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What does a Director of Athletics do?

A Director of Athletics oversees the athletic programs at a school, college, or organization. They are responsible for managing staff and coaches, developing budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting the overall success of the athletic department. Directors of Athletics also coordinate scheduling, fundraising, and public relations efforts to enhance athletic opportunities for students or members. Their goal is to create a supportive environment for athletes while balancing the needs of the institution.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director of Athletics, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Athletics, you need strong leadership, organizational, and budgeting skills, typically backed by a degree in sports management or a related field. Familiarity with athletic compliance systems, event management software, and NCAA or relevant athletic association regulations is essential. Outstanding communication, decision-making, and relationship-building abilities help foster teamwork and resolve conflicts among staff, coaches, and athletes. These competencies are crucial for ensuring program success, maintaining compliance, and promoting a positive athletic environment.

What are some key challenges a Director of Athletics may face when managing multiple sports programs?

A Director of Athletics often faces the challenge of balancing resources and attention across various sports programs, each with unique needs and priorities. Coordinating scheduling, budgeting, compliance with regulations, and supporting coaches and athletes requires strong organizational and communication skills. Additionally, fostering a positive culture while meeting performance expectations and handling public relations can be demanding, but these challenges also present opportunities to lead and innovate within the department.
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Deputy Athletics Director - Chief Operating Officer

University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

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Re-posted 12 days ago

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Job description

The Deputy Athletics Director - Chief Operating Officer serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, providing leadership in various capacities and the execution of the department's stated goals. The Deputy Athletics Director - Chief Operating Officer is an integral member of the Vice President/Director of Athletics Executive Leadership Team.  As a direct report to the Vice President/Director of Athletics, this position provides strategic leadership and planning related to all Athletics operations, including but not limited to departmental facilities, event management, capital planning initiatives, contract management, special events, and state legislative planning. The position will also serve as a liaison to internal and external groups including Institutional Support Services, the UNM Police Department, local law enforcement agencies, outside contractors, and other groups.

This position also provides leadership within the sport supervisor team, with sport supervision responsibilities specific over flagship sports based on background and experience.

Duties and responsibilities include:

  •  Leads the operations of the Athletics Department including oversight of Athletics facilities, event management, capital planning and project initiatives, special events, contract management, state legislative planning, and sport administration programming.
  • Serves as liaison and meets regularly with key internal and external stakeholders. Represents the department in a positive manner and effectively advocates for the interests of the University and department.
  • Collaborates with key stakeholders, including coaches, student-athletes, University administration, and conference officials to align operational strategies with overarching departmental goals.
  • Oversees the Supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training, promotion, enforcement of internal procedures and controls, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
  • Participates in strategic planning and critical decision-making events. Develops solutions for difficult problems/issues.
  • Manages all contractual agreements with external vendors, operators, visiting institutions, and/or suppliers.
  • Engages in multi-year fiscal planning, assessing revenue and expense categories in conjunction with the Director of Athletics and Senior Associate Athletic Director for Business Operations.
  • Manages the Athletics department policies and procedures manual. Recommends operating guidelines or changes to policy/procedures, as needed.
  • Serves as sports coordinator for one or more NCAA Division I team sports, to include sport budget and personnel management, NCAA/MWC compliance, and team athletic/academic performance.
  • Establishes and implements long- and short-range departmental goals, objectives, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness; effects changes required for improvement.
  • Ensures compliance with all laws, policies, rules, and regulations set forth by the Board of Regents, University, NCAA, Conference, state and federal laws, and other governing bodies/agencies.

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