Associate Athletic Director, Womens Sports

$114,407 - $150,112/Yr

Kern Community College District - Bakersfield, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Bakersfield, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Associate Athletic Director for Women's Sports at Kern Community College District is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Athletic Department, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading program development. This role involves strategic planning, staff development, and community engagement to promote the college's athletic programs.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and administer policy as regulated by the associated conferences and state organizations.
• Assist in planning, implementation, and evaluation of short and long-range strategies, goals, and objectives related to assigned programs.
• Provide leadership in generating staff development opportunities for support staff.
• Promote adherence to ethical and moral standards of behavior established by District Board Policy, College and Intercollegiate Contest Regulations.
• Provide assistance in recruitment, selection, orientation, and evaluation of support staff in assigned program(s).
• Market the College and assigned programs to the College community and the general public.
• Serve on College and District committees as appropriate.
• Communicate with administrators, personnel and outside organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities and programs.
• Assist in managing all athletics events, including the preparation of facilities, equipment, officials, and game personnel.
• Assist in investigating and resolving complaints regarding violation of intercollegiate contest rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in physical education, kinesiology, exercise science, recreation, or athletic administration.
• Three years of full-time experience in intercollegiate athletics, fundraising campaigns, contest management and program marketing.
• Three years of direct experience in the application of CCCAA, NJCAA, NAIA and NCAA Constitutions, Sports Guides and Rule books.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree strongly preferred in the area of physical education, kinesiology, exercise science, recreation, or athletic administration or related academic field.
• Intercollegiate sport management experience and sports fundraising leadership experience.
• Experience providing consultation & technical expertise in maintaining athletic sport information, contest scheduling software, and posting game intercollegiate sport highlights.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan (401k)
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities