Summary
Under the direction of the President or designee, plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises and evaluates a comprehensive program of intercollegiate athletic activities, including but not limited to the following essential duties and responsibilities.

Distinguishing Career Features
This position will be responsible for general oversight of the athletic program and all athletic facilities for campus events including athletic games, co-sponsored events, and athletic facility rentals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages intercollegiate athletic activities in compliance with District, State, Federal, and/or California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) regulations, policies, and standards, including Title IX; keeps others informed as appropriate to their responsibilities.
• Recruits, supervises, evaluates, and mentors all coaches and other athletic personnel.
• Trains coaches and other staff regarding eligibility rules; works with Admissions and Records to complete eligibility; completes necessary notifications and paperwork.
• Identifies and recommends curriculum needs for the athletic program and kinesiology; provides recommendations to Vice President of Educational Services regarding scheduled course offerings for athletics and physical education; articulates with secondary schools to inform them of educational and athletic opportunities at West Hills Community College.
• Develops and approves team schedules with coaches; works with coaches and staff to make travel arrangements for games.
• Works with coaches and staff to make sure arrangements for home contests are made including facilities, game officials, support staff, security, field/court decorum and concessions; attends home athletic events or arranges for coverage.
• Develop, foster and maintain positive working relationships with and between the College staff and local media representatives and organizations.
• Develops the athletic budget with coaches and staff; reviews and manages budget priorities and allocations, adjusting to meet changing needs; approves budget expenditures.
• Attend and report at all Booster Club meetings on the various programs and their status.
• Determines staffing, facility, and equipment needs for the athletic program and planning for future needs.
• Develops and fosters activities promoting wellness within the community including community education.
• Oversee inventories of equipment and supplies, maintains supplementary accounting records for audit purposes, assists staff in determining appropriate maintenance schedules and facilitation of repairs for athletic and classroom equipment to create a five-year replacement plan.
• Recommends approval of special events involving athletic facilities; arranges for equipment distribution and collection.
• Directs and implements fund-raising activities to support athletic programs.
• Coordinates athletic booster activities.
• Maintains positive community relations; coordinates publicity with coaches and Public Relations including season passes, press releases, schedules, awards banquets, community groups, etc.
• Responsible for preparation and submission of various Title IX Reporting.
• Direct the program of the district to accommodate a diverse student population.
• Assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of materials.
• Responsible for preparation and annual review of Student Athlete Handbook.
• Incorporate the use of technology in delivery of computerized presentations and
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Operate a computer, printer and other office equipment as assigned, be proficient in office suite and its components, word, excel and operate a camera.
• Supervises coaches, athletic trainer, equipment manager and support staff including recommendations for hire, evaluations for assigned staff in the Athletic Department, evaluation of all programs and determination of staff development needs, including flex activities for all staff.
• Consistently available to student athletes on a variety of issues and academic progress make referrals as to appropriate College resources for assistance as appropriate.
• Facilitates resolution of complaints among students, faculty and staff; assists students with issues regarding courses, grades, audits, etc.; refers students to appropriate resources for assistance.
• Serves as administrative representative during athletic events.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of State and Federal inter-collegiate athletic rules, particularly of the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) and Title IX; operational aspects of athletic teams activities, including competitions; athletic field/facilities conditioning and equipment operation; required safety practices; teaching practices and techniques; techniques of personnel supervision; planning techniques; faculty management techniques; report writing; District policies and procedures; community college operations; intercollegiate athletics administration experience, and the ability to understand and deal with diversity. Knowledge of FERPA, HIPPA, SDS and hazardous materials that may pose a risk to health and safety including OSHA regulations.

Ability to learn, interpret, communicate and apply applicable District, State, Federal, and CCCAA regulations, standards, and requirements; plan, organize, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate a comprehensive athletics program; develop curriculum and course schedules; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; select, train, supervise, and evaluate coaches and all staff; work independently; prepare and manage a departmental budget; provide research, compile data, analyze information, make recommendations, prepare reports; conduct meetings; work cooperatively with others; positively represent the college to the public; coordinate group work efforts; set priorities; stay professionally current; work variable hours, including evenings and weekends.

Physical Abilities
Observe, monitor, and/or detect various activities. Identify, recognize, comprehend, examine, inspect, analyze, and/or assess various documents. Convey ideas effectively; exchange information and make presentations. Proficient use and operation of a computer keyboard. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time. Moderate lifting and carrying of athletic equipment up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions
Office and athletic environment; gymnasium, locker rooms, and ball fields; subject to seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions; and driving a vehicle to and from athletic contests. Occasional interaction with abusive coaches, team players, and audience; accidents associated with athletic contests, i.e., stray balls, bats, etc.

Education and Experience
Commitment to diversity, cultural competence, and anti-racism. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity, understanding of, and commitment to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

Possession of a Master’s Degree and one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the assignment.

License and Certificates
Requires a valid driver's license.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

1. Cover letter
2. Online District application
3. Professional resume
4. Unofficial transcripts from an accredited institution verifying course work completed and degree(s) received.

*Incomplete applications will not be accepted. It is the candidates responsibility to make sure the application packet is complete.*

West Hills Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or covered veteran's status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Background Check: All of our positions require the ability to pass a background and live scan.

Selection Process: Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a qualifications screening by a committee. Those demonstrating the strongest backgrounds related to the position will be invited to interview.