Here are sample job postings for Athletic Director roles:

Athletic Director

Williston State College

The Athletic Director is responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, and assessing a quality intercollegiate athletic program that conforms to all institutional, state, federal, and NJCAA guidelines, meets budget expectations, and is responsive to growth and change.

The Athletic Director will manage and lead a diverse group of coaches and support personnel to ensure WSC athletic programs offer an ethical, positive, academically focused, safe, and competitive experience for athletes and all constituencies served by the college.

The Athletic Director will accept a primary role in developing, executing, and evaluating an annual operational plan and a multi-year business plan to enhance student athlete retention, build community relationships, improve facilities, expand marketing and public relations outreach, while increasing fundraising and scholarship development opportunities.

Qualifications
Master’s degree in athletics/sports administration, business administration, physical education and/or a teaching field. Direct experience as an athletic director or in a similar administrative/leadership capacity will be considered in lieu of degree requirements.

• Experience in fundraising and general budget management.
• Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
• Practical knowledge and/or the ability to master skills for the daily operation and game time management of sports programs at the secondary, post-secondary, or club level (intercollegiate experience preferred).
• Strong planning and organization skills, as well as the ability to advance multiple tasks to completion.
• Understanding of and/or the ability to learn NJCAA and ACHA recruiting, eligibility, reporting, and operational requirements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Skills in web design, web site management, and electronic delivery of advertising and game content.

Experience

• Supervisor and Administrative: 3 years (Required)
• Budget Management: 3 years (Preferred)

Education

• Master’s (Required)

Associate Athletic Director for Facilities & Operations

Long Island University

The Associate Athletic Director for Facilities & Operations at Long Island University will be responsible for the overall development and management of the athletic facilities and operations at our Brooklyn campus.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the daily operations of facilities as assigned to ensure safety, code compliance and cleanliness.
• Act as the main point of contact with the University departments for all services and preventive maintenance at the Brooklyn athletic facility.
• Manage the inventory of facilities equipment and facility specific assets.
• Manage the maintenance and repairs of all equipment and facilities as assigned.
• Oversee the process of maintenance issues from reporting through the University work order system to the repair and/or replacement of the maintenance issue.
• Responsible for scheduling of events for all facilities and space management for events.
• Review the facility calendar and/or pre-event notes to ensure all facilities are prepared for the events scheduled.
• Manage the facility budgets as assigned, track all work orders and equipment purchases pertaining to the budget.
• Review the facility budget monthly with the Senior Leadership Team and the Business office.
• Manage minor capital projects including deferred maintenance as assigned.

• Event Manager for non-varsity external and internal events.
• Manage event from planning and logistics to event implementation of staffing plans, collaboration with various units within athletics, the University and external clients.
• Manage the breakdown and cleanup of the event and facility.
• Responsible for tracking, inputting and reporting all expenses by event, with the Business Office in preparation of invoicing the client.
• Supervise part-time and student event staff workers during events and facility projects.
• Oversee the full time staff and provide oversight of the team. Provide leadership to develop and grow the staff within the facilities and operations area.

• Sport supervision as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and five years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Athletics administrative experience preferred.
• Experience managing athletic facilities, athletic events, non-athletic events (concerts, graduations, etc.) and projects, preferably in Division I Athletics.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Advanced knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, careful judgment and discretion with respect to strategic and confidential material, flexibility, efficiency and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines for a wide variety of assignments.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities, as well as fiscal management of an assigned budget or event budget.
• Skill in personal computer use and software applications, including database, spreadsheet, presentation and word processing.
• Web familiarity and ability to enter and maintain documents, such as policy manuals.
• Ability to train and supervise employees, including organization, prioritization and scheduling of work.
• Effective organizational and coordinating skills, including the ability to effectively manage time and schedules and foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate excellent judgment in decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal and effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Special Requirements:
• Ability to lift heavy objects and move equipment, with or without assistance at all facilities.
• Availability to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Athletic Director

Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston

Appointed by the Principal, the Athletic Director serves the mission, vision, values, and the community of Cristo Rey Jesuit by promoting the holistic development of the students through athletics in formative and recreational experiences that reflect the Catholic and Jesuit identity of Cristo Rey Jesuit. The Athletic Director is responsible for supervising, maintaining, organizing, and administering the overall athletics program and ensuring compliance with conference and school policies, rules, and regulations. The Athletic Director represents Cristo Rey Jesuit in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (“TAPPS”), and is responsible for scheduling and supporting all athletics competitions within TAPPS and at sports tournaments.

Student formation and support:

• Promote the holistic development of the students through formative experiences that reflect the Catholic and Jesuit identity of Cristo Rey Jesuit.
• Support CRJ’s shared vision of high expectations for student learning and individual development through an active program that promotes good sportsmanship and student development.
• Maintain effective communication with the Associate Dean for Student Support to monitor the academic state of all student-athletes and promote high standards for academic success. Refer students to counseling as needed.
• Assess and create athletic policies and procedures in the Athletic Handbook to ensure the promotion of a healthy atmosphere for Athletics.
• Implement management policies, communicate expected student behavior related to athletics, and ensure enforcement of student discipline in accordance with the Student/Parent Handbook and Student Code of Conduct and Athletic Handbook.
• Collaborate with the College Counselors in all aspects related to athletic scholarships in a timely manner.

Administrative duties:

• Oversee, attend and/or supervise athletic events, contests, athletic dinners, field day, practices and other athletic activities.
• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train and supervise qualified coaches and other personnel.
• Follow all TAPPS (Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) rules and regulations and monitor/enforce compliance by coaches.
• Perform the role of Game Day Administrator per TAPPS and school guidelines for athletic contests.
• Compile and prepare the season schedule and roster for each sport.
• Supervise, schedule and confirm games dates and times with opponents

• Coordinate and confirm officials, transportation and game day support (scorebook, clock, etc.) for the athletics department.
• Maintain team and individual records; create and present seasonal sports reports to the Principal.
• Monitor the maintenance of all athletic facilities and report to the Facilities Director.
• Develop and administer the athletics budget for athletic needs and activities ensuring the maintenance of accurate records of all athletics expenditures.
• Maintain an updated inventory of athletic equipment, uniforms, and materials.
• Foster positive community relations and maintain positive communication with, but not limited to parent, student, faculty, staff, administration, the communications department, board and executive committee members, media, officials and athletic association leaders and members.
• Attend workshops, conferences, seminars as they pertain to the area of responsibility.
• Assist in planning and implementation of athletic facility expansion and renovation as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education
• Minimum of 3 + years of successful teaching and coaching experience
• Current first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificates
• Knowledge of federal, state policies governing athletics
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Strong interpersonal skills: active listening, teamwork, dependability, leadership, motivation, flexibility, multi-tasking ability
• Computer proficiency in programs and digital platforms related to the job responsibilities