Director of Athletics

Job Title : Director of Athletics

Reporting Relationship : VP of Student Development and Athletics

Unit : IWU-Marion

Department : Intercollegiate Athletics

Campus Location : Recreation & Wellness Center - Marion IN

Summary of Position : Reporting to the Vice President for Student Development and Athletics the Director of Athletics primary responsibilities are to direct support and supervise a comprehensive NAIA intercollegiate athletic program representing 24 teams with an appropriate level coaching staff over 600 student athletes and the Campus Recreation Department which includes 6 club sports with plans for growth for more. The Director of Athletics is ultimately responsible for budgets strategic planning fields and facilities policies compliance scholarships promotion and leadership of the division. The Director of Athletics is part of the Student Development team of leaders representing student life student involvement student success services health and wellness life-calling and career services and spiritual formation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• PUBLIC RELATIONS :

Oversee Associate Athletic Director of External Operations related to business donor alumni and family relations

Oversee compliance with all Crossroads League and NAIA regulations

Create and serve as a liaison with a faculty athletic committee

Develop a marketing plan develop an organized plan to partner with current members and secure new support Commence a study of best practice in terms of coaching support

Develop and administer the entire athletic budget; develop recruiting budgets and equitable distribution to each program

Support and strengthen the department mission of discipleship through athletics

Coordinate the policies on student / athlete recruitment by working closely with the coaches and the Admissions office

Qualifications : According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

Experience

Required Skills

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU in covenant with Gods reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living teaching and learning which exhibits honor respect and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences our community authentically values each members earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christs commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C. Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1