
Director, Women’s Gymnastics and Women’s Soccer Operations
Job Description
The University of Arizona seeks a Director, Women’s Gymnastics and Women’s Soccer Operations for administration of the women’s gymnastics and soccer program, including all aspects of team travel and equipment liaison activities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Administer the day-to-day operations of the Women’s Gymnastics and Women’s Soccer Programs.
- Coordinate all aspects of team travel.
- Candidate will have to travel with team.
- Create and maintain all necessary business office documents related to team travel and recruiting, including submitting forms for reimbursement and payment.
- Assist the Head Coach and Assistant Coaches with coordinating recruiting.
- Plan and organize Arizona’s and visiting team’s practices.
- Works directly with academics and compliance ensuring NCAA compliance.
- Serve as primary contact with various internal constituents, such as event management, public relations, marketing, sports information, Wildcat Club and others, working in cooperation with their efforts in conjunction with gymnastics and soccer programs.
- Assist in developing and maintaining public relations programs. Aid in design and development of a program to reach out to the community, schools, and other service organizations.
- Aide incoming student-athletes with initial paperwork and requirement, serve as point of reference.
- Assist Head Coaches in budget development and oversee purchasing and expenses.
- Supervise and act as a liaison on all women’s gymnastics and women’s soccer external programs.
- Coordinate usage and preparation of gymnastics and soccer facilities and equipment for use in practice and games.
- Supervise student managers.
- Coordinate and plan summer camps.
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
- Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
- Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead and support value-added projects.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Knowledge of position related NCAA, Pac-12, and University of Arizona rules and compliance.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and has a positive demeanor.
- Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude.