Athletic Director

Southwest Virginia Community College is seeking an individual to fill the role of Athletic Director. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Academics and Student Services. The successful individual will plan, coordinate, and manage the athletic program utilizing National Junior College Athletic Association (NCJAA) regulations and reporting requirements. The Athletic Director will manage and supervise coaches, work-study students, and part-time employees as assigned to the athletic program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education, training, and/or work experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience with coaching and coordination of sports, academic advising, and student activities coordination.
• Considerable knowledge of various athletic and sports programs, intramurals, extra-curricular activities, support for athletes, athletic rules, regulations and equipment, facilities, and budget preparation and maintenance requirements.
• Considerable knowledge of arranging travel, scheduling, records maintenance and report preparation.
• Knowledge of students accounts and the financial process including budget preparation.
• Ability to instruct students in various athletic and sports activities.
• Ability to supervise personnel in multiple operational units and participate in the operational and maintenance work requirements.
• Ability to initiate work plans and instruct personnel in proper procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and the public.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree with course work in physical education, recreation, sports management or related field.
• CPR and emergency related certifications.