Director, Athletics

Job Description Summary

Lincoln Land Community College is hiring an experienced athletic coach as our next Director, Athletics! They will be responsible for oversight of athletics staff and all aspects of the athletic programs and facilities at LLCC. GO LOGGERS!

As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break;

12 Fridays off in the summer; and 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 20 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse, and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses.

Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development.

You can view all benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!

Starting salary is likely to be between $68,497 and $90,869 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills.

LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.

Required Qualifications

• Three years leadership and / or supervisory experience
• Two years in a competitive athletic or similar environment

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and drug-screen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading an athletic program
• Experience in NCAA or NJCAA compliance management
• Coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level
• Direct supervision of a coaching staff

Job Duties

• Encourage academic excellence in student / athletes while maintaining accurate records in the certification of eligibility process.
• Supervise all staff involved or supporting intercollegiate athletics ensuring adherence to the policies of Lincoln Land Community College and of the National Junior College Athletic Association.
• Coordinate the development of schedules for all athletic events and use of the athletic facilities.
• Systematically monitor facilities and athletic fields, making recommendations for life / safety improvements.
• Serve as liaison to the National Junior College Athletic Association sharing guidelines and materials with appropriate LLCC personnel.
• Operationalize, monitor and evaluate summer sports camps.
• Provide oversight and control of the athletic budget.
• Attend and supervise all home athletic events.
• Assist in the college planning and assessment program by developing annual work unit objectives that impact long-range priority goals.
• Oversee and develop with coaching staff, fund-raising activities for all sports to ensure equity with regard to Title IX.
• Serve as College’s representative to submit claims, etc. for athletic insurance program.
• Provide oversight of the fitness center, equipment, and serve as liaison to the academic departments as it pertains to the Center;

delineating specific responsibilities of instructional programs vs. non-credit activities for athletes.

• Design recruitment strategies to enhance the athletic program.
• Submit and monitor NJCAA athletic eligibility.

Reference Requests

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Requisition Specific Questions

• Have you ever been employed with LLCC before? If yes, please provide details.
• Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States and can you provide proof upon hire?
• LLCC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment Visa status (e.g. H1B Visa status)?
• Do you possess a bachelor's degree?
• Describe any other coaching experiences or instances where you've provided guidance or mentorship that might not be listed on your resume.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Contact Information

Lincoln Land Community College

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

5250 Shepherd Rd

Springfield, IL 62703

Email : [email protected]

Phone : 217-786-2752

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