Mount Saint Mary College Hiring for Director of Athletics, Recreation & Physical Education at Newburgh, NY, US Full Time

Job Title:         Director of Athletics, Recreation and Physical Education

Reports To:     Vice President for Students

Status:             Exempt, Full Time    

General Description

The Athletic Director at Mount Saint Mary College is responsible for leading the athletic department in meeting the enrollment, competition, academic, and well-being goals associated with athletics. The Athletic Director will supervise coaches and support student athletes pursuant to the mission, vision, values, and strategic directions of the College and Athletic Department and within the guidelines and principles of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III and Skyline Conference. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Lead, plan, manage, administer, and direct all aspects of the Mount Saint Mary College Athletic Department, including the recruitment and retention of college student athletes; the hiring and supervision of coaches, advancement of promotional and fund-raising efforts; and other internal and external activities.Ensure campus compliance with NCAA Division III regulations, Title IX for athletes and athletic staff, Institutional policies, and/or other applicable local, state, and federal athletics-related regulations and requirements; ensure necessary reports are filed to include EADA filing and all reports for NCAA. Establish, review, enforce and oversee Athletic Department policies and procedures.Daily oversight for 21 intercollegiate sports programs which include NCAA, ECAC, and Skyline conference matters. Work cooperatively with the Office of Admissions to support the recruitment of student athletes, including projecting and achieving team recruitment goals. Conduct meaningful supervision and performance evaluations of all professional staff in the department, which includes attending team practices and games to provide in-person support. Prepare and oversee and manage the annual athletic departmental budget.Assist coaches in developing strong academic and social intervention programs to bolster student-athlete success, retention, and graduation rates. Provide staff development opportunities and build cohesion between all Athletic Department coaches and staff members; hold regular departmental meetings, as needed, and communicate updates between meetings to foster a higher educational environment. Work closely with the Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) to foster student-athlete success and strengthen academic performance. Provide oversight to ensure quality intramural and recreation offerings.Plan and implement a yearly “Hall of Fame” induction ceremony.   Administer and assess department programs as directed by the Vice President for Students; vision to implement new program initiatives as appropriate.  Plan and implement physical education courses as well as the hiring and supervising of the instructors under the oversight of the VPAA and Office of the Registrar.  Oversee equipment and inventory management.Oversee the coordination of outside vendors including bus transportation, referees, student-athlete meals, etc. Oversee the Senior Woman Administrator, and the SAAC program. Work with Sports Information Director on daily administrative duties.Work with the Associate Director on the scheduling of game day managers to ensure effective game day administration, as well as building staff for the daily running of the athletic facilities Develop, plan, and implement approved marketing and fundraising efforts to advance MSMC athletics.Oversee the summer camps coordinator with camp budgets, revenues and expenses, enrollment numbers, hiring of workers, safety of camps, etc.  Develop collaborative and effective relationships with various campus offices, including but not limited to admissions, student engagement, residence life, financial aid, registrar, student accounts, academic affairs, facilities and operations, etc.  Work with the local and regional communities on matters associated with Mount Saint Mary College athletics. Represent the college on Skyline Conference matters, NCAA and ECAC committees, and other regional associations when applicable, as well as work with the NCAA on grants and other initiatives.Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Students and/or her designee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in a relevant field Minimum of three to five years administrative experience preferably as Director or an Assistant Director at NCAA Division III institutionProficiency with NCAA Division III rules and regulationsProven track record of strong leadership, management, and supervisory skills Must possess computer skills, written and verbal communications skills, and organizational skillsAbility to work evenings and weekendsDemonstrated experience with fund-raising and athletic recruitment