Assists the Director of Athletics/Chair of the Department of Physical Education and Recreation in the overall management of the intercollegiate athletics program. Serves as a member of the teaching faculty and is an integral part of compliance activities for the department and the College.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee the recruitment/retention efforts for all 18 sports programs in coordination with the Offices of Admission, Financial Aid and Student Affairs
- Coordinate the department’s athletics financial aid budget with the Offices of Financial Aid and Admission
- Serve as a member of the campus wide compliance committee and facilitate the NCAA/GLVC rules education program
- Coordinate game management administration for selected home athletics events
- Develop relationships with alumni and other friends and supporters of the College
- Represent the department at selected meetings in the absence of the department head
- Teach academic and/or activity courses
- Other duties as assigned by the department head
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Progressive experience as a coach and/or administrator in intercollegiate athletics
- Master’s degree in physical education or related field is required with a demonstrated commitment to excellence
- Familiarity with appropriate athletic governing organization rules and regulations (NAIA, NCAA)
- Experience and or demonstrated familiarity with recruiting, particularly in college
- Commitment to recruiting and retaining a culturally diverse student-athlete population
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
- An understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges in the environment of private higher education
Working Conditions
Normal office environment, some travel required. Evening and weekend work required.
Physically able to lift 25 pounds.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.
Application Procedure
Interested individuals should submit electronically a letter of application, resume and a list of three professional references to: jobs AT william.jewell DOT edu
Applicants who need accommodation for the application or interview process, please make such accommodation request in advance to the Human Resources department.
Availability
Initial screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Compensation
Compensation is commensurate with education and experience. Comprehensive benefit and competitive compensation package. Twelve-month administrative assignment.
William Jewell College pursues a nondiscriminatory policy with regard to employment and educational programs, and endeavors to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, and with other legislation applicable to private, four-year undergraduate Colleges. The College is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, religion, or veteran status. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotion, terminations, compensation benefits and other terms and conditions of employment. The College complies with federal, state and local equal opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from forms of illegal discrimination and harassment.
All final candidates will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment.
