Interim Athletic Director

EXPIRED

Basic Function

Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Bakersfield College Athletic Director is responsible for leadership management, faculty and staff evaluation and administration of Bakersfield College’s intercollegiate athletic program and ensures that all rules and regulations that govern the athletic programs are followed. This position requires a leader with considerable abilities in intercollegiate athletics administration; a keen sense of integrity, fair play, character, learning, balance, spirit and community. The Athletic Director represents the College administration at a variety of designated community activities and demonstrates an appreciation for the important role athletics plays in the greater Bakersfield community. The Athletic Director provides leadership to plan, organize, direct and control resources for all of the athletic programs and activities at Bakersfield College.

Representative Duties

Administers all athletic department matters, including fiscal affairs, personnel, strategic planning, administrative responsibilities, facilities, public relations, and general operations.

Ensures that the Bakersfield College Department of Athletics has a highly competent and diverse coaching and administrative support staff consistent with the mission of Bakersfield College.

Administers all recruitment, evaluation and supervision of Coaches, Physical and Health Education faculty and athletic department classified personnel in accordance with KCCD Board Policy and collective bargaining agreements.

Facilitates and promotes compliance programming that adheres to the highest standards of integrity in all matters academic, financial, administrative and business; consistent with California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) rules and regulations, in addition to Kern Community College District policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations, including Title IX.

1. Develops community partnerships and other collaborative relationships with business, industry, high schools, colleges, universities, and other entities as appropriate.
   

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Basic Function

Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Bakersfield College Athletic Director is responsible for leadership management, faculty and staff evaluation and administration of Bakersfield College’s intercollegiate athletic program and ensures that all rules and regulations that govern the athletic programs are followed. This position requires a leader with considerable abilities in intercollegiate athletics administration; a keen sense of integrity, fair play, character, learning, balance, spirit and community. The Athletic Director represents the College administration at a variety of designated community activities and demonstrates an appreciation for the important role athletics plays in the greater Bakersfield community. The Athletic Director provides leadership to plan, organize, direct and control resources for all of the athletic programs and activities at Bakersfield College.

Representative Duties

Administers all athletic department matters, including fiscal affairs, personnel, strategic planning, administrative responsibilities, facilities, public relations, and general operations.

Ensures that the Bakersfield College Department of Athletics has a highly competent and diverse coaching and administrative support staff consistent with the mission of Bakersfield College.

Administers all recruitment, evaluation and supervision of Coaches, Physical and Health Education faculty and athletic department classified personnel in accordance with KCCD Board Policy and collective bargaining agreements.

Facilitates and promotes compliance programming that adheres to the highest standards of integrity in all matters academic, financial, administrative and business; consistent with California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) rules and regulations, in addition to Kern Community College District policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations, including Title IX.

1. Develops community partnerships and other collaborative relationships with business, industry, high schools, colleges, universities, and other entities as appropriate.
   

Oversees all management, coordination, and supervision of home and off-site athletic events; including the preparation of facilities, equipment, officials, game personnel and transportation for men and women intercollegiate athletics (i.e. announcers, timers, public address, ticket sellers, security, concessions, etc.).

Facilitates and supports an environment that promotes student-athlete health and welfare and a commitment to strong values and academic success.

Maintains active participation in College, conference and 3C2A planning systems; as well as professional development opportunities.

1. Plans and develops fundraising and revenue development campaigns that comply with practices that govern Bakersfield College’s Foundation and KCCD Policy.
   

Develops and engages the athletic department’s advisory councils and the College’s committee structures in relevant issues.

Provides continual leadership to sustain a strong commitment to an inclusive environment and diversity that serves the needs of student-athletes, coaches, staff and the public.

Provides maintenance and growth opportunities for community involvement, partnerships and service initiatives.

Represents Athletics and Bakersfield College to external constituents, furthering the College’s administrative and public interests.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as appropriate to maintain a high-caliber athletic program

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited College or University, preferably in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Recreation or Athletic Administration.

• Five years of full-time experience in teaching, athletics and/or administration.

• Five years of experience in an administrative leadership position with experience in, or closely related to, administration of athletic departments.

• Direct experience in the application of 3C2A, NJCAA, NAIA and NCAA Constitutions, Sports Guides and Rule Books.

• A substantial and successful record of progressively increasing and relevant experience in Athletics and Athletic administration.

• Demonstrated sensitivity to an understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic culture, ethnic and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.

Salary
Kern Community College District Salary Schedules, MANAGEMENT, Range 019
$163,524.44 - $231,055.75 annually (Maximum Entry Level Salary: $171,802.86 annually)

Special Instructions
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. However, applications received by 07/21/25 are assured consideration. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits or re-initiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Completed application packet** s **** must include **** the following.**

• Completed online application for employment
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (cover letter)
• List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
• Copy of legible transcripts, if applicable

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact or remove any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

International or Foreign Degree** s**
Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (See our EEO Plan 2021-2024.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment
The District and College are strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District and College encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. (See our Discrimination Free Work Environment information.)

Work Authorization
Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• The mission of comprehensive community colleges; effective teaching and learning strategies; and the evaluation of such strategies.
• Mission of the California Community Colleges.
• Policies, practices and financial dexterity to establish, operate and manage budgets related to Athletic staff salaries, sports and facilities.
• Best practices in implementing effective monitoring and training programs for athletics personnel, intercollegiate game management, competition regulation compliance and procurement of sport supplies and equipment.
• Recruitment and evaluation of contract and adjunct faculty, classified staff, professional experts and volunteers.
• Fundraising models as a source of additional revenue to support College resources, including marketing and promotional strategies, to increase awareness and support for an athletic department or sports program.
• Compliance regulations and guidelines, including those associated with athletic eligibility, athlete certification, academic expectations, medical verification and all other requirements mandated by the 3C2A or similar athletic association.

Ability to:

• Organize a complex athletic department with multifaceted administrative systems.
• Work as part of a management team dedicated to collaboration and the College goal of integrating instruction and student services as a way to create and maintain a supportive student-learning environment.
• Exercise group leadership skills, which emphasize collaboration, consensus building, problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Effectively utilize District Office and College staff to manage receipt and expenditure of funds to and from multiple budget accounts.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures, including the application of National Collegiate Athletic Association, California Commissions on Athletics and Western State Conference regulations governing intercollegiate athletics and Title IX.

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