Salary : $96,272.77 - $112,625.53 Annually
Location : Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Classified Management
Job Number: ALG-ATH DIR-26
Department: Athletics
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Please Note: This is an interim assignment with a target start date of October 15, 2026 and an end date of June 30, 2027
The starting salary range is $96,272.77 to $112,625.53, depending on qualifications and experience
The full salary rage is $96,272.77 to $137,026.18

Under the direction of the Dean, Health Sciences, the Athletic Director is responsible for providing the overall leadership and management of the intercollegiate athletics program and compliance of the Title IX within the laws, policies, procedures, and guidelines established by Solano Community College, the Bay Valley Conference, the California Commission on Athletics (CCCAA), the California Community College Athletic Trainers (CCCATA), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

• Supervise, plan, develop and implement innovative programs for the intercollegiate athletic program.
• Plan, organize, control and direct District intercollegiate activities and the sports medicine center.
• Assure continuity, equity, and compliance with all sports offerings, including preparation of appropriate national, state, and local reports related to athletics, including Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, Title IX compliance and CCCAA Form R4, as well as any other related conference or college program reviews.
• Facilitate strategic planning processes in areas of responsibility and the preparation of the College educational master plan.
• Provide administrative support to direct and evaluate employees in the area of responsibility.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and implement fund-raising activities necessary to supplement general fund resources and serve on the Athletics Committee of the College's Foundation.
• Participate in effective selection procedures to recommend athletic coaches, and staff in accordance with District and College policies and procedures.
• Recommend for hire, supervise, and evaluate head coaches, assistant coaches, athletic training personnel, office staff, sports information specialists, or other personnel associated with athletics. Coordinate all personnel matters with Human Resources.
• Assess community needs and develop partnerships and other collaborative relationships with business/industry, government agencies, high schools, colleges, universities, and other entities.
• Manage and coordinate all home and off-site athletics events, including the preparation of facilities, athletic training, equipment, officials, game personnel, and transportation for men and women intercollegiate athletics. (Example: trainers, announcers, timers, public address, ticket sellers, security, concessions, etc.).
• Plan, develop, and manage operational department budget allocations and monitor department expenses in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Develop, allocate and monitor the general fund and Associated Student Body budgets associated with athletic teams. Assist coaches with budgetary compliance. Approve and direct the purchase of equipment, supplies, and materials related to athletic programs.
• Integrate the role of intercollegiate athletics with the College's mission and instructional programs by maintaining academically and ethically sound operations.
• Serve as marketing director for the athletics programs. Act as primary media contact for Athletics. Develop and implement an effective marketing and promotions program, including advertisement solicitation and coordination of the production of sports program publicity materials.
• Represent the College with the Bay Valley Conference, the California Commission on Athletics, athletics programs to the community, service area high schools, and other organizations.
• Conduct regular meetings and training to promote strict adherence to conference and State athletic rules, regulations, and codes.
• Attend league and conference meetings; maintain currency of state and conference decisions, and effectively communicate decisions to the coaching staff.
• Prepare local and state reports and coordinate program review.
• Coordinate the activities and functions of intercollegiate athletics with the responsible educational administrator, Director of Facilities, and other College staff as appropriate.
• Participate with appropriate booster groups, student groups, community groups, and college committees.
• This position will include assignments at off-campus sites, days, and evening, or weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in physical education, kinesiology, recreation, or athletic administration or equivalent AND
• Three to five years of full-time experience in teaching, athletics, and/or administration, including at least three years of leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment or equivalent AND
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic culture, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience supervising and evaluating personnel
• Ability to analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.
• Ability to develop, coordinate and manage programs and services to meet the District's goals and objectives.
• Ability to identify and respond to sensitive organizational issues, concerns and needs.
• Evidence of an ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of constituencies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The successful candidate will work as a part of a management team dedicated to collaboration and the college goal of integrating instruction and student services as a way to create and maintain a supportive student-learning environment

Knowledge of:

• Athletic, teaching, and/or coaching at a community college.
• The mission of comprehensive community colleges and the teaching/learning strategies and the evaluation of such strategies.
• Principles of employer-employee relations
• Directing, coordinating, and administering college, high school, or community sports programs.
• Laws, rules, regulations, and codes associated with community college athletic programs.
• Experience developing, allocating, and monitoring budgets associated with athletic programs.
• Operations, services and activities of an intercollegiate program.
• Methods and techniques of leadership and management.
• Public relations principles and techniques; promotion of athletic programs
• Shared governance, consensus building, and a team approach to management.
• Organizational, administrative, and financial management skills.

Ability to:

• Exercise group leadership skills, which emphasize collaboration, consensus building, conflict resolution, and problem-solving
• Challenge and motivate staff.
• Understand the appropriate uses and encouragement of instructional and administrative technology
• Embrace and effectively work within a system of participatory governance
• Effectively work with academic, student services, occupational, developmental, and entrepreneurial programs in a multi-campus environment
• Facilitate change in a productive and positive manner
• Foster teamwork to establish consensus
• Conduct institutional research
• Prepare and administer grants
• Demonstrate understanding of contemporary issues in higher education
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to relate to persons with diverse socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including the disabled.

Summary of Benefits
ALG

*New hires have 30 days from date of hire to enroll in benefit plans, benefits start the first of the month following date of hire.
*Benefits will be prorated for less then full-time positions.

Health/Medical

• CalPERS is our health insurance (medical) provider.
• Vice Presidents pay $85 per month (12 months) towards premium. District pays remaining premium.
• Employee only, employee + 1, or family
• To view Health Plans and other information, please visit:

Dental

• Delta Dental is our dental insurance provider.
• District covers 100%
• Employee only, employee + 1, or family
• PPO plan (to obtain a copy of the SCC policy, please contact HR)
• $2,700 annual maximum (in-network); $2,500 annual maximum (out-of-network)
• To find a Delta Dental provider, please visit:

• It is strongly recommended to set up an account to print cards, view benefits/claims. It will ask for "Enrollee ID." Enter your SSN.

Vision

• VSP is our vision insurance provider.
• District covers 100%
• Employee only, employee + 1, or family
• To find an eye care provider, please visit:

• It is strongly recommended to set up an account to view benefits/claims and other eye care information.
• At your appointment, there is no ID card necessary. Tell them you have VSP and give them your SSN. Dependents are covered under your name.

Life Insurance
The Hartford is our group term life insurance provider.

• District covers 100%
• $10,000 Basic Term Life; $10,000 Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (to obtain a copy of the SCC policy, please contact HR)
• Benefit available to current/active employees only
• Additional life insurance can be purchased directly through The Hartford (employee paid)

Employment Assistance Program
(EAP)
Optum is our EAP provider.

• District covers 100%
• Available to all employees; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Services are confidential and include, but are not limited to:
  • Face to Face Counseling & Virtual Visits
  • Self Care - On demand help for stress, anxiety, and depression
  • Work Life Services
  • Financial, Legal & ID Theft Services
• To log in and view services provided to you, please visit: www.liveandworkwell.com (company code - wise)

24/7/365 access to support 1-866-248-4096

Additional Retirement Savings
(Voluntary)
SchoolsFirst Plan Administration is the District's third-party administrator (TPA) and has been serving California schools for more than 40 years. In partnership with SchoolsFirst Retirement Planning, they provide education on available plans and possible tax benefits to help you plan for your future.

• Retirement plan options available to you
• Possible tax benefits and more
• Please contact Brian Arthur for further information
• Brian Arthur (279) 200-5672

CalPERS offers a 457 plan

• For more information, please visit:

Contribution limits are adjusted by the IRS annually. Please contact HR or Payroll for the current limits.
Other Voluntary Options

• American Fidelity is our assurance company provider.
• Flexible spending accounts (Section 125 plans) - allows you to deduct the cost of eligible benefits from gross earnings before taxes.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance - SCC employees do not pay into state disability
• Other insurance options available
• SCC has an American Fidelity representative
• SCC does not contribute to State Disability. American Fidelity has optional disability plans that are employee paid.
• If interested in any insurance options provided by American Fidelity, please let HR know and we will ask our rep to contact you.

Paid Leave

• ALG earn 96 hours of sick leave per year; these hours accrue at 8 hours monthly
• Unused sick leave rolls over each year
• ALG earn 8 hours of emergency leave per year; 8 hours accrued at beginning of each fiscal year (July).
• ALG earns 10 hours of vacation per month
• Unused emergency leave does not roll over