The Athletic Director will be responsible for the oversight of all athletic teams at the College and activities related to athletics.

• Responsible for team management duties including recruitment, advertising, training, and any other support activities that are necessary for student athletes to enjoy successful careers while attending the College.
• Serve as primary advisor for all student athletes to assist with registration of classes
• Support student academic success and engagement via one-on-one coaching, meetings, and academic skills/engagement programs with “at-risk” students.
• Work with coaches to plan and monitor “study hall” activities during each student athlete’s first semester in college
• Serve as an observer in the learning management system to assist in keeping all student athletes on track for course completion
• Communicate with faculty regarding “at-risk” students’ academic progress.
• Work with student athletes to develop two-year degree plans that will guide students to completion of a degree.
• Plans and oversees a wide range of athletic opportunities for students in compliance with Title IX, NWSCC guidelines, ACCS policies, NJCAA rules, and other required regulations.
• Prepares and administers intercollegiate athletic budget and provides fiscal overview for athletic program.
• Work with coaches to coordinate the purchase of equipment, uniforms, etc. for use in the athletic program
• Develops, in cooperation with athletic staff, games and schedules.
• Ensures that all events held in conjunction with the Athletic Department are in compliance with NJCAA.
• Confirms and issues appropriate NJCAA letters of intent (LOI) for scholarship athletes and certifies eligibility of athletes to compete.
• Insures that all athletes have physicals, a doctor’s release, and insurance.
• Coordinate drug testing of athletes.
• Develop and oversee plans related to the well-being of student athletes including CPR Training, AED Training, coordination of Athletic Trainers, etc.
• Establishes and evaluates goals for the athletic program through the College’s institutional effectiveness program.
• Develops and oversees an annual orientation program for athletes.
• Develops appropriate tracking of and maintains appropriate information regarding the scholastic performance of all students.
• Supervises all recruitment activities within intercollegiate athletic program to ensure compliance with conference and national rules.
• Maintains effective relations with area high school coaches to ensure an efficient and effective recruiting network.
• Develops and disseminates team schedules for all College sporting events.
• Maintains an inventory record of all athletic equipment.
• Oversees the effective maintenance of all athletic facilities and equipment.
• Maintains accurate and official team records, individual records, and program history.
• Develops and maintains an effective program in order to identify and attract scholarship recipients.
• Ensures ongoing eligibility of athletes.
• Supervises coaches, assistant coaches and other part-time employees.
• Coordinates all team travel adhering to prudent budgetary practice.
• Work with the maintenance department to coordinate the use of College vehicles for transportation to games, including the identification of qualified bus drivers.
• Coordinates concessions and other sales for home games.
• Serve as the College’s primary contact for use of any athletic facility by other agencies or community members.
• Maintains the Athletic Department’s website and social media pages.
• Serve as the Sports Information Media Contact and point person for all student-athlete stories.
• Serve as photographer at College sporting events.
• Research licensing of sports apparel and serve as the point person for getting NWSCC apparel in local outlets.
• Serve, with the Director of Public Relations and Marketing, as a website administrator.
• Serve as a College Media Contact when the Director of Public Relations and Marketing is out of town or unavailable.
• Coordinate with coaches to ensure that they are involved in local community service opportunities throughout the year.
• Work with the foundation office to plan, coordinate, and implement fundraising activities for the athletic program.

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution, required.
• Three years of supervisory experience, required.
• One year experience as Athletic Director, required.
• Experience working in Public Relations, Marketing or related area, preferred.
• Coaching experience at secondary and/or postsecondary level, preferred.

A complete application packet consists of the following:

• 
  a completed Northwest-Shoals Community College online application form,
• a current resume, and
• postsecondary transcripts (unofficial or official), which must include institution’s name, college degree, and degree date.

Applications may be submitted online at www.nwscc.edu.

Applications should be received by no later than Thursday, August 31, 2023.

Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. Application packets received after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The submission of all required application materials by the deadline date is the sole responsibility of the applicant.

SALARY: Compensation is in accordance with the Alabama Community College System’s Salary Schedule C3-4 ($64,416 - $98,692).

Northwest-Shoals Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Northwest-Shoals Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the interview. 256-331-5279

Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.

Northwest-Shoals Community College will not be responsible for copying application packets for current or future positions.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Northwest-Shoals Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Northwest-Shoals Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding of employment.