Director of Athletics and Physical Education
Highland Community College, a comprehensive community college in Freeport, Illinois, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its next director of athletics and physical education. This is an on-site leadership role.

Through the decades Highland Community College (HCC) has received numerous recognitions for curriculum, programming, instructors, students, and facilities. The college is driven by HCC’s mission to shape the future of our communities by providing quality education and learning opportunities through programs and services that encourage the personal and professional growth of the people of northwest Illinois. In addition to offering comprehensive academic programming with over 60 degrees and certificates, Highland is a beacon of cultural opportunity. Campus theatre, arts, music, literature, and lecture series are popular throughout the area.

Reporting to the vice president of student development and support services, the director of athletics and physical education provides vision, strategic direction, and administrative leadership for a growing National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association (NJCAA) intercollegiate athletics program, various recreational opportunities, and a strong physical education curriculum. The director will further the college’s goals, values, and mission to provide a supportive and productive working and learning environment embodying integrity, compassion, and respect. The director leads and manages an organization with an annual budget of approximately $600,000, six varsity sports, e-sports, club sports, over 200 student-athletes, and over 15 full- and part-time positions throughout the department.

The salary range is $85,000-$95,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include a master's degree and significant, progressive professional experience leading and supervising a complex, dynamic, and diverse athletic department within an academic setting, coaching experience, and a valid driver's license. A master's degree in physical education, exercise science, sport management or related field, teaching, CPR, and AED and First Aid certifications are preferred. The successful candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of intercollegiate athletics administration, student-athlete development, NJCAA, NCAA, or NAIA compliance, and the role of fundraising in supporting strategic and operating objectives. A collaborative management approach, coupled with superior communication and relationship-building skills, vital planning and fiscal competencies, an understanding of the role of enrollment, a familiarity with program development and assessment, excellent problem-solving abilities, an appreciation for physical education programming that reaches an entire student body, and a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness will be important considerations in the selection of the next director of athletics and physical education.

Application and Nomination
Highland Community College at Freeport has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://apptrkr.com/6104821

• Contact Kelly Brooks at [email protected] or Anne-Marie Kenney at [email protected] for confidential inquiries.

• Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email [email protected].

Visit the Highland Community College at Freeport website at www.highland.edu

HCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, people with disabilities, and other protected groups.