Director Of Athletics

About Us

Join our Team at the College of Coastal Georgia!

Located on the southeast Atlantic coast in Brunswick, midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida, the College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia with an additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland, Georgia. The College provides an affordable and interactive education in the natural beauty and abundant sunshine of Georgia's Golden Isles, an area noted for world-class golf courses and resorts as well as amazing diversity of maritime habitats, wildlife and sea creatures.

Location

Our campus is located at One College Drive Brunswick, GA 31520.

Department Information

Athletics Administration

Job Summary

The Director of Athletics is responsible for advancing the institution's mission and vision through athletics, while enhancing and providing oversight to Coastal Georgia's National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and The Sun Conference athletic programs. As well as serving as a member of the President's leadership team, the Director is responsible for leading athletic programs that encourage and support the development of scholar-athletes, as well as providing competitive platforms for teams, while maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct and performance and sustaining a culture of excellence.

This position requires an adherence to learning, sportsmanship, professionalism and respect, at all levels. The Director will engage collaboratively with campus leadership and administrative offices as appropriate on matters relating to athletic administration; scholar-athlete recruitment, well-being and retention; resource development and management; and publicity, communications, and media.

This position reports to the College President and is designated by the institution as Essential Personnel and as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Responsibilities

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Providing leadership, administrative direction, and oversight for all athletic programs and activities, while creating and managing departmental resources in a fiscally responsible manner. Coordinating the development of near-term and long-term strategies and resource planning for athletics.

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Responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, NAIA, conference and College regulations, maintaining program compliance with regulatory requirements, and coordination of the certification of academic and health eligibility for varsity athletes.

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Advances the success of student-athletes in their academic, athletic, and personal development.

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Leading athletics stakeholder cultivation and management, within and external to the college.

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Responsible for overall supervision, mentoring, evaluation and guidance for the coaches and staff and the scheduling and other related activities of athletic events.

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Ensuring optimal integration and marketing of athletic programs among students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community by coordinating activities and developing strategies in consultation with other marketing, communications, and publicity operations of the College.

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Facilitate athletic resource development and management in an ongoing progressive funding program, including working to cultivate and solicit donations and gifts from major donors in compliance with college procedures and in cooperation with advancement and business offices.

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Performing other duties as may be assigned by the President.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Masters degree from an accredited institution

Other Required Qualifications

• A commitment to the development of scholar-athletes and to the integral role of athletics in student success for all students

• Must possess a current valid driver license with acceptable driving record and pass a yearly Motor Vehicle Report review.

Required Experience

• Five years of experience as a senior-level athletic administrator or head coach at NCAA or NAIA institutions.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• To lead a competitive intercollegiate sports program in the context of an academically rigorous environment

• To demonstrate an understanding of the role of athletics in achieving the College¿s mission and vision

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of strategic planning and budget management principles.

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing intercollegiate sports.

• Knowledge of college-level athletic program management principles.

• Knowledge of budget management principles and fundraising.

SKILLS

• Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.

• Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents.

• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.

• Skill in decision making and problem solving.

• Skill in interpersonal relations and representation of the College in public settings.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (912) 279.5740, or by email at careers@ccga.edu. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251.2644, or by email at oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the College of Coastal Georgia, as determined by the College of Coastal Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable a satisfactory credit check, Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statues, rules and regulations of this college and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

• College of Coastal Georgia is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community

Equal Employment Opportunity

The College of Coastal Georgia provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need or reasonable accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at 912-279-5740.

Other Information

MORE ABOUT US

The vision of the College is to be a college of choice for students within Georgia and beyond, providing an outstanding education for tomorrow's leaders and citizens through service-learning, global awareness and engaged entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on student retention, progression and timely graduation, the College offers over 20 baccalaureate degrees, as well as a few career associate degrees. Approximately 3,400 students are served by more than 200 employees. CCGA is an active participant in the Complete College Georgia initiative designed to support community partnerships and develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary to address the challenges of 21st century economic development and community wellbeing. For more information, visit the College website: http://www.ccga.edu