Athletic Director

THE POSITION

The Athletic Director provides strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and operational management for the College's intercollegiate athletics program in alignment with Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) regulations, Washington State gender equity requirements, Title IX, and institutional policies. The Director ensures that athletics advances student success, equity, and the mission of the Washington community and technical college system.

• Lead the Department of Athletics in planning, developing, and implementing an intercollegiate athletics program that emphasizes character development, academic achievement, community engagement, competitive excellence, and opportunities for student‑athletes to advance to the next level.
• Establish goals, priorities, and assessment practices that align athletics with institutional mission, equity commitments, and student success initiatives.
• Participate in Strategic Enrollment Management planning and implement goals identified for athletics in collaboration with student services and instruction administrative units.
• Serve as a member of the Student Services Leadership Team and participate in college‑wide committees as assigned.

• Develop and manage athletic budgets through the Services & Activities (S&A) Fee process, the Student Services budget process, and state and foundation fundraising efforts.
• Ensure fiscal accountability, compliance with state and college financial policies, and effective stewardship of institutional and donor resources.

• Collaborate with Human Resources and the Vice President for Student Services on all athletic hiring processes.
• Supervise the Assistant Athletic Director and provide oversight, coaching, and support for all functions of their position.
• Ensure that coaches and staff receive training on NWAC compliance, Title IX, student conduct expectations, and college policies.

• Provide and oversee high‑quality and innovative game management for home athletic events.
• Ensure safe, welcoming, and equitable environments for student‑athletes, officials, visiting teams, and spectators.

• Oversee the promotion and reporting of athletic events, including social media, news releases, web updates, promotional materials, and signage.
• Build positive relationships with campus partners, alumni, community organizations, and youth programs to strengthen visibility and support for athletics.

• Direct the College's compliance efforts related to all NWAC and NCAA rules, eligibility requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Serve as Peninsula College's Athletic Commissioner to the NWAC.
• Oversee NWAC and federally required annual reports, including the Grant‑in‑Aid Report, President's Cup Report, and Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) report.
• Collaborate closely with other campus departments, including the Business Office, Campus Safety, Student Services, and other institutional partners to ensure full compliance with college policies, FERPA regulations, and all applicable state, federal, and athletic governance requirements.

• Deliver annual orientation programs for student‑athletes.
• Oversee academic support and study hall efforts to promote retention, academic progress, and degree completion.
• Collaborate with coaches, Student Services, and instructional partners to monitor academic eligibility and support student success.

• Manage athletic facilities in collaboration with the College's scheduling and facilities departments, including oversight of equipment, gym and field maintenance, and employee training.
• Ensure safe, well‑maintained, and accessible athletic environments that meet NWAC standards.

• Collaborate with coaches, college administration, and local property managers to identify and support student‑athlete housing options that promote safety, stability, and academic success.

• Collaborate with the…