Assistant Athletic Director Jobs
Assistant Athletic Director jobs are open across NCAA member institutions, junior colleges, and high school athletic programs, at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior associate AD, with specializations in compliance, facilities and event management, and student-athlete academic support. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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We are located approximately 20 miles north of Boston and parking is free. We are also accessible by commuter rail on the Newburyport/Rockport line. Come and explore Endicott’s seaside locale where employees are an important part of the bustling campus community!
Please apply today if this opportunity looks like the right fit for you.
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Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Athletics assists the Director of Athletics in the overall administration, leadership, and strategic direction of the Athletic Department. The position directly supervises assigned varsity sport programs, oversees facility scheduling and event operations, and manages team transportation, including vendor contracts and payment processing. Additionally, the Assistant Director coordinates post-season hosting and travel logistics, gameday supervision, manages officials' assignments and payments, and leads key student-athlete leadership and campus integration initiatives.
Key Outcomes
Administrative Leadership - 40%
- Leadership: Provides critical strategic leadership for the successful operation of the department of Athletics and College as a whole.
- Policy & Governance: Collaborates annually with the Athletic Director to establish, review, and update department policies, handbooks, and mission alignment.
- Campus Integration: Serve on college-wide governance and administrative committees; represents the department through regular institutional updates and presentations.
Sport Supervision & Personnel Management - 20%
- Head Coach/Program Oversight: Directly supervises assigned varsity sports programs, operating budgets, conducting annual performance evaluations, providing regular mentoring, and overseeing program management.
- Strategic Alignment: Holds regular strategic meetings with coaches and meets weekly with the Athletic Director to maintain alignment across department goals.
- Tournament Travel & Oversight: Travels to NCAA, and conference championship events when necessary to provide on-site support, supervision, and oversight for select athletic programs.
- Hiring & Onboarding: Supports the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of coaches and athletic department personnel to ensure a smooth transition into their roles.
Scheduling, Logistics & Facilities - 20%
- Master Scheduling: Oversees game contracting and final contest scheduling for all Endicott Athletic programs; maintains the master athletic schedule.
- Facility Allocation: Directs practice and competition scheduling, for all venues, coordinating with varsity, club, intramural, and external partners.
- Program Logistics: Manages comprehensive transportation and dining logistics for regular season away contests, campus vacation periods, and postseason play.
Event Operations, Post-Season Hosting & Officials - 20%
- Gameday Supervision: Provides game day oversight for select athletic events, ensuring smooth operations, effective coordination, and compliance with conference and NCAA regulations.
- Championship Operations: Collaboration of all post-season and championship tournament hosting, including NCAA bids, eligibility declarations, budget preparation, ticket sales, and game-day execution.
- Officials Administration: Oversees contracting, assignment, and payment processing for all regular and post-season game officials.
- Budget & Reconciliation: Collaboration on event operational budgets, postseason travel expense reports, and financial reconciliations.
- Be an active participant in the life of the College by attending and supporting major events such as Commencement, Homecoming, and other all-hands-on-deck gatherings.
- As a member of the leadership team, model a strong commitment to community engagement
- Other duties as required.
Reporting Structure
Reports to the AVP & Director of Athletics. Works under general supervision.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises head coaches
Core Competencies
- Reliability: able to get the job done, available, and engaged with the job and the Endicott community
- Organization: organizes time and resources well so that work is done efficiently and on time
- Communication Skills : has clear, effective, and efficient ways of communicating, both orally and in writing
- Adaptability: shows a willingness to adopt new ideas and to do things differently
- Follow Through: takes ownership of projects and sees them through fruition
- Customer Service: The employee anticipates the needs and responds to queries in a timely, competent, and approachable manner
- Initiative/Personal Leadership: identifies opportunities for improvement and actively contributes to solutions
- Team Player: shows a willingness to collaborate and share information, knowledge, and experience with team members
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Education: Master’s degree in Sport Management, Higher Education Administration, Athletic Administration, or a closely related field required.
- Experience: Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in athletic administration, coaching, or sports program management, with demonstrated leadership and supervisory responsibilities
- Skills: Strong knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance; demonstrated expertise in budget management, facility scheduling, and event operations.
- Communication & Leadership: Proven ability to mentor coaching staff, collaborate with campus administration, and foster an inclusive, student-centered athletic environment.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Prior experience supervising varsity sport programs or head coaches.
- Demonstrated experience with campus software (e.g., EMS facility scheduling, Workday/financial management tools, game management systems, Teamworks ). Active engagement in institutional diversity, equity, inclusion, or mental health initiatives
In compliance with Massachusetts pay transparency law, the annual base salary range for this position is $90,000–$110,000. Endicott College considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work experience, education, specialized skills, internal equity, and external market data when extending an offer. The final salary is determined by the Human Resources Office based on these factors. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or other compensation.
Effective Date of Current Version: November 2026
We are located approximately 20 miles north of Boston and parking is free. We are also accessible by commuter rail on the Newburyport/Rockport line. Come and explore Endicott’s seaside locale where employees are an important part of the bustling campus community!
Please apply today if this opportunity looks like the right fit for you.
.
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Athletics assists the Director of Athletics in the overall administration, leadership, and strategic direction of the Athletic Department. The position directly supervises assigned varsity sport programs, oversees facility scheduling and event operations, and manages team transportation, including vendor contracts and payment processing. Additionally, the Assistant Director coordinates post-season hosting and travel logistics, gameday supervision, manages officials' assignments and payments, and leads key student-athlete leadership and campus integration initiatives.
Key Outcomes
Administrative Leadership - 40%
- Leadership: Provides critical strategic leadership for the successful operation of the department of Athletics and College as a whole.
- Policy & Governance: Collaborates annually with the Athletic Director to establish, review, and update department policies, handbooks, and mission alignment.
- Campus Integration: Serve on college-wide governance and administrative committees; represents the department through regular institutional updates and presentations.
Sport Supervision & Personnel Management - 20%
- Head Coach/Program Oversight: Directly supervises assigned varsity sports programs, operating budgets, conducting annual performance evaluations, providing regular mentoring, and overseeing program management.
- Strategic Alignment: Holds regular strategic meetings with coaches and meets weekly with the Athletic Director to maintain alignment across department goals.
- Tournament Travel & Oversight: Travels to NCAA, and conference championship events when necessary to provide on-site support, supervision, and oversight for select athletic programs.
- Hiring & Onboarding: Supports the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of coaches and athletic department personnel to ensure a smooth transition into their roles.
Scheduling, Logistics & Facilities - 20%
- Master Scheduling: Oversees game contracting and final contest scheduling for all Endicott Athletic programs; maintains the master athletic schedule.
- Facility Allocation: Directs practice and competition scheduling, for all venues, coordinating with varsity, club, intramural, and external partners.
- Program Logistics: Manages comprehensive transportation and dining logistics for regular season away contests, campus vacation periods, and postseason play.
Event Operations, Post-Season Hosting & Officials - 20%
- Gameday Supervision: Provides game day oversight for select athletic events, ensuring smooth operations, effective coordination, and compliance with conference and NCAA regulations.
- Championship Operations: Collaboration of all post-season and championship tournament hosting, including NCAA bids, eligibility declarations, budget preparation, ticket sales, and game-day execution.
- Officials Administration: Oversees contracting, assignment, and payment processing for all regular and post-season game officials.
- Budget & Reconciliation: Collaboration on event operational budgets, postseason travel expense reports, and financial reconciliations.
- Be an active participant in the life of the College by attending and supporting major events such as Commencement, Homecoming, and other all-hands-on-deck gatherings.
- As a member of the leadership team, model a strong commitment to community engagement
- Other duties as required.
Reporting Structure
Reports to the AVP & Director of Athletics. Works under general supervision.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises head coaches
Core Competencies
- Reliability: able to get the job done, available, and engaged with the job and the Endicott community
- Organization: organizes time and resources well so that work is done efficiently and on time
- Communication Skills : has clear, effective, and efficient ways of communicating, both orally and in writing
- Adaptability: shows a willingness to adopt new ideas and to do things differently
- Follow Through: takes ownership of projects and sees them through fruition
- Customer Service: The employee anticipates the needs and responds to queries in a timely, competent, and approachable manner
- Initiative/Personal Leadership: identifies opportunities for improvement and actively contributes to solutions
- Team Player: shows a willingness to collaborate and share information, knowledge, and experience with team members
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Education: Master’s degree in Sport Management, Higher Education Administration, Athletic Administration, or a closely related field required.
- Experience: Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in athletic administration, coaching, or sports program management, with demonstrated leadership and supervisory responsibilities
- Skills: Strong knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance; demonstrated expertise in budget management, facility scheduling, and event operations.
- Communication & Leadership: Proven ability to mentor coaching staff, collaborate with campus administration, and foster an inclusive, student-centered athletic environment.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Prior experience supervising varsity sport programs or head coaches.
- Demonstrated experience with campus software (e.g., EMS facility scheduling, Workday/financial management tools, game management systems, Teamworks ). Active engagement in institutional diversity, equity, inclusion, or mental health initiatives
In compliance with Massachusetts pay transparency law, the annual base salary range for this position is $90,000–$110,000. Endicott College considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work experience, education, specialized skills, internal equity, and external market data when extending an offer. The final salary is determined by the Human Resources Office based on these factors. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or other compensation.
Effective Date of Current Version: November 2026
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant athletic director jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in athletic administration, sports management, kinesiology, or a related field
- Experience working within an NCAA, NAIA, or NJCAA athletic department in a staff capacity
- Knowledge of NCAA or NAIA eligibility rules, compliance procedures, and academic reporting requirements
- Demonstrated ability to manage game-day operations, scheduling, and facilities coordination across multiple sports
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with coaches, student-athletes, and university administration
- Proficiency with athletic administration software such as Front Rush, Compliance Assistant, or similar ACS platforms
Tips for Your Assistant Athletic Director Job Search
Tailor your resume to NCAA division level
Hiring committees at Division I programs expect familiarity with complex compliance frameworks and multi-sport operations, while Division III schools prioritize versatility. Adjust your bullet points to match the division level of each opening so your experience reads as directly relevant.
Highlight your compliance or Title IX experience
Many assistant athletic director postings explicitly require demonstrated compliance or Title IX coordination experience. If you've managed eligibility certifications, gender equity audits, or APR reporting, call those out by name rather than burying them under generic administrative duties.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant athletic director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get your CMAA or CAA credential moving
The Certified Master Athletic Administrator credential signals to search committees that you've committed to the profession beyond on-the-job experience. Even being enrolled in the program is worth noting if you haven't yet tested, since many departments list it as a preferred qualification.
Prepare a scenario answer for crisis event management
Interview panels for athletic administration roles almost always include a situational question about handling a facilities emergency, a game-day incident, or a student-athlete misconduct issue. Rehearse a specific example from your own experience that walks through your decision-making process step by step.
Follow up through the athletic department directly
Applications routed through a university HR portal often sit longer before reaching the athletic director's office. A brief, professional follow-up email to the hiring AD or search coordinator a week after submitting can confirm receipt and keep your name in front of the right decision-maker.
Assistant Athletic Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant athletic directors?
The companies hiring the most assistant athletic directors right now include La Salle University, Kent State University, and Chichester School District, with the largest share of openings in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings at larger Division I programs tend to cluster in fall and spring recruiting cycles.
How many assistant athletic director jobs are remote?
About 17% of assistant athletic director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most athletic department operations. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include marketing and communications, compliance documentation review, and donor development roles within larger athletic departments.
How do you become an assistant athletic director?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in sports management, athletic administration, or a related field, then gain direct experience inside an athletic department through graduate assistantships, operations roles, or sport-specific administrative positions. Building expertise in one functional area, such as compliance, facilities, or development, strengthens your candidacy for an assistant AD title. Pursuing a master's degree and a professional certification like the CMAA accelerates advancement into these roles.
Can you get hired as an assistant athletic director with little experience?
Entry into athletic administration typically requires at least some internal department experience, but graduate assistant positions and operations coordinator roles are common starting points that lead directly to assistant AD titles. Focusing your search on smaller NAIA programs, community colleges, or high school athletic departments gives you a realistic path in without an extensive resume, since those environments value versatility and initiative over years of experience.
What does the assistant athletic director interview process look like?
Most searches begin with a phone or video screen conducted by an HR representative or the athletic director, followed by an in-person campus visit that includes meetings with the full athletic staff, student-athlete representatives, and university leadership. Candidates are usually asked to present a short statement on their administrative philosophy or walk through a case scenario involving compliance, budget, or event management. Final-round candidates often receive a formal offer within two to three weeks of the campus visit.
Where can I find and apply to assistant athletic director jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant athletic director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges, universities, and athletic organizations across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and functional area, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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