Associate Dean of Athletics

Job Summary

Associate Dean of Athletics needed in order to plan, organize, coordinate, supervise and evaluate a comprehensive program of intercollegiate athletic activities. The Associate Dean of Athletics will be responsible for scheduling and general oversight of all athletic facilities for campus events including athletic games, co-sponsored events, and athletic facility rentals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages intercollegiate athletic activities in compliance with District, State, Federal, and/or California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) regulations, policies, and standards, including Title IX; keeps others informed as appropriate to their responsibilities.
• Recruits, supervises, evaluates and mentors all coaches and other athletic personnel.
• Trains coaches and other staff regarding eligibility rules; works with Admissions and Records to complete eligibility; completes necessary notifications and paperwork.
• Identifies and recommends curriculum needs for the athletic program and Kinesiology; assists in scheduling course offerings for athletics and Kinesiology; articulates with secondary schools to inform them of educational and athletic opportunities at Community College.
• Develops and approves team schedules with coaches; works with coaches and staff to make travel arrangements for games.
• Works with coaches and staff to make sure arrangements for home contests are made including facilities, game officials, support staff, security, field/court decorum and concessions; attends home athletic events, or arranges for coverage.
• Develop, foster and maintain positive working relationships with and between the College staff and local media representatives and organizations.
• Develops the athletic budget with coaches and staff; reviews and manages budget priorities and allocations, adjusting to meet changing needs; approves budget expenditures.
• Attend and report at all Booster Club meetings on the various programs and their status.
• Determines staffing, facility, and equipment needs for the athletic program and planning for future needs.
• Develops and fosters activities promoting wellness within the community including community education.
• Oversee inventories of equipment and supplies, maintains supplementary accounting records for audit purposes, assists staff in determining appropriate maintenance schedules and facilitation of repairs for athletic and classroom equipment to create a five-year replacement plan.
• Recommends approval of special events involving athletic facilities; arranges for equipment distribution and collection.
• Directs and implements fund-raising activities to support athletic programs.
• Coordinates athletic booster activities.
• Maintains positive community relations; coordinates publicity with coaches and Public Relations including season passes, press releases, schedules, awards banquets, community groups, etc.
• Responsible for preparation and submission of various Title IX Reporting.
• Direct the program of the district to accommodate a diverse student population.
• Assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of materials.
• Responsible for preparation and annual review of Student Athlete Handbook.
• Incorporate the use of technology in delivery of computerized presentations and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Operate a computer, printer and other office equipment as assigned, be proficient in office suite and its components, Word, Excel and operate a camera.
• Supervises coaches, athletic trainer, equipment manager and support staff including recommendations for hire, evaluations for all staff in the Athletic Department, evaluation of all programs and determination of staff development needs, including flex activities for all staff.
• Consistently available to student athletes on a variety of issues and academic progress make referrals as to appropriate College resources for assistance as appropriate.
• Facilitates resolution of complaints among students, faculty and staff; assists students with issues regarding courses, grades, audits, etc.; refers students to appropriate resources for assistance.
• Serves as administrative representative during athletic events.
• Assist faculty and others, where appropriate, in the development of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the determination of their effectiveness in helping students achieve their desired learning outcomes.
• In addition, provide leadership for the development of SLOs within their program areas of responsibility.
• Perform related duties as assigned.