Asst Dir-Athl, Compl & Retentn

CCC Social Sourcing•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director – Athletics, Compliance & Retention at Richard J. Daley College assists in developing and administering the college's athletics programs. This role focuses on ensuring student-athletes receive academic support services to aid their transition, retention, and completion. The position also fosters an environment where coaches can provide effective coaching and quality services. Additionally, the Assistant Director supports the Director with compliance responsibilities, including certifying student-athlete eligibility according to NJCAA guidelines, preparing compliance reports, and ensuring adherence to NJCAA rules and CCC’s Athletic Governance Policy.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Sports Management, Sports Education, Physical Education, Exercise Science, or a related field
Three years of coaching experience at the high school or college level
Dedication to student-athletes and student success
Knowledge and understanding of CCC’s policies regarding athletics and academic performance
Knowledge and understanding of NJCAA rules and regulations
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong administrative and organizational skills
Ability work within a culturally diverse environment
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Assists in developing and implementing strategies and activities to increase student-athlete enrollment, retention, and completion, in coordination with Director and college staff.
Represents the college and Athletic Department at recruitment events and participates in various activities to promote the college’s athletic programs.
Works with coaches and student development staff to implement academic support programs tailored to the specific needs of student-athletes at risk of losing their eligibility to participate in a sports program due to unsatisfactory academic achievement.
Assists the Director in ensuring student-athletes are eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics programs.
Assists the Director in the preparation and processing of required documents to certify the continuing eligibility of current student-athletes as required by NJCAA rules and regulations.
Assists the Director in providing relevant compliance information and updates on NJCAA rules and regulations to help ensure college’s athletics programs remain in compliance.
Assists the Director in conducting information sessions on NJCAA rules and regulations for coaches, athletic staff, staff from other college departments, and student-athletes to provide relevant compliance information and updated and help ensure compliance.
Assists the Director in ensuring compliance with intercollegiate athletics program reporting requirements to the NJCAA.
Assists the Director in the preparation of required NJCAA certification forms, student-athlete statements, drug consent forms, and other related forms as required.
Assists in maintaining records of physical examinations of student-athletes required for their participation in tryouts, training, practice, or competitive events.
Assists coaches with entering and maintaining data on-line using various system applications to provide mandatory statistics and reports to the NJCAA and City Colleges of Chicago.
Assists the Director in preparing timely and accurate monthly and annual progress reports.
Provides supervision/cover of night and weekend games on campus and away as needed.
Serves as a member of campus committees related to academic support and student success.
Contributes to the overall success of the Athletics Department and assists in ongoing activities of intercollegiate athletics.
May serve as an interim coach as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.