Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sport Supervision and Compliance

Williams College:
Athletics and Physical Education

Location: Williams College

Open Date: May 04, 2026

Deadline:

In this role, the successful candidate will provide high-levelmentorship to a group of coaches at all stages of their careers,meeting with these coaches regularly and attending practices and competitions to gain insight and provide meaningful feedback. The position will be responsible for spearheading the search processand onboarding of new head coaches for assigned teams, as well asassistance in all stages of assistant coach onboarding.

The role will assist and oversee the management of 10-12 varsityteams, ranging from budget to equipment planning, and facilitate coordination with other departments both internal (sportsinformation, athletic training, strength and conditioning,equipment) and external (dean of students office, development,alumni relations). The position also includes game management,including submitting bids and serving as tournament director forpostseason competitions.

The position will lead the department's compliance with department,college, league and conference policies, ensuring that staff throughout athletics understand the responsibilities and requirements of all Williams coaches and staff members. The successful candidate will lead educational sessions on NESCAC andNCAA rules, and manage transfer portal requests, medical hardshipwaivers, and related required NCAA reporting.

The position includes building relationships and trust with students, serving as a point of contact to ensure strong communication and collaboration as student-athletes navigate the challenges of college and collegiate athletics. The position also includes teaching of physical education classes, which are acritical piece of the experience of every student on the Williams College campus.

Candidates are expected to have a master's degree in a related field, with a minimum of five years of relevant experience in collegiate athletics. A background in collegiate coaching is preferred, along with a deep understanding of the various aspectsof compliance required in the NESCAC and NCAA.

Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). Williams promotes equal opportunity and makes all employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis.

Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where individuals of all identities and backgrounds canlive, learn, and thrive.

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