Colby Community College is located in Northwest Kansas, approximately 50 miles from the Nebraska and Colorado borders. From a humble beginning of the 99 students in 1964, CCC now serves more than1900 students annually. 

In addition to an 80-acre main campus, CCC has a 60-acre farm used as a hands-on laboratory and training facility. The college also accommodates hundreds of off-campus students at 24 locations in the 14-county service area through face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses.

A number of studies conclude CCC is a solid educational investment. Colby has a strong history of student performance, including the highest graduation rate among all Kansas community colleges. 

Colby Community College is accepting applications for a Director of Athletics. The Director oversees coaches and student-athletes, as well as day-to-day functions within the athletic programs.  This individual serves as a fundraiser, organizer, and public liaison for the Colby Community College athletic programs.  The Athletics Director directly reports to the President of Colby Community College. The individual shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises and evaluates all coaches and athletic trainers on an annual basis;
• Maintain compliance with the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC);
• Assume responsibility for the initial and continual eligibility of all student-athletes; this responsibility includes the filing and maintenance of all required paperwork with the NJCAA and the KJCCC;
• Provide communication from administration to the respective athletic programs
• Coordinate fundraising activities associated with all athletic programs;
• Assume responsibility, in conjunction with the coaches, for the behavior and conduct of student-athletes in the classroom, community, and competitive activities;
• Review and approve all athletic schedules of games/competitions;
• Review and approve travel plans (i.e. housing, food, and transportation);
• Supervise the operation, maintenance and marketing of the college swimming pool;
• Coordinate ticket sales and collection;
• Oversee the approval process for all purchase order requests;
• Supervises the maintenance of all athletic fields and facilities, ensuring their appropriateness for each specific sport and event;
• Oversees the inventory and maintenance of all college equipment, including but not limited to athletic equipment and uniforms;
• Oversees the hiring and compensation of officials, security, and additional workers, as required for home sporting events;
• Attend all college meetings and events as required;
• Complete all required reports and assignments in a timely manner;
• Promote the college in a positive manner among the community;
• Athletic involvement within the creation and formation of regional accreditation documents and assignments;
• Represent Colby Community College in a manner that is becoming of a professional, including but not limited to: dress, demeanor, and overall dedication to the institutional mission;
• Promote and facilities student learning;
• Fulfills other duties as assigned by the Colby Community College President and Board of Trustees.    

SALARY
$47,500-$57,550 

Flexible benefits program which includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, life insurance, reimbursement accounts, sick leave and vacation leave allowances. Participation in state retirement program required.

APPLICATION
Priority deadline is Friday, March 30. Submit a letter of application, resume, all postsecondary transcripts and references to: 

Colby Community College
ATTN: Human Resources
1255 S. Range Ave.
Colby, KS 67701

Materials may be emailed to hr(at)colbycc.edu. 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience in higher education athletics required
• Master’s degree in a related field preferred
• Experience as an athletic director in higher education preferred

CCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversifying its work force and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans. The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.