https://fsacareercenter.ncaa.org Latest NCAA After the Game® Career Center Jobs Thu, 21 May 2026 09:09:23 Z https://fsacareercenter.ncaa.org/jobs/rss/22286910/assistant-ad-for-sports-medicine-football https://fsacareercenter.ncaa.org/jobs/rss/22286910/assistant-ad-for-sports-medicine-football Pullman, Washington, The Opportunity: Washington State University Athletics is hiring for an Assistant Athletic Director (AD) for Sports Medicine with Football. You will play a vital role in supporting the health, performance, and overall well-being of Cougar Football student-athletes. In this position, you will work closely with the Medical Director, team physicians, and the Associate Director of Athletics for Sports Performance, Health & Well-Being, to coordinate and oversee all aspects of Sports Medicine services for the football program. You will also collaborate with the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine to help ensure consistent, high-quality care and operations across the entire unit. In your day-to-day work, you will lead efforts in injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and case management, while supervising Sports Medicine staff assigned to the football program. You will also manage the Cougar Football Complex Sports Medicine Facility, ensuring it operates efficiently and meets the highest standards. Your role will require you to adhere to all applicable State, University, Department, Conference, NCAA, and NATA guidelines, best practices, and regulations. Beyond clinical care, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of future professionals by mentoring and supervising Athletic Training students within an accredited program. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in sports administration, administrative, business, liberal arts, social sciences, or related discipline plus four (4) years of demonstrated experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified for the particular unit, including one (1) year of supervisory responsibility. Any combination of relevant experience and education may be substituted for the required education. Extensive knowledge of rules and regulations established by governing associations. Board of Certification (BOC) required by time of hire. Must be able to obtain a Washington State Athletic Trainer License within two months from time of hire. Must be able and willing to work nights and weekends. Must be able and willing to travel frequently with assigned team. Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with  SPPM 7.10  and departmental driving standards.   Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in related field. Seven (7) years of work experience within intercollegiate athletic training services. Five (5) years of work experience within Division I level of athletic training services. Work experience that demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively and successfully with head and assistant football coaches, strength coaches, team physicians and administrators. Work experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully supervise assistant athletics trainers within the intercollegiate football setting. Work experience that demonstrates the necessary skills to successfully supervise Athletic Training Students (ATS). Work experience that demonstrates ability to provide clinical ATS instruction. Work experience that demonstrates ability to work successfully with a variety of students. Tue, 19 May 2026 14:01:50 -0400 https://fsacareercenter.ncaa.org/jobs/rss/22249637/vice-president-and-director-of-athletics https://fsacareercenter.ncaa.org/jobs/rss/22249637/vice-president-and-director-of-athletics Flagstaff, Arizona, Scope of Responsibility The Vice President and Director of Athletics serves as the strategic leader and chief executive of NAU's Division I athletics program. Reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of President’s Cabinet, the VP/AD holds comprehensive responsibility for: • All 15 NCAA Division I intercollegiate sport programs and approximately 350 student-athletes • Full-time and part-time athletics department staff, including head coaches, assistant coaches, and administrative personnel • Student-athlete academic support, mental health resources, life skills programming, and graduation success • Leading the department in alignment with the university's mission and values and in partnership and collaboration with campus colleagues • Oversight, management, and strategic allocation of the athletics department's multimillion-dollar operating budget • Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) strategy and structure for resourcing student-athlete opportunities • Coordination and partnership with athletics staff and coaches, as well as other university divisions, to maximize the activity, public engagement, and revenue generating potential athletics-related facilities, including the Walkup Skydome, SAHPC, Lumberjack Stadium, and the Aquatic and Tennis Center. • Revenue generation, including fundraising, ticket sales, facility rentals, and corporate and philanthropic partnerships • NCAA, Big Sky, and MPSF Conference compliance, governance, and institutional representation • Brand management, communications, media relations, and community engagement The VP/AD is a visible and influential leader across the NAU campus and throughout the state of Arizona — providing authoritative guidance on the role of intercollegiate athletics within the broader institutional mission and serving as a primary ambassador for the Lumberjack brand to prospective and current students, alumni, donors, and the Northern Duties and Responsibilities • Champion NAU's unique student-athlete identity, building Lumberjack pride, celebrating athletic and academic excellence, and positioning Northern Arizona University as a national model for innovation and integrity in collegiate athletics. • Serve as the primary advisor to the President and Cabinet Leadership on all NCAA and Conference matters, providing strategic counsel on policy, governance, and compliance while representing NAU's interests with vision and integrity. • Lead a comprehensive fundraising and revenue generation strategy that aligns with the department's evolving priorities — including NIL initiatives — while driving long-term sustainability. Partner with the NAU Advancement | Foundation, Alumni Relations, and Campus Services & Activities to cultivate donor relationships, strengthen stewardship, and expand department and university-wide revenue generation capabilities that support Athletics’ resource base and drive university-wide benefit. • Provide forward-looking strategic direction, establishing and executing short- and long-term goals that align with NAU's aspirations for competitive excellence, institutional identity, and student-athlete success. • Engage world class Olympic training organizations, teams and individuals in Flagstaff, in the United States and internationally for the use of university training facilities and space to enhance revenue generation, national brand awareness and community support and pride. • Oversee all department communications and brand positioning — including media relations, storytelling, and digital content — to elevate NAU Athletics locally, regionally, and nationally. • Represent the university at NCAA, Big Sky, and MPSF Conference meetings and events, advocating for the institution's values and priorities while ensuring full compliance with all governing bodies. • Ensure full compliance with Arizona Board of Regents policies, cultivating a culture of transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity. • Serve as a genuine institutional partner — actively engaging with colleagues across Academic Affairs, Strategic Enrollment & Marketing, Student Affairs, Advancement | Foundation, Alumni Relations, the University Budget Office, Campus Services & Activities, and more to identify shared opportunities and bring the resources and reach of athletics to bear on broader university goals and ensuring athletics is consistently experienced as an asset to the entire NAU community. • Develop a strategic partnership with Strategic Enrollment and Marketing to leverage athletics as a driver of student recruitment and retention — with particular attention to underrepresented and first-generation student populations, as well as strategic entrance into out-of-state markets — ensuring that the student-athlete recruiting pipeline aligns with NAU's broader enrollment strategy. • Collaborate closely with Academic Affairs to support the academic success, retention, and graduation of student-athletes and students engaged with Athletics through internships, fellowships, and student employment. Serve as a proactive partner — not merely a compliance participant — in academic integrity, learning support, and student success initiatives across campus. • Partner with Student Affairs to develop and execute student-athlete support systems — including academic advising, life skills programming, and mental health and wellness resources — integrated with university-wide infrastructure rather than siloed within the athletics department. • Collaborate with NAU's research enterprise and relevant academic units to identify opportunities where athletics can contribute to or elevate the university's research mission, including human performance, sports science, public health, and related fields. • Work closely with university-wide partners to manage university facility usage in alignment with athletic department needs and institutional academic, research, student success, public engagement, and revenue generating priorities, building a culture of partnership, shared responsibility, and stewardship of university infrastructure. • Manage complex operations across multimillion-dollar budgets, in close collaboration with the University Budget Office, supporting university-wide priorities around financial stewardship and sustainability. Model effective and efficient practices in scheduling, travel, shared facilities, and operation to steward resources while enabling sustained Division I success and ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations and university policies. • Partner with Campus Services & Activities to establish, oversee, and grow a university sports camp program that creates meaningful youth and family engagement, generates revenue, and ensures full compliance with NCAA and university policies governing youth programs while also allowing Division I coaches to utilize camps for recruiting purposes. In addition, partner to maximize concession and venue revenues for the university in a manner that is integrated with Athletics department needs and operations, such as student athlete nutrition, on-campus housing, and more. • Foster a high-performing, values-driven departmental culture, mentoring coaches and staff while thoughtfully evolving the organizational structure to meet the demands of Division I competition. • Strengthen relationships with student-athletes, coaches, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, community leaders, and university leadership to unify and amplify institutional support for athletics. • Partner with the Vice President of Advancement | Foundation to raise philanthropic funds in support of athletics, including capital campaigns and endowment priorities. • Partner with the Strategic Communications on issues management and crisis communication strategies that protect and enhance the reputation of NAU Athletics during times of challenge or change. • Ensure rigorous, proactive compliance with Title IX across all aspects of athletics operations, and serve as a visible institutional leader in advancing gender equity — modeling and reinforcing NA Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training • 8–10 years of progressive experience in intercollegiate or professional athletics administration, including at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role such as Athletic Director, Deputy AD, or Senior Associate AD • Demonstrated experience managing complex athletics department operations, including budget oversight, facilities, personnel, and NCAA compliance • Proven track record of fundraising, donor cultivation, and revenue generation in an athletics or related institutional setting • Advanced knowledge of NCAA governance, rules compliance, and the philosophies and objectives of Division I athletics programs • Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build consensus among diverse internal and external stakeholders • Demonstrated experience as a collaborative campus partner — working effectively with colleagues across academic affairs, student affairs, enrollment management, alumni relations and advancement to advance shared institutional goals • Demonstrated commitment to student-athlete academic success, well-being, and holistic development • Demonstrated success in managing budgets and fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities with integrity and transparency, in alignment with university priorities • Ability to travel as required and maintain flexible work hours, including evenings and weekends Sun, 03 May 2026 22:04:34 -0400 https://fsacareercenter.ncaa.org/jobs/rss/22198346/deputy-executive-director https://fsacareercenter.ncaa.org/jobs/rss/22198346/deputy-executive-director Ashburn, Virginia, The Professional Association of Volleyball Officials (PAVO) invites applications for the role of Deputy Executive Director , a key leadership position within a national organization dedicated to advancing the quality and consistency of volleyball officiating. With nearly 90 Affiliated Boards across the country, PAVO establishes officiating standards and provides training and certification for referees, line judges, and scorers. PAVO works closely with the NCAA National Coordinator, NCAA Secretary–Rules Editor, NCAA Volleyball Championship Committee, USA Volleyball, the National Federation of High Schools, and several additional partners to support excellence in officiating at all levels of the sport. The Deputy Executive Director is a full-time, remote position designed as a four- to six- month transition pathway to the role of Executive Director. The selected candidate will work closely with the current Executive Director to gain comprehensive knowledge of PAVO’s operations, partnerships, governance, and strategic priorities. Upon successful completion of the transition period, the Deputy Executive Director will assume full responsibilities as Executive Director. A detailed description of responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations is provided on PAVO's website. Interested candidates should submit an executive-level application packet to pavo@pavo.org by May 31, 2026 . Learn more at pavo.org . Review of applications will begin immediately, with final selection expected in September 2026. The ideal Deputy Executive Director demonstrates strong leadership capacity and a clear readiness to grow into a senior executive role. Candidates should bring experience in nonprofit, association, or sport-related organizational management, along with exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Superior written and verbal communication skills are essential. The role requires working knowledge of governance, financial management, and regulatory compliance - or a demonstrated ability to develop this expertise quickly. Success in this remote position also depends on the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with volunteer leaders, professional staff, and a board of directors. This full-time remote position offers the flexibility of telecommuting while providing meaningful leadership opportunities through personnel and budget oversight. As an employee of the organization, you’ll contribute directly to strategic operations and organizational growth. Compensation includes a monthly salary commensurate with experience and responsibilities - creating a professional environment that recognizes and supports strong leadership. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:32:23 -0400