Vice President of Athletics

Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility: The Vice President for Athletics (VPA) reports to the President of the University and serves as a member of the University’s Senior Leadership Team. The VPA leads all aspects of athletics at the University and is responsible for the success performance of programs, coaches, staff, and student athletes. University Athletics at Bethel University embraces the NAIA model which focuses emphasizes academics, character development, and community involvement while providing student athletes with the opportunity to compete in the sports they love.

Responsible for all shifts, 7 days/week, 24 hours/day. Incumbents are subject to callback as necessary.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

1. Provides leadership for the Department of athletics, including all coaching staff, administrative staff, and student athletes

2. Serves as a member of the University’s Senior Leadership Team

3. Ensures that enrollment and budgetary goals are met or exceeded annually

4. Serves as the University’s representative to the NAIA and athletic conference, and participates actively in those organizations

5. Prioritizes success in academic performance and character development for student athletes

6. Actively participates in the University community as well as the broader Carroll County and regional community as an ambassador for Bethel University

7. Partners closely with University colleagues to ensure student athletes are actively engaged in the classroom, campus, and community

8. Leads a “winning culture” that celebrates and highlights team and individual success

9. Ensures that all Athletics facilities are maintained at appropriate levels

10. Ensures that all of athletics works in coordination with the Office of Development to cultivate, engage and steward donors

11. Performs related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed.

Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility: The Vice President for Athletics (VPA) reports to the President of the University and serves as a member of the University’s Senior Leadership Team. The VPA leads all aspects of athletics at the University and is responsible for the success performance of programs, coaches, staff, and student athletes. University Athletics at Bethel University embraces the NAIA model which focuses emphasizes academics, character development, and community involvement while providing student athletes with the opportunity to compete in the sports they love.

Responsible for all shifts, 7 days/week, 24 hours/day. Incumbents are subject to callback as necessary.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

1. Provides leadership for the Department of athletics, including all coaching staff, administrative staff, and student athletes

2. Serves as a member of the University’s Senior Leadership Team

3. Ensures that enrollment and budgetary goals are met or exceeded annually

4. Serves as the University’s representative to the NAIA and athletic conference, and participates actively in those organizations

5. Prioritizes success in academic performance and character development for student athletes

6. Actively participates in the University community as well as the broader Carroll County and regional community as an ambassador for Bethel University

7. Partners closely with University colleagues to ensure student athletes are actively engaged in the classroom, campus, and community

8. Leads a “winning culture” that celebrates and highlights team and individual success

9. Ensures that all Athletics facilities are maintained at appropriate levels

10. Ensures that all of athletics works in coordination with the Office of Development to cultivate, engage and steward donors

11. Performs related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

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