Vice President, Athletics Director

Responsibilities:

• Lead, inspire, coordinate, and supervise a competitive athletic department currently consisting of 1,500+ student-athletes, nine sport programs and over 200 dedicated staff members.
• Set the vision and strategic direction of the Athletics Department by developing and executing a long-term strategic plan for Athletics that is fully aligned with and will further broader organizational objectives.
• Responsible for the Athletics experience of student-athletes and camp participants, including but not limited to program planning, delivery, and overall experience.
• As member of IMG Academy Executive Team, advise senior leaders on issues and strategic opportunities relating to our Athletics Program.
• Facilitates productive relationships and compliance with the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) and applicable organizations in which our programs and student-athletes compete.
• Proactively monitor and plan for current and proposed legislation potential impact and strategic opportunities at IMG Academy
• Ensure practices are in place within Athletics that lead to student success in key areas such as student-athlete recruitment and onboarding, customer retention, utilization of financial aid, path to college success, student conduct and well-being, and parent and alumni relations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 10+ years of post-education experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in athletic administration.
• Ability to bring business orientation and operational excellence while maintaining a dynamic work environment.
• Understands the mechanics of sports delivery.
• A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept and a working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact with a variety of audiences.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced organization.
• Possesses excellent financial and business acumen.
• A superior work ethic.