Athletic Director/Student Activities and Wellness Coordinator/Baseball Coach

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an area appropriate to the responsibilities of the position
• Successful experience as an athletic director, assistant director of athletics, and baseball coach.
• Experience in coaching, teaching, leading student activities, and engaged in athletic programs at the K-12, community college, or university level.
• Maintain valid CDL license for driving the college bus. 

Experience in student activities, career/transfer center, honors program, or a closely related student services program.

Athletic Director / Student Activities and Wellness Coordinator

• Serves as the college representative to the NJCAA and Region X, as well as coordinates, implements, oversees, and evaluates all facets of the NJCAA Athletic Compliance.
• Provides administrative direction and oversight for all athletic programs, athletic-related activities, and supervises the control, issuance, and maintenance of the athletic fields,  equipment, and facilities.
• Develops and oversees an annual orientation program for Student Athletes.
• Maintains a high caliber of team discipline both on and off the field.
• Works with Student Services and faculty members to ensure that student athletes receive the needed intervention and academic assistance as needed
• Maintains a close working relationship with Student Services, faculty members to ensure the continued academic progress of all student-athletes.
• Maintains an effective relationship with the area high schools and high school Athletic Directors to ensure an efficient recruiting network.
• Supervises full and part-time athletic staff, including shared responsibility for hiring, disciplining, or firing decisions and full responsibility for mentoring and evaluating coaches and the athletic staff.
• Plans, implements, and promotes intercollegiate athletic programs, including assisting with the scheduling of games for all sports and ensuring a competitive athletic program.
• Establishes and maintains standards of dress, scholarship, and conduct for athletic teams on campus, during games, and while traveling, by implementing the athletic code of conduct.
• Monitors strict observances of equal opportunity in men’s and women’s athletics by keeping informed of legal requirements and consulting with the college staff regarding compliance with the law, and initiates and coordinates the certification of academic and health eligibility of all varsity athletes.
• Collaborates with the college’s public relations department in the preparation of press releases and the arrangement of media coverage for athletic events, and ensures that the appropriate media are informed of the results of all athletic events.
• Develops and manages the athletic budget, orders equipment, plans and completes travel forms, as well as ensures departmental compliance with policies and procedures of the college.
• Develops community service opportunities for SCC’s student athletes.
• Collects and analyzes departmental statistics and data to prepare reports for distribution as appropriate.
• Coordinates the development of long-term strategies to promote athletics.
• Recruits student-athletes in coordination with the Student Services Office. 
• Implements a working relationship with Medical groups for injured athletes and files athletic injury reports. 
• Coordinates and schedules athletic field usage for faculty, staff, community members, and external stakeholders.  
• Coordinates fundraising efforts as the overseer of the RAMS Club to encourage direct giving, fundraising activities, and sponsorship support. 
• Maintains inventory records of uniforms, athletic equipment, and supplies.
• Maintains the operation of the college gym/training room facility.
• Facilitates gym/training room operational hours for students and employees.
• Organizes athletic summer camps and baseball clinics. 
• Leads and coordinates campus-wide student activities, programs, and events that promote student engagement, wellness, and school spirit.
• Maintains professional relationships with the Student Engagement Coordinator and advises the SGA on student-led athletic activities that promote a positive and healthy learning environment. 
• Collaborates with the Student Engagement Coordinator to align athletic events with college-wide student initiatives. 
• Serves as a liaison between athletic teams and student government on collaborative programming and coordinates the use of the athletic fields when necessary. 
• Encourages student-athlete participation in campus leadership and student life activities.  
• Serves as an active member of the health committee and the safety committee on campus. 

• Implement coaching strategies and methods to develop student athletes' skills and teamwork; analyze performance of team and adjust strategies as needed; evaluate opponents and develop game strategies; plan and conduct practices and other activities in preparation for competition
• Attend mandatory Region X baseball coaching meetings and LCC coaching meetings 
• Assist with the administration of policies and procedures with respect to academic expectations for team members; communicate with academic advising staff regarding athletic academic performance; meet with athletes on performance issues, study skills, and techniques for academic success 
• Identify and develop a team strategy for recruitment; conduct recruiting trips following the institution.
• Inform program participants (athletes and staff) of team rules including: conditioning; physical exam and athletic training requirements; practice attendance and participation rules; conduct and behavior expectations relative to practice, during competition, on trips, in the classroom, on campus and in the community; appropriate dress; drugs, alcohol and/or tobacco rules; relations with officials and opponents; responsibility for actions.
• Coordinate all practices (fall and spring), player travel, and scheduled competitions, including evenings and weekends. 
• Read, understand, and abide by the current National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Constitution and Bylaws, the Region X Constitution and Bylaws, and the sport rule book as identified in the NJCAA Constitution and Bylaws. 
• Recruit student athletes in the high schools primarily within Columbus County, N.C., the region and state of N.C., and adhere to the recruiting rules established by the NJCAA.

• Ability to organize, plan, and lead. 
• Ability to manage activities and supervise personnel.
• Knowledge of the budgeting process and procedures required of the college's business operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of athletics in the educational process.
• Ability to enforce rules fairly and equitably.
• Ability to be fair and unprejudiced in relationships with students, staff, and faculty.
• Ability to communicate well in oral and written form.
• Ability to travel with the athletic teams to games and events free of external engagements or responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

A completed Southeastern Community College application (located on the SCC website), a resume, a letter of interest addressing the requirements, and educational transcripts (unofficial copies of transcripts will be sufficient for the screening process, but official copies must be submitted prior to employment) must be submitted to the college Human Resources Office in order for applicants to be considered for this position. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and screened for candidates who meet the qualifications of the position. First review of applications will be June 23, 2025.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Applicants should submit all documents as requested on the SCC website at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sccnc. Inquiries should be directed to the Human Resources Office, Southeastern Community College, P.O. Box 151, Whiteville, NC 28472. Telephone (910) 788-6310.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer