Director of Athletics and Recreation

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Wabash College seeks candidates for the position of Director of Athletics and Recreation. The Director reports to the President of the College and is a member of the Senior Staff. The Director provides leadership to the Intercollegiate Athletics Department and directs and coordinates the development and administration of all athletic programs in compliance with NCAA regulations.

Specifically, the Director will:

• Oversee the daily operation of the Allen Athletics and Recreation Center and all of the College’s athletic facilities.
• Supervise the staff of the Athletics Department, including hiring, onboarding, developing, and evaluating coaches and other personnel.
• Create an environment designed to facilitate the growth and development of individual students as leaders and scholar-athletes, as well as the growth and development of athletic teams and coaches.
• Have a proven record of experience in athletic recruiting in direct collaboration with the enrollment office to manage institutional enrollment goals.
• Be responsible for preparing and implementing department budgets, and work collaboratively with the Advancement Office on various fund raising and alumni engagement activities.
• Work collaboratively with the Dean of Students Office to fully develop the character and leadership abilities of student-athletes.
• Direct and facilitate a robust series of summer programs and camps in collaboration with coaches and College staff.
• Be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with campus partners, alumni, and the larger Wabash College community.
• Engage in the life of the Wabash community as a member of the Senior Staff, including working in partnership with the Dean of the College, the Faculty Athletics Committee, and the faculty as a whole.
• Represent the College and the interests of its officers, student-athletes, coaches, and staff in service to the NCAA and the North Coast Athletic Conference.

Qualifications:

Wabash College seeks candidates for the position of Director of Athletics and Recreation. The Director reports to the President of the College and is a member of the Senior Staff. The Director provides leadership to the Intercollegiate Athletics Department and directs and coordinates the development and administration of all athletic programs in compliance with NCAA regulations.

Specifically, the Director will:

• Oversee the daily operation of the Allen Athletics and Recreation Center and all of the College’s athletic facilities.
• Supervise the staff of the Athletics Department, including hiring, onboarding, developing, and evaluating coaches and other personnel.
• Create an environment designed to facilitate the growth and development of individual students as leaders and scholar-athletes, as well as the growth and development of athletic teams and coaches.
• Have a proven record of experience in athletic recruiting in direct collaboration with the enrollment office to manage institutional enrollment goals.
• Be responsible for preparing and implementing department budgets, and work collaboratively with the Advancement Office on various fund raising and alumni engagement activities.
• Work collaboratively with the Dean of Students Office to fully develop the character and leadership abilities of student-athletes.
• Direct and facilitate a robust series of summer programs and camps in collaboration with coaches and College staff.
• Be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with campus partners, alumni, and the larger Wabash College community.
• Engage in the life of the Wabash community as a member of the Senior Staff, including working in partnership with the Dean of the College, the Faculty Athletics Committee, and the faculty as a whole.
• Represent the College and the interests of its officers, student-athletes, coaches, and staff in service to the NCAA and the North Coast Athletic Conference.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree preferred, which may result in Associated Faculty status.
• Demonstrated leadership in college athletic setting and 5-7 years of professional experience planning, organizing, and directing athletics is required.
• Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Experience in budget preparation, administration, and control.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Ideally, the successful candidate will start on or before August 1, 2025.

About Wabash Athletics:

With academic excellence at the core of what we do, Wabash’s athletics philosophy also strives for excellence and broad participation in its 12 intercollegiate Athletics programs, intramural competitions, and recreational activities. Wabash is a member of the North Coast Athletic Conference and Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League. Wabash is the sixth winningest program in Division III football, and played and won the first intercollegiate baseball, basketball, and football games played in Indiana. Wabash has produced 29 NCAA Division III Academic All-Americans and 22 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship winners.

Since joining the NCAC in 2001, Wabash has claimed conference championships/NCAA tournament berths in Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field (20), Football (9), Cross Country (4) Basketball (3), and Baseball (2). Our Wrestling team, which competes as an independent, has produced eight National Champions and 31 All-Americans in the last 10 years, while as a team finishing second, third (twice), and fourth at the NCAAs. Ten Wabash student-athletes have been named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars since 2018.

Wabash’s outstanding Athletics facilities are annually ranked among the best in the nation, and feature the state-of-the-art Little Giant Stadium, Frank Navarro Field, and Huntsman Family track, dedicated in 2021, as well as Fischer Field (soccer and lacrosse), Goodrich Ballpark (baseball), Collett Courts (indoor and outdoor tennis), Knowling Fieldhouse (indoor track), Chadwick Court (basketball and volleyball), Class of 1950 Natatorium (swimming and diving), and the Allen Athletics and Recreation Center.

About Wabash College:

Located in Crawfordsville, Indiana, 45 miles west of Indianapolis, Wabash College is a private liberal arts college for men with an enrollment of approximately 900 students. Founded in 1832, Wabash College’s mission is to “educate men to think critically, act responsibly, lead effectively, and live humanely.” It accomplishes its mission in a residential community in which faculty and staff are highly engaged with students, in and out of the classroom.

In the midst of a strategic transformation to advance the success of first-generation students and students from low-income families, Wabash College is committed to attracting and effectively supporting faculty and staff with a demonstrated commitment to supporting student success. In addition, Wabash offers a broad range of academic and cultural programs open to all members of the Wabash community with the goal of providing a rich educational environment. Wabash is a top-60 National Liberal Arts College according to U.S. News and is a member of Colleges That Change Lives. Many students, staff, and faculty find the close-knit community of the residential college one of the most rewarding aspects of their time here.

Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three professional references by selecting the apply now option here or at www.wabash.edu/employment.

Wabash College seeks faculty and staff committed to providing quality engagement with students, high levels of academic challenge and support, and meaningful experiences that prepare students for life and leadership among diverse populations around the globe. We welcome applications from persons of all backgrounds. EOE.

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