Director - Athletics

Kilgore College • Kilgore, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Director directs and supervises the following departments: football, men’s and women’s basketball, women’s softball, and competitive cheer; and provide budgetary oversight for athletic training. The position reports directly to the Vice President, Student Services, and is responsible for: planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and coordinating the operations of the Kilgore College athletic program in compliance with NJCAA and conference rules, as well as federal and state laws and regulations.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in athletic administration, sport management, higher education, business administration, public administration, student affairs, or a related field.
• Progressive administrative leadership experience within collegiate athletics, including experience supervising head coaches and support staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NJCAA governance, compliance, institutional control, and conference operations.
• Experience developing and managing complex operating, personnel, scholarship, and facility budgets.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Athletics department’s strategic planning, staffing, evaluation, budgeting, scheduling, daily operations, and long-term sustainability.
• Lead and advocate for athletes, coaches, and staff; promote performance, accountability, and alignment with institutional priorities, including presiding over coaches’ meetings.
• Oversee accurate, timely student-athlete eligibility certifications and maintain compliance with NJCAA and conference rules, policies and established standards.
• Collaborate with campus offices and leadership on compliance processes to minimize violations, penalties, and legal risk.
• Ensure department resources support staffing, scheduling, facilities, program growth, and student-athlete success.
• Provide financial oversight by monitoring departmental expenses, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and supporting sound budgeting decisions.
• Represent Kilgore College through community involvement while increasing athletics visibility and engagement with fans, donors, and stakeholders.
• Build positive relationships with internal leaders, campus committees, and external partners through fundraising, marketing, and special events.
• Oversee event planning, competition scheduling, venue management, and facility operations to ensure smooth, safe, and well-maintained practices and events.
• Align departmental operations with institutional standards for safety, quality, functionality, and readiness.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate coaches and staff while promoting exemplary work habits, fiscal responsibility, and ongoing professional development.
• Participate in Student Services leadership meetings, campus committees, and required conferences or seminars to support institutional collaboration and professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance
• Generous paid leave time
• Health, life, and income protection insurance
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan ‘ORP’ for eligible positions.
• Free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities for full-time employees.
• Eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service for full-time employees.
• Tuition scholarships for the employee and dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director