Assistant Athletic Director, full-time
About The Position
Carteret Community College is launching its NJCAA athletics programs and seeks a dynamic, student-centered leader as Assistant Athletic Director. This role is crucial in building a competitive, mission-driven athletics program that enhances student engagement, promotes academic success, and strengthens campus and community pride. The Assistant Athletic Director will significantly influence operations, support coaches and student-athletes, and establish a culture of integrity, excellence, and inclusivity aligned with the College’s commitment to student success. This position serves as the primary Sports Information Director (SID) and assists the Athletic Director in the administration, promotion, and operational oversight of the intercollegiate athletics program. Key areas of support include NJCAA-compliant operations, athletic communications, marketing, donor and sponsor engagement, and comprehensive game-day management.
Requirements
- Associate's degree required.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in athletic administration or playing at the collegiate level.
- NJCAA experience preferred.
- Strong communication and technical skills.
- Proven capacity to foster a positive team culture and uphold the values of Carteret Community College.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- A valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Sports Management, or a related field.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist with eligibility certification, roster management, and NJCAA compliance.
- Support academic monitoring and reporting requirements.
- Serve as Sports Information Director (SID) for Carteret Community College Athletics.
- Maintain statistical records and submit required NJCAA reports.
- Write and distribute press releases, game recaps, previews, and feature stories.
- Coordinate media relations and serve as liaison with the NJCAA, conference offices, and opposing institutions.
- Maintain and manage the athletic website, including schedules, rosters, statistics, news, and multimedia content.
- Coordinate live stats and post-game reporting.
- Lead athletic marketing efforts per institutional branding standards, manage social media platforms, coordinate promotions, group sales, theme nights, and community outreach initiatives to increase attendance and engagement.
- Lead athletic sponsorship outreach and solicitation efforts and ensure fulfillment of athletic donor and sponsor benefits, including signage, public address announcements, and digital recognition.
- Coordinate sponsor visibility at athletic events.
- Administer student-athlete insurance and support management of institutional insurance policies, including claims processing, compliance, and coordination with providers.
- Hire, train, and supervise game-day staff.
- Coordinate officials and event operations.
- Set up, operate, and break down concession stands and manage cash handling per college policy.
- Assist with the collection, laundering, distribution, and inventory of athletic uniforms, equipment, and practice gear.
- Develop, promote, and coordinate athletic camps, supporting program growth, community engagement, and revenue generation.
Benefits
- Job offers are conditional upon a successful background check.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
