Athletic Director (Classified Manager)

Solano Community College•Fairfield, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an interim assignment with a target start date of October 15, 2026 and an end date of June 30, 2027. The starting salary range is $96,272.77 to $112,625.53, depending on qualifications and experience. The full salary range is $96,272.77 to $137,026.18. Under the direction of the Dean, Health Sciences, the Athletic Director is responsible for providing the overall leadership and management of the intercollegiate athletics program and compliance of the Title IX within the laws, policies, procedures, and guidelines established by Solano Community College, the Bay Valley Conference, the California Commission on Athletics (CCCAA), the California Community College Athletic Trainers (CCCATA), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Requirements

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in physical education, kinesiology, recreation, or athletic administration or equivalent
Three to five years of full-time experience in teaching, athletics, and/or administration, including at least three years of leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment or equivalent
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic culture, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.
Experience supervising and evaluating personnel
Ability to analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.
Ability to develop, coordinate and manage programs and services to meet the District's goals and objectives.
Ability to identify and respond to sensitive organizational issues, concerns and needs.
Evidence of an ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of constituencies.
Knowledge of Athletic, teaching, and/or coaching at a community college.
Knowledge of The mission of comprehensive community colleges and the teaching/learning strategies and the evaluation of such strategies.
Knowledge of Principles of employer-employee relations
Knowledge of Directing, coordinating, and administering college, high school, or community sports programs.
Knowledge of Laws, rules, regulations, and codes associated with community college athletic programs.
Experience developing, allocating, and monitoring budgets associated with athletic programs.
Knowledge of Operations, services and activities of an intercollegiate program.
Knowledge of Methods and techniques of leadership and management.
Knowledge of Public relations principles and techniques; promotion of athletic programs
Knowledge of Shared governance, consensus building, and a team approach to management.
Knowledge of Organizational, administrative, and financial management skills.
Ability to Exercise group leadership skills, which emphasize collaboration, consensus building, conflict resolution, and problem-solving
Ability to Challenge and motivate staff.
Ability to Understand the appropriate uses and encouragement of instructional and administrative technology
Ability to Embrace and effectively work within a system of participatory governance
Ability to Effectively work with academic, student services, occupational, developmental, and entrepreneurial programs in a multi-campus environment
Ability to Facilitate change in a productive and positive manner
Ability to Foster teamwork to establish consensus
Ability to Conduct institutional research
Ability to Prepare and administer grants
Ability to Demonstrate understanding of contemporary issues in higher education
Ability to Demonstrate a sensitivity to relate to persons with diverse socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including the disabled.

Responsibilities

Supervise, plan, develop and implement innovative programs for the intercollegiate athletic program.
Plan, organize, control and direct District intercollegiate activities and the sports medicine center.
Assure continuity, equity, and compliance with all sports offerings, including preparation of appropriate national, state, and local reports related to athletics, including Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, Title IX compliance and CCCAA Form R4, as well as any other related conference or college program reviews.
Facilitate strategic planning processes in areas of responsibility and the preparation of the College educational master plan.
Provide administrative support to direct and evaluate employees in the area of responsibility.
Plan, develop, coordinate, and implement fund-raising activities necessary to supplement general fund resources and serve on the Athletics Committee of the College's Foundation.
Participate in effective selection procedures to recommend athletic coaches, and staff in accordance with District and College policies and procedures.
Recommend for hire, supervise, and evaluate head coaches, assistant coaches, athletic training personnel, office staff, sports information specialists, or other personnel associated with athletics. Coordinate all personnel matters with Human Resources.
Assess community needs and develop partnerships and other collaborative relationships with business/industry, government agencies, high schools, colleges, universities, and other entities.
Manage and coordinate all home and off-site athletics events, including the preparation of facilities, athletic training, equipment, officials, game personnel, and transportation for men and women intercollegiate athletics. (Example: trainers, announcers, timers, public address, ticket sellers, security, concessions, etc.).
Plan, develop, and manage operational department budget allocations and monitor department expenses in a fiscally responsible manner.
Develop, allocate and monitor the general fund and Associated Student Body budgets associated with athletic teams. Assist coaches with budgetary compliance.
Approve and direct the purchase of equipment, supplies, and materials related to athletic programs.
Integrate the role of intercollegiate athletics with the College's mission and instructional programs by maintaining academically and ethically sound operations.
Serve as marketing director for the athletics programs.
Act as primary media contact for Athletics. Develop and implement an effective marketing and promotions program, including advertisement solicitation and coordination of the production of sports program publicity materials.
Represent the College with the Bay Valley Conference, the California Commission on Athletics, athletics programs to the community, service area high schools, and other organizations.
Conduct regular meetings and training to promote strict adherence to conference and State athletic rules, regulations, and codes.
Attend league and conference meetings; maintain currency of state and conference decisions, and effectively communicate decisions to the coaching staff.
Prepare local and state reports and coordinate program review.
Coordinate the activities and functions of intercollegiate athletics with the responsible educational administrator, Director of Facilities, and other College staff as appropriate.
Participate with appropriate booster groups, student groups, community groups, and college committees.
This position will include assignments at off-campus sites, days, and evening, or weekends.
Perform other duties as assigned.