Reporting to the President, the Director of Athletics is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the athletic program, including hiring and managing coaches, scheduling, budget preparation, promotion of programs and events, compliance with regulation and policies, collaboration with conference and league officials, and management of facilities. As a liaison with recruiters, conferences, coaches, directors, students and parents, the Athletic Director plays a crucial role for the university. William Carey University encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and those with disabilities.

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the university in implementing the statement of purpose, as well as the long-range institutional and financial plans
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Athletic Department in all areas
• Oversee and enforce all NAIA regulations
• Responsible for all student- athlete eligibility in conjunction with NAIA regulations
• Manage athletic department budgets
• Supervise head coaches, assistant coaches, and graduate assistant coaches
• Assist in the development of student-athletes as both players and citizens
• Engage alumni of the athletic department to remain involved as supporter
• Assist the Office of Advancement in fundraising efforts to benefit athletics
• Speak to alumni and civic organizations to build an awareness of Carey Athletics
• Oversee marketing efforts of the Athletic department
• All other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in collegiate athletic department operations
• Ability to use common office productivity software, including Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to learn WCU’s accounting and student database software
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations and people
• Effective communication skills and public speaking skills

Physical Demands:

• Must have ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Must have strength and ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting, and to use standard office equipment including a computer, printer, fax, and scanner
• Must have vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone
• Must have availability to engage in some travel as well as work nights and weekends as needed

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