East Central College has an opening for a full-time Athletic responsible for providing leadership and organization to the college’s athletic programs. Responsibilities will include managing and maintaining compliance with all rules and regulations involving the college athletic program.

EDUCATION and LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: (A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

Minimum qualification of a master’s degree in sport management or related field; supervisory experience; First Aid/ CPR Certification required; experience working with NJCAA athletic program 

ESSENTIAL TASKS: Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor:

• Develop and prepare the budget for the college’s athletic programs.
• Serve as Title IX Compliance Officer for intercollegiate athletic programs.
• Hire, train and supervise all staff, coaches, and assistant coaches for the college athletic programs.
• Provide leadership in oversight and evaluation of the college’s athletic programs.
• Make recommendations for the improvement and maintenance of the athletic facilities and equipment.
• Work with college relations department and local media to promote the athletic programs at the college.
• Hire officials; develop a schedule of practice sessions for the athletic teams; schedule team contests as necessary.
• Assist coaches in monitoring the academic progress and eligibility of student athletes.
• Maintain compliance with NJCAA rules and regulations as stated in the NJCAA handbook.
• Supervise home athletic events, inasmuch as possible, promoting safety, sportsmanship, appropriate conduct and good public relations. Arrange for security personnel at home sporting events, as appropriate.
• Develop and implement a recognition program for student athletes, coaches, and athletic programs.
• Serve in leadership roles in the conference and region to better represent the athletic program.
• Maintain athletic website with current information for the public.
• Bid and purchase insurance accident and catastrophic insurance policies for the athletic department.
• Coordinate athletic training service provider and communicate injury claims with insurance provider.
• Arrange transportation and approve individual sport travel schedules to stay within budgeted amounts.
• Host post season tournaments on campus and hire appropriate personnel.
• Oversee student worker positions for field maintenance and game day scoreboard operations.
• Serve as a member of the Student Development leadership team to develop and execute change management and process redesign initiatives that will lead to operational efficiencies.
• Create and foster a team environment where staff members are encouraged to develop and grow by being given opportunities for training, event coordination, project management, data analysis, or other areas of expertise.
• Leads in the development and maintenance of comprehensive manuals that outline policies and procedures related to departmental operations.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, and other related duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.

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Benefits:  ECC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium cost to the employee for employee only coverage. Missouri Public School Retirement System benefits, generous paid leave, ECC tuition waiver for self and immediate family and tuition reimbursement benefits for employee.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position is a level 206. Salary schedule can be viewed here. 

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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