Assistant Director, Athletics & Sports Information

Salary Range: Grade I: $98,768.45 - $132,366.50/year, $145,934.06 (top step effective 7/01/2023), $151,771.42 (top step effective 7/01/2024)
Job Type:
Job Number: CL22-00474
Location: Orange, CA
Division: Mathematics and Sciences Division
Closing: Continuous

ABOUT RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is one of the most established districts in the state and has been in operation for nearly 50 years. Located in the heart of Orange County, it is one of the largest of California's 72 community college districts, based on the number of credit and non-credit students. RSCCD encompasses 25 percent of Orange County's total area and serves a population of more than 700,000 residents in the communities of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Santa Ana, Villa Park, and portions of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Tustin, and Yorba Linda. The District includes Santiago Canyon College and Santa Ana College, as well as the Centennial and Orange Continuing Education Centers, the Digital Media Center, Joint Powers Fire Training Center, the Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, the College and Workforce Preparation Center, and the District Operations Center. RSCCD's three (3) auxiliary Foundations are actively involved in supporting both community and campus programs.
CLASS SUMMARY
Responsible to the Dean of Kinesiology/Athletics for all aspects of the Intercollegiate Athletic program. Primarily provide and supervise game management of athletic events and support the college's public relations efforts, coordinating publicity and marketing efforts for the athletic programs.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Provide and supervise game management services including the training and scheduling of game management workers, including ticket sellers, ticket takers, clock and scoreboard operators, statisticians, public address announcers, field workers and officials.
Assist the Dean in planning, coordinating, and producing special events and fundraising projects. Assist in developing, preparing, monitoring, and controlling budgets for athletic programs and other areas of assignment; prepare recommendations and justifications regarding budget requests and expenditures according to district policies and applicable regulations.
Oversee the sports information/media relations function and serve as the public relations contact for the athletic department; assure the timely and accurate development and dissemination of information related to athletic team players, competitions, schedules, locations, and status. Work with coaches to develop and distribute athletic schedules and recruiting materials; make oral presentations or conduct workshops, as assigned, to provide specialized information regarding the college's athletic programs; provide assistance and supervision of other athletic department projects as assigned.
Serve as the college's athletic administrator/game manager at all athletic events; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures, and programs; develop and administer goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for areas of assignment.
Assist in ensuring proper maintenance of athletic fields, equipment, and facilities; assist in coordinating custodial and maintenance needs with college personnel; assist in scheduling maintenance and repairs; participate in planning, developing, and improving athletic programs.
Prepare, write and distribute press materials and weekly sport previews to newspapers, radio and television outlets; interview faculty, staff, students and administrators as needed for publicity and promotional purposes; arranges for photography of athletes and coaches; write copy for media guides, web site and other publications as needed; coordinates the production and distribution of special publications including media guides, game programs, brochures, schedules cards, team rosters and related items for athletic program regularly update information on internet site; maintains newspaper clip files; prepares, complies and maintains records of statistics for athletic teams; establishes and maintains historic archives for athletic programs; responds to requests for information about the athletic programs and coordinates interviews with athletics and coaches.
Represent the college's athletic program at conference and state meetings; serve on college, district and other committees, task forces and other work groups as assigned.
Maintain current knowledge of changes, concepts, methods, requirements regulations and policies for athletic programs; interpret, apply, and explain athletic program objectives, requirements and offerings to potential students, community organizations, students, staff, instructors, and others.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the Dean of Kinesiology/Athletics or assigned administrator.
Job Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: Intercollegiate athletic programs; basic rules and eligibility requirements for various athletic conferences. Local, state, and federal laws governing college athletic programs and services; tactics of media relations with strong written and verbal communication skills; English composition, form and content of sports information and editing; athletic statistics, scorekeeping, record keeping, writing, and editing releases, fact sheets, public service announcements and backgrounds for the media; principles of communications; media operations; form and content of sports information. Knowledge of web software.
Ability to: research, interview, write and edit copy for informational and persuasive purposes; work effectively with media representatives, employees and students; provide information to others within stated or implied bounds of district policy; function effectively under pressure and time constraints; Learn district policies, organization, operations and objectives; assist in planning, organizing and directing the athletic program at a community college; participate in scheduling and ensuring proper use of athletic facilities, equipment and financial resources; participate in fundraising and public relations activities; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; collect, compile and analyze data, operate specialized software. Ability to compile sports statistics according to the dictated parameters of each sport. Ability to multi-task and strong interpersonal skills is a requirement.
Skills: computer literacy is essential as is the ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner.
License: Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in physical education, recreation, sports management or a related field and three years of training internship or leadership experience related to this assignment, including documented writing/editorial experience; A Master's degree is desirable. Experience in marketing and promotion is desirable.
EEO STATEMENT
The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is committed to the concept and principles of staff diversity and equal employment opportunity by prohibiting discrimination based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Applications from all persons interested in the position are encouraged.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Application Screening
In addition to the requirements and responsibilities listed, the following criteria will be considered in selecting candidates for interviews:

• Work experience (breadth and depth)
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
• Education experience (breadth and depth)
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse socio-economic community
• Community involvement
• Program development

Based on the information presented in the application materials, a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a written test and an oral interview.
Meeting the position's minimum requirements does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed the most competitive in the applicant pool.
Interview
Applicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the interview date. During the oral session, those selected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:

• Oral communication skills
• Presentation
• Successful teaching, problem-solving, or performance demonstration
• Problem-solving skills
• Writing skills/demonstration

A predetermined set of questions will be asked of all applicants interviewed. Applicants are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their related experience to ensure the correct evaluation of their qualifications. Evaluation criteria will be applied consistently to all applicants. The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants should contact Recruitment in the Human Resources Office for assistance.
Application Procedure
The position will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will begin on Friday, January 13, 2023. To ensure full consideration, all applicants must submit a complete online Rancho Santiago Community College District Online application that includes the items listed below no later than January 12, 2023. People & Culture will review all applications for completeness, and only complete application packets will be forwarded to the screening committee for further review.
A Complete Application Packet Must Include the Following:

• Academic Transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted)
• Cover Letter
• Resume - details all relevant education, training, and other work experience
• RSCCD Online Application

Foreign Transcripts: Education completed outside of the United States must be equivalent to that gained in the conventional/accredited United States education programs to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), a United States-based credentials evaluation service, must translate and evaluate Foreign transcripts.
Conditions of Employment
Selected candidate(s) is required to complete the following prior to employment as part of the onboarding process:

• Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis Exam
• Fingerprints (by a Live Scan Agency at the candidate's expense, and clearance must be received before the first day of employment)
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States (by in-person appointment in People & Culture)
• Submit official transcripts - Based on Minimum Qualifications

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/rsccd/jobs/3830571/assistant-director-athletics-sports-information
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