Athletics Director/Student Engagement Initiatives Position Available In Montgomery, Alabama

Athletics Director/Student Engagement Initiatives
Salary
$65,000.00 Annually
Location Montgomery, AL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
06147
College/Division
TSCC-505030-Athletic Director
Opening Date
04/30/2025
Closing Date
5/21/2025 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location
Trenholm State Community College
Position Summary
The Athletic Director/Student Engagement Initiatives is responsible for the leadership, management, and overall operation of the college’s athletic programs, as well as fostering student engagement through extracurricular and co-curricular activities. This position ensures a balanced focus on both athletic success and the holistic development of students by promoting academic achievement, character development, andmunity involvement. The Athletic Director/Student Engagement Initiatives will lead efforts to strengthen student participation in various student activities to help retain students while promoting both in and outside of the classroom.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of the athletic department and student engagement, including the planning, development, and execution of athletic programs and student engagement activities. Supervises coaching staff and athletic trainers, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities.
Prepares and manages the athletic department budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
Secures funding through grants, sponsorships, and fundraising efforts to support athletic programs and student engagement activities.
Ensure proper maintenance and safety of athletic facilities, equipment, and transportation.
Provides leadership and direction for the college’s sports teams, ensuring alignment with the college’s mission and vision.
Manage recruitment, scheduling, travel, and budgets for athletic programs and teams.
Ensures that all athletic programsply with local, state, and national regulations, including ACCC (Alabama Community College Conference), NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) guidelines and other applicableerning bodies.
Develops and implements programs and activities that engage students outside the classroom, such as student activities, student clubs, leadership opportunities, and volunteer initiatives.
Collaborate with other departments toanize events, intramural sports, and activities that foster a sense ofmunity and school spirit among students.
Promotes student involvement in athletics, recreational sports, and fitness programs to enhance campus life.
Works closely with the studentanizations to support student-led initiatives and promote student leadership.
Ensures that student-athletes maintain academic eligibility and are supported in their academic endeavors.
Coordinates with academic advisors to track student-athlete progress, assist with course scheduling, and connect students with academic resources.
Promotes leadership development, sportsmanship, and character building within the athletic programs.
Overseemunity outreach efforts and ensure that students engage in positive experiences, both on and off-campus.
Advocates for student interests and well-being, providing support in navigating student concerns, challenges, and success strategies.
Ensures the academic and personal success of student-athletes, with a focus on balancing academics and athletics.
Collaborates with faculty, staff, and administration to integrate athletics and student engagement initiatives with academic programs and student services.
Fosters strong relationships withmunity leaders andanizations, local businesses, and alumni to promote the College’s athletic programs and increase student participation.
Represents the College at athletic events, conferences, and inmunications witherning athleticanizations and external stakeholders.
Develops and executes a marketing strategy to increase visibility and recognition of athletic programs, events, and student engagement initiatives.
Works with the Marketing/PR Department to highlight student-athletes’ achievements,anize social media campaigns, and maintain the athletics webpage.
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of athletics and student engagement to support retention efforts. Serves as the institution’s primary representative for athletics, participating inmunity events and meetings with key external stakeholders.
Maintains strong working relationships with local K-12,munity, and higher education entities to support the College’s athletic programs.
Participates and ensures active participation in the planning process of the College. Retains and submits documentation as requested to supportpliance of athletic programs.
Assumes other work-related responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of Student Affairs/Institutional Relations, Executive Vice President and/or the President.
Serves on collegemittees as requested.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
At least three (3) years in athletics, student engagement or a related field.
Kledge of best practices in student engagement, leadership development, andmunity building.
Experience in coaching, recruitment, or the management of student-led programs.
Experience working with K-12, higher education, and/ormunityanizations. Application Procedures/Additional Information
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit apleted online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

Aplete application packet consists of:

Trenholm State Community College online employment application. A current resume, including three (3) references.
Copy of transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION

Neither a resume nor an application is appropriate verification of work experience. It is not our policy to contact current and/or previous employers to obtain employment verification. “Work experience verification is required in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Minimum Qualifications” section and other related experience. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s). Proof of work experience verification may be delayed until an official offer of employment using the Work Experience Verification form, which is found on the Human Resources home page. All work experience verification must bepleted within 15 days following the employment offer.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Iplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS

Trenholm State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Trenholm State Community College will make reasonable amodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.
Trenholm State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon thepletion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation. The applicant will be responsible for the cost of the criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.