Athletic Director

California's Premier Destination Community College Lake Tahoe Community College ( LTCC ) is announcing recruitment for a new Athletic Director. Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Athletic Director will have the responsibility of providing organizational leadership and guidance for all athletic team activities and ensure adherence to the California Community College Athletic Association ( CCCAA ) compliance regulations. A robust Athletic Department has the strong potential for increasing and helping stabilize overall college enrollment. The Athletic Director will be responsible for student-athlete course success rates, timely degree completion, and supporting student athlete transfer to four-year institutions. This position will work closely with LTCC housing and basic needs departments to assist student-athletes in obtaining with these services. LTCC currently competes in men’s soccer and women’s soccer through the CCCAA in the Golden Valley Conference ( GVC ). Since launching, the soccer program has had enthusiastic support from both the college and the community, with strong fan attendance at home games. Between the 2017-2019 seasons, the LTCC women’s teams were ranked nationally at least once each season with GVC champion wins in 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023 and made CCCAA Final Four appearances in 2018 and 2019. The men’s soccer program at LTCC won the GVC championship in 2014, 2015 and 2023, with national rankings in three seasons, 2014, 2015 and 2018, and made a CCCAA Final Four appearance in 2015. In Fall 2023, LTCC expanded its athletic offerings by adding Cross Country, and took home first place for both men’s and women’s individual. In Winter 2024, LTCC will add Long-Distance Track including the 3000m, the 5000m, and the 10,000m races. The Lake Tahoe Basin provides a large recruiting advantage for endurance athletes due to the high elevation training opportunities. LTCC’s Commitment to Diversity Our ideal candidate will share and participate in LTCC’s commitment to the values of diversity and equity while serving its ethnically and socioeconomically diverse student population. Lake Tahoe Community College is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the surrounding California and Nevada area.

COMPENSATION :

Salary Range: LTCC offers a competitive compensation package that includes a starting placement salary of $93,047 to $102,708 annually, dependent on education and experience. There is potential to reach $119,040 annually, through step advancement plus longevity when appropriate. In addition to base salary, this position qualifies for extra bilingual (Spanish), masters or doctorate pay. Benefits: Health and Welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long term disability. Several plan options maintain a zero monthly premium cost from the employee and include full coverage of a gold-level medical plan that, on average, covers 80% of healthcare expenses for a standard population. LTCC also matches 27% of an eligible employee’s salary and contributes it into a CalPERS pension account for qualifying employees. Work-Life Balance: This is an exempt position with work expectation of 40 hours per week or greater and 12 months per year, including night and weekend requirements depending game schedules. It is understood that the demands of the Athletic Director position will require more than eight (8) hours a day or forty (40) hours per workweek. This position may qualify for the telecommute pilot program, which allows employees the opportunity to telecommute for up to 20% of the work week. LTCC provides a generous leave package including 17 paid holidays per year plus 12 days vacation (with the potential to reach 24 days through years of service) and 12 days sick leave per year. Furthermore, LTCC has made a commitment to full closures during holiday breaks and several weekends adjoining holidays to provide employees the ability to take advantage of holiday and vacation usage. Description Definition: Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, plan, develop, organize, promote, coordinate and monitor the day-to-day activities and operations of all Lake Tahoe Community College ( LTCC ) athletic programs. The Athletic Director has responsibility for providing organizational leadership and guidance for all athletic team activities; support for community and booster activities; ensure adherence to California Community College Athletic Association ( CCCAA ) compliance regulations; and represent LTCC on conference committees and or boards that directly impact LTCC athletics. The Director develops, directs, manages and evaluates the curriculum and course offerings, including the faculty, coaches and staff and the facilities comprising the instructional areas. Distinguishing Characteristics: The Athletic Director is an Educational Administrator position as designated by the Board of Trustees of the Lake Tahoe Community College District. This position is employed in an academic position designated by the governing board of the district as having direct responsibility for supervising the operation of and formulating policy regarding the Athletics instructional program of the District. Representative Duties: Coordinate and collaborate with faculty and coaches to ensure curriculum and program meets regulatory requirements and community needs and state and federal regulations. Recommend teaching and coaching assignments with final approval by the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Plan, coordinate, and promote the activities and operations of the districts athletic and sports programs including intercollegiate teams, intramural teams, contract sports programs and activities, and other athletic/sport programs. Working with the Vice President of Academic Affairs, establish goals and objectives for the athletic program; determines strategies and standards to achieve goals. Monitor athletic program policies and procedures and ensure compliance with conference, state, federal, and other athletic related agencies’ regulations, rules and policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE