Athletic Director

• Employer paid contribution of 9.37% to your retirement plan with no waiting period. Who doesn't love free money?
• We cover 82% of costs related to health, dental and life insurance.
• Generous leave time to support your work/life balance with paid holidays, sick leave and vacation time, 3 personal days, and two weeks off over Christmas break! Not to mention, you get time off at Spring Break and Friday's off in the summer.
• Have you ever wanted to take an art class? Interested in exploring entrepreneurship? FREE tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents makes this dream a reality.
• We offer Relocation Assistance! You may be eligible for up to $5,000 in relocation reimbursement with submission of itemized receipts.
• Access to amenities like our Children's Center, Hay Library, aquatic center, fitness center, theatre and more.
• When adventure calls, head out to the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, take a hike around Mustang Loop, surf the local sand dunes, or jump in the car and travel to Salt Lake City, Jackson Hole, or Laramie. For a map of our area, and links to activities and places, view westernwyoming.edu/outsider.

• Establish procedures to ensure all student-athletes meet eligibility requirements.
• Create clear recruiting standards aligned with institutional values and compliance regulations.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
• Implement systems for tracking eligibility, recruiting activities, and required documentation.
• Provide regular rules education for staff and student-athletes.
• Ensure gender equity in athletic participation, scholarships, and resources and regularly review policies and practices for compliance with Title IX.
• Oversee adherence to institutional and NJCAA policies.

• Clearly define the athletic department's mission and ensure alignment with the institution's overall mission and strategic goals.
• Define clear roles and expectations for all athletic department staff.
• Promote collaboration and communication across all units within athletics.
• Establish team travel policies, including approval processes, itineraries, and safety protocols.
• Implement risk management procedures for practices, competitions, and travel.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for athletics
• Oversee the management of all athletic facilities including, gyms, weight rooms, locker rooms, offices and training room.
• Works closely with the college marketing department, oversees promotion and marketing of events, games, and athletics as a whole.

• Develop and maintain a structured budgeting process.
• Ensure transparency, accountability, and timely reporting of all financial activities.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan for athletics that includes;
  • Defined annual targets
  • Sport-specific and department-wide goals
  • Donor engagement plans

• Coordinate support services such as mental health resources, career development, and life skills programming.
• Ensure student athletes are provided academic advising, tutoring, and progress monitoring.
• Facilitate regular communication between coaches and academic support staff
• Define expectations for student-athlete behavior on and off the field.
• Establish a clear disciplinary process for violations.
• Promote sportsmanship, integrity, and accountability.

• Organize procedures for scheduling, maintaining, and using athletic facilities.
• Manage game-day operations, including staffing, equipment, and event management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, accessibility, and operational standards.

• Program level management
• Budgeting and financial oversight
• Staff supervision and hiring
• Compliance knowledge

jeid-757d64469025e940aeef01db65dfad98