Director of Athletics
- Employer
- Rhodes College
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Apr 19, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Athletics
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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At, Rhodes College, we aspire to graduate students
with a life-long passion for learning, a compassion for others, and
the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into
effective leadership and action in their communities and the world.
We will achieve our aspirations through a college wide commitment
to our vision.
Rhodes' rigorous approach to liberal arts and sciences
inspires students to discover and cultivate lifelong passions, and
to make a difference in the classroom, on campus, in the city of
Memphis, and throughout the world. Simply put, our mission is to
prepare students for life and career, wherever those journeys take
them.
The Division of Student Life plays an integral role in
the College's vision and values, and every member of the Division
of Student Life supports the delivery of a transformative student
experience. In keeping with Rhodes Vision, Rhodes Athletics
promotes and enhances personal growth and development of the
scholar athlete, recognizing that student-athletes are first and
foremost students pursing academic excellence. In view of the
health and educational value of athletics, Rhodes has created
opportunities for participation in varsity athletics, club sport,
intramurals, and individual exercise and recreation, which
emphasizes cultural diversity, gender equity and physical and
mental well-being for all in the Rhodes community. The athletic
department expects coaches, staff members and student-athletes to
uphold values of citizenship, service and good conduct,
representing both themselves and the college.
Job Overview:
Reporting to the Vice President for Student Life, the
Director of Athletics is the chief administrator for the College's
NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics program that supports
the individual educational goals and well-being of
student-athletes. The Director of Athletics is responsible for the
overall management of the varsity, junior varsity and recreation
athletics programs as well as the Physical Education Department.
Rhodes intercollegiate athletics boasts 21 programs, 19 head
coaches, and more than 500 student athletes.
The Director of Athletics provides visionary
leadership, strategic planning and policy development for the
athletics program; maintains an athletics program that is committed
to the College's vision and strategic priorities and the Division
III philosophy; works with the College's development office to
raise funds for the athletic department; administers the overall
athletic budget; recruits and manages the coaching staff; and
ensures compliance with all College, national association and
conference policies, rules and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead Athletics
- Lead the creation and management of a comprehensive and holistic student experience in varsity and recreational sports and physical education.
- Oversee the hiring, training and supervising of coaches and staff in Athletics. Promote a culture of inclusion, belonging and wellbeing in addition to sportsmanship among coaches and students. Ensure and maintain a respectful, supportive environment conducive to the student's athletic, academic, and personal success and satisfaction.
- Coordinate with Admission regarding athletic recruitment to be consistent with the vision and values of the College. Coordinate and support coaching staff work related to Admissions.
- Collaborate with Development regarding fundraising to be consistent with the college's goals. Represent the College's athletic program with regard to community outreach events and marketing and promotion efforts.
- Oversee compliance with regulations, including NCAA, Southern Athletic Association (SAA) and Title IX rules and regulations; maintain participation in SAA and NCAA meetings, regional seminars on Title IX/Gender Equity and NCAA compliance.
- Oversee and manage all departmental, team, special event, and revenue budgets.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Support the Vice President for Student Life in the implementation of initiatives related to the College's strategic plan and IDEAS plan.
- Demonstrate a continued commitment to meaningful collaboration, diversity and the ability to think creatively to ensure that the purpose of the intercollegiate athletics programs remains consistent with the mission of the College.
- Serve as a senior member of the Student Life staff and collaborate on programs and initiatives in support of Student Life broadly.
- Bachelor's degree required, Master's Degree preferred.
- Minimum of 6-8 years professional work experience in collegiate athletics.
- Experience in athletic operations, events, recruitment, and assessment of collegiate athletic programs.
- Knowledge of relevant best practices related to athletics and Division III.
- Understanding related to hiring and training Athletic coaches and staff.
- Ability to analyze complex situations and to make sound judgments and decisions.
- Flexible and evening and weekend hours will be required.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships across campus.
- Ability to interact effectively and respectfully with students, faculty, staff, and families in order to establish and maintain good working relationships.
- Strong organizational, communication and writing skills.
- Ability to effectively present information to large groups of people.
- Ability to meet strict deadlines, prioritize tasks and work independently is required.
- Knowledge of FERPA, Clery and HIPPA.
- Strong computer skills.
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