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Job Title Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Description

The Intercollegiate Athletic Director will provide vision and leadership for the athletic programs by developing plans, organizing, coordinating, and managing all aspects of intercollegiate athletics on both campuses. The Director is responsible for Athletic Department fundraising; manages schedules, staff, budgets and public relations for all teams and is responsible for all records necessary for eligibility. The Director implements and directs the athletic programs at the College in compliance with the rules and regulations of the National Junior College Athletic Association ( NJCAA ) and the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference ( ICCAC ) and in accordance with the College’s Board Policies. The Director is also the manager of facilities and equipment, which are part of the program. The Director also serves as the institutional representative to the NJCAA , Region 11 and ICCAC .

This position is a full-time professional services position with a starting salary of $80,000 per year.

The position also includes the full SCC benefits package- medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, sick leave, vacation, discretionary leave, paid spring and holiday breaks and participation in IPERS or TIAA retirement plan.

Terms of employment are per the employment contract and relevant policies and guidelines of the Board of Trustees.

The position will uphold college policies and procedures and supports and participates in college-wide initiatives. The incumbent is expected to actively promote a positive image for the college district and support SCC’s mission, vision, values and goals.

Essential Duties Summary

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

+ Commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy.

+ Supervise all aspects of the athletic programs and ensure compliance within the NJCAA and ICCAC regulations, SCC Board Polices and Institutional Guidelines.

+ Oversee all operations of the athletic department.

+ Coordinate and supervise the intercollegiate athletic program through each team’s head coach and the head athletic trainer.

+ Develop, implement, and communicate athletic department philosophy and goals with the SCC administration, faculty, student-athletes and alumni.

+ Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures with guidelines for managing the athletic department.

+ Ensure that all guidelines for personnel actions are properly processed according to SCC requirements and that they adhere to all college, state and federal laws and regulations.

+ Establish, implement, and maintain an organizational structure that clearly defines reporting lines, key tasks and responsibilities.

+ Develop, implement, and monitor fiscal planning of the athletic department, including budget management.

+ Formulate and implement athletic policies including long-range planning with regard to department personnel, additional sports, budget, and facilities.

+ Submit recommendations to and coordinate athletic department decisions with the President.

+ Select and maintain a staff of highly qualified and successful head coaches and athletic training staff.

+ Promote a collaborative and unified approach across the athletic department.

+ Provide support for the professional development of coaching staff and athletic training staff and publicly promote their individual and team accomplishments.

+ Attend team practices and games to assess and evaluate coaching techniques and team morale; provide in-person support for the coaching staff and student-athletes. Conduct and present an annual evaluation on each head coach.

+ Coordinate activities and use of the Loren Walker Arena and the Indoor Sports Facilities with the Director who manages the Greater Burlington Area Sports Facilities – The Courts and The Turf – and its associated programming.

+ Collaborate with Advancement division on all fundraising efforts.

+ Develop yearly plan for fundraising goals for each sport and monitor progress towards those goals, inclusive of the coaching staff.

+ Serve as chief advocate for BlackHawk athletics in the community.

+ Serve on college, conference, and national committees.

+ Establish recruitment goals for each sport, encouraging increased enrollment and hold coaches accountable.

+ Facilitate meetings at the beginning of each semester with coaches and athletes regarding participation expectations

+ Serve as an ex-officio member of the BlackHawk Booster Club and work collaboratively with the organization to ensure the success, image and integrity of the athletic program within SCC and the community.

+ Perform the duties of scheduling of facilities; budget monitoring; recruitment; letters of intent, eligibility and scholarship processes, fundraising, student athlete insurance program, and media relations, while ensuring compliance with NJCAA and ICCAC bylaws

+ Maintain a day-to-day knowledge of operations within the department.

+ Develop “game day” plan for home games, ensuring an administrator is on site as required by the NJCAA .

+ Develop a “game day” checklist to ensure facilities and equipment are in proper working order.

+ Establish and maintain high behavioral standards for student-athletes.

+ Serve as an advocate for all student-athletes and assist individual students with challenges, concerns and conflicts related to the athletic program at SCC .

+ Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students to facilitate a successful academic experience at SCC for all student-athletes.

+ Develop awards programming and promotion of student-athletes.

+ Supervise and evaluate the performance of the staff within the department and provide for their continued professional growth and development.

+ Work collaboratively with all athletic program coaches to develop and facilitate SCC’s Title IX Compliance program and department fundraising projects, activities, and events.

+ Participate in local, state, and national meetings as directed.

+ Represent the college in the most positive manner with former, prospective and current students, faculty and staff, regulating bodies, other educational institutions and the communities we serve.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred

+ Three years Athletic administration, sports management or other related athletic experience required.

+ Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, colleagues and community.

+ Self-motivated, energetic and creative individual with proven leadership, planning, fundraising, and public relations skills.

+ Demonstrated success and integrity in managing student-athlete academic endeavors.

+ Strong human relations and interpersonal communication skills to interact positively with diverse personalities and populations.

+ Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.

+ Express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form.

+ Supervision and assessment/evaluation of staff.

+ Working knowledge of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.

+ Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

EEO Statement Summary

It is the policy of Southeastern Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, employment, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code §§ 216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

Individuals having questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy should contact Title IX / Equity Coordinator, Southeastern Community College, 1500 W. Agency Road, West Burlington, IA 52655, email [email protected], phone number 319/208-5101, fax 319/208-5005 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 Facsimile: (303) 844-4303, TDD (800) 877-8339 Email: OCR [email protected] ([email protected])

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AS391P

Open Date 01/07/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please answer the screening questions and make sure and upload your resume,cover letter and transcripts in order to be considered for the position. Thank you.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

Optional Documents

+ Transcript #1

+ Letter of Recommendation

SCC Human Resources Office

(319) 208-5063

[email protected]