• Cognitive/Emotional: ability to critically think and concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in conditions 75 to100% of the time.

Working Relationships:

This position is a full-time, exempt position. The Director of Athletics reports to and is supervised by the Executive Vice President.

Work Schedule

Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Office hours are subject to change as deemed necessary. Frequent after-hour and weekend engagement will be necessary. Some travel and occasional overnight stays will be required.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years experience in areas related to the position
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills
• Competency with basic business tools including, word processing, spread sheets, presentation software, data base management
• Member in good standing of a local evangelical church, preferably affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention
• Affirm the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 without reservation.
• Affirm the university’s Statement on Human Flourishing without reservation.