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Sports Information DirectorDepartment AthleticsBuilding/Location Maxwell Center/Main CampusSupervisor Athletic DirectorMonths Per Year 12Hours Per Week 40Classification Level Full timeSalary Range $35,000-$40,000FLSA Status ExemptSupervises Athletic Student Workers and GraduateAssistantsApplication Ohiochristian.peopleadmin.comPOSITION SUMMARYThe primary purpose of the sports information director is to promote and provide the publicity forall aspects of the 17 NCCAA athletic programs at Ohio Christian University. This is primarilydone through the print and electronic media, internet, and publications as well as overseeinghome events, game management, scorer's table, home stats, live streaming, and audio/visual atall home athletic events.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Any one position may not include all of the listed duties, nordo all of the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions within thisclassification)Administration Duties: Coordinate game and cumulative statistics while filing on a weekly basis appropriaterequired reports and Athlete of the Week nominations to NCCAA. All statistics arecomputerized with live in-game stats provided for soccer, volleyball, basketball, andbaseball/softball

Oversee production and editing of game programs and schedule cards for all sports. Oversee all team and individual photo sessions as well as maintain digital photoarchives. SID office has a digital camera to use for basic photos, recruit signings, etc.

Maintain the sports information website. The site treats all sports equally withschedules, rosters, photos, game recaps, statistics, coaches bios, athlete bios (220+),etc. Oversee publicity on social media which includes OCU's sports information textmessage service (SMS), Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

Oversee ongoing historical research for all sports. Primary contact person for Ohio Christian University area media as well as hometownmedia for all Trailblazer varsity teams and student-athletes. Contact person for providing information of all video streamed events.

Oversee select staffing for all home athletic contests including, but not limited to, publicaddress announcers for athletic teams where appropriate and statisticians. Communicate with and host visiting radio, TV broadcasts, public address announcers,statisticians, clock operators, audio/visual crews, scorebook Actively involved in all pre-game, in-game, and post-game protocol. Assemble Hall of Fame materials for Ohio Christian and NCCAA honors.Sports Information Duties: Design/Upkeep Athletic website daily Maintain communication with local paper, surrounding news outlets, and student athletehometown paper Select/Nominate/Vote for conference, NCCAA, and Athlete of the Week Record/Report statistics for all 17 sports to the NCCAA Communicate with University marketing department to promote OCU athletics Organize and execute media/photo days for all teams Interview coaches and players following the conclusion of home events Contact coaches for postgame interview, quotes, and game information following theconclusion of away events Setup/Teardown for every Home athletic event Manage/Oversee all media related items at every Home athletic event Communicate with NCCAA National Offices on a regular basis Provide coverage for all postseason events, including travel to select away contests forinterviews/articles/pictures Maintain online streaming website through Stretch Internet Oversee color commentator schedule for live-streamed events Livestream/Radio links for away contested synced to OCU website Livestream/Broadcast every Home athletic event Assist in scheduling/overseeing athletic student workers Assist with nominating Scholar Athletes and Scholar Teams Assist with organizing annual athletic banquet Assist in hosting of non-OCU athletic events (OCSAA, JuCo, wrestling, etc.) Organize schedule with University photographer to attend five home events each month Manage each official OCU athletics social media site (Facebook, X, Instagram andTikTok)NCCAA Rules Compliance:Be responsible for knowledge of, and adherence to all NCCAA rules and regulations pertainingto but not limited to recruiting, eligibility, and general operation of the program.Required Minimum Qualifications:According to Ohio Christian University employment policy, all employees must possess a strongChristian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the OCU Community LifestyleStatement.Excellent computer proficiency is required particularly with word processing and statisticalreporting

Web site experience is preferred. Position requires a bachelor's degree andpreferred two years of related experience. Applicant must possess strong communicationskills, the ability to work independently and under pressure of deadlines, and thewillingness to work nights and weekends.

Education, Training and Experience:o Bachelors Degree required (Masters preferred)o 2-4 years of sports information/Game Management at the college levelo Successfully pass all NCCAA and University requirements for employment Skill and Ability to:o Strong public speaking skills that connect with 18-22-year old athleteso Strong administrative and organizational skillso Strong communication skills both verbal and writteno Ability to network with other administrators, SIDs and coacheso Ability to successfully assist in recruiting mission fit student athletesLIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERAs a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Churches of Christ in Christian Union, OhioChristian University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C.,Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of workbeing performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skillsrequired for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodateindividuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk tothe health and safety of themselves or other employees

This job description in no way states or implies that theseare the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to followany other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliancewith Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each dutyproficiently

Continued employment remains on an at-will basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.Ohio Christian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer