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Athletic Director

Inside Higher Ed, Pasadena, California, United States, 91122

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Pasadena City College Salary: $136,250.88 - $166,208.40 Annually Management Association M-2

Job Type: Academic Administrator

Job Number: 09746

Location: Pasadena, CA

Department: Instruction

Closing: 3/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Pasadena Area Community College District

Kinesiology, Health, and Athletics Division

Salary Range: M-2 (Download PDF reader)

Benefits: Click Here; 100% paid by district Medical, Dental, and Vision, dependents included.

Work Schedule: Varies; includes evenings, weekends, and travel as required

Job Description: Athletic Director The Athletic Director is a management position reporting to the Dean of Kinesiology, Health, and Athletics, and assists the Dean as needed in planning, developing, organizing, scheduling, directing, improving, and evaluating the college's athletic program, curriculum, and related student support services. This position is responsible for the development, management, coordination, and supervision of a competitive intercollegiate athletics program. The Athletic Director also provides visionary leadership, strategic planning and development for the athletics program; and ensures compliance with all local, college, state, federal and conference policies, rules and regulations.

Essential Duties

Attends all athletic home games, events, and competitions; all road football games; and, as needed, travels to playoff games

Serves as liaison with state and conference organizations related to athletics

In coordination with the Dean, supervises and coordinates the use of athletic facilities

Promotes and coordinates athletic programs and services

Ensures that all college, conference, and 3C2A rules and bylaws are followed and that the District and its coaches remain in compliance

Develops, prepares, submits, administers, monitors, and reviews annual program budgets

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in physical education, exercise science, sports management, athletic administration, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adaptive physical education.

OR Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND Master’s degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration, educational leadership, or physical therapy

OR the equivalent.

AND Three (3) years of experience serving in an administrative/leadership capacity within a collegiate athletic program.

Possession of a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.

Possession of a valid First Aid and Basic Life Support or Professional CPR certificate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to respond quickly to operational breakdowns, game‑day crises, last‑minute cancellations, or staffing gaps

Comprehensive knowledge of how to coordinate the operational needs of a multi‑sport athletics program

Skill in coordinating complex schedules across multiple sports, facilities, and academic calendars

Familiarity with 3C2A rules including eligibility tracking, rosters, reporting, and records retention

Clear and professional communication with coaches, officials, vendors, transportation services, internal departments, and student‑athletes

Physical Abilities

Seeing to inspect written documents, communicate with District staff, sitting for extended periods of time; bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching to retrieve and file equipment, and dexterity of hands and fingers to operate and repair equipment as well as to type on a computer keyboard.

Standing, and walking between work areas is required.

Positions in this classification may occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information and equipment.

Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds with the use of proper equipment.

Work Environment

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions.

Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Core Competencies

Athletics Program Operations and Logistics

Game Day and Event Management

Scheduling and Calendar Coordination

Compliance Support and Recordkeeping

Budget Oversight and Purchasing Coordination

Facilities and Equipment Oversight

Communication and Stakeholder Coordination

Problem Solving and Adaptive Leadership

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Pasadena City College (PCC) Utilizes An Online Application Process. Hard Copy, E‑mailed, Or Faxed Resumes Are Not Accepted. Job Postings Will Not Be Reopened Due To Failure To Submit An Application Before The Closing Date For Any Reason. You Can Apply For a Position From Any Computer With Internet Access. Please Keep In Mind The Following

If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.

If you need to update any submitted information, you will need to reapply in full. When HR sees duplicate applications, we archive the oldest and the most recent application and materials are considered.

The selection advisory committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.

While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.

Once applications are submitted, they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide or you may contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855‑524‑5627. Customer Support is available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (PST).

Application Materials

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

Additional Information

Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.

Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.

Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.

Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.

The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.

Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).

The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.

An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.

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