• Providence College, a NCCAA, CPAC, NIAC level college, seeks an athletic director who can build on the success of its program and provide athletic and recreation leadership in a dynamic and innovative college aiming to advance its standing as a nationally recognized institution of higher education.
• The athletic director reports to the Vice President for Student Services and is responsible for planning, budgeting, developing and directing intercollegiate and inter-mural athletic programs and all recreation activities.

• The athletic director is expected to provide leadership and administrative skills necessary to achieve a successful athletic program, ensure compliance to all governing authorities and establish a strong and positive presence at the local, regional and national levels.
• The athletic director is also expected to oversee: assistant athletic director, sports information director, student workers and coaches.
• To hire qualified coaches and administer annual evaluations.
• To work with sports camp director in preparation and running of summer sports camps.
• Oversee or act as administration of all PC varsity teams (scheduling of all varsity teams, travel and hotel arrangements, uniforms, etc.).
• Oversees and is present at some Freemen home games in cooperation with assistant athletic director and game management personnel.
• Oversee development of initiatives for recruiting student athletes Purchase/order all necessary gym equipment.
• Oversees all gym scheduling (varsity games, practices, intramural, recreation).
• Be a member of the Providence Classic Golf Tournament Committee.
• Other duties as determined by the Vice President for Student Development.

• Bachelors degree (Masters Degree preferred) in one or more related fields: sports administration, physical education, recreation management
• Minimum of 5 years of successful athletic and recreation experience
• College coaching experience
• The successful candidate will have an understanding of the role of intercollegiate athletics and recreation in higher education:
• fostering a philosophy of student recruitment that emphasizes the value for academic excellence as an athlete; 
• experience in administration at a college or university level program;
• thorough knowledge of league regulations, requirements and reporting systems;
• demonstrate skills in written, oral and interpersonal communication;
• have an understanding of marketing, development and promotion of programs.
• Experience working with people
• A strong administrator
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required
• Ability to work on multiple tasks at one time · Ability to operate a computer
• Ability to move about the campus and to interact with students, faculty and staff and guests
• Physically capable of moving athletic and recreation equipment
• Pleasant and clearly understandable voice

Contact Information:

Work Arrangement: This is a full time position with the following:

• Evenings and weekends as required ·
• Job-related travel, away from the office approximately 10-20 % of the time.
• Office space provided at PC/PTS.
• Cell phone and answering machine provided as necessary.
• Personal computer with access to the PC/PTS computer network.
• Car allowance and/or access to company vehicle provided for work-related use.
• Annual evaluation by the Vice President for Student Services

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary is negotiable, depending upon education and experience.
• The compensation package includes 3 weeks of vacation, and group life insurance, short and long term disability and accidental death and disability after 3 months employment.
• Flexible Health Benefits also commence after 3 months of employment.
• A corporate pension plan is optional after one year of employment with PC/PTS.
• Other benefits will be discussed with the Human Resources Department.

Further College information may be found at http://prov.ca/