Associate Commissioner - Sport Administration

SUMMARY

Serve as primary contact for assigned Olympic Sports in the sport administration department. This position oversees all areas of the championship, creates the regular season schedules, runs annual head coach meetings and collaborates with coordinator of officials for assigned sports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SPORT ADMINISTRATION

Regular Season Oversight

1. Oversee and act as liaison for all matters related to assigned Olympic Sports Programs, including but not limited to, scheduling, officiating, communication and interpretation of Conference policies and procedures. 

Championship Oversight

1. Serve as primary administrator for designated championship events.

2. Coordinate designated host facilities and alternate sites; negotiate and secure neutral site championship venues when necessary.

3. Provide planning and on-site support and management, including but not limited to, championship manuals, officiating, merchandise, marketing and promotions, awards, gifts, ticket sales, health & safety plans and broadcast/digital coverage.

Women’s Basketball Championship Administration

    IV.            Assist with the administration and pre-event planning of the CAA Women’s Basketball Championship.

      V.            Provide on-site support in the areas of logistics, operations, game management and personnel.

    VI.            Work with facility to ensure services including but not limited to technical, security and capabilities are provided and maintained throughout the championship.

  VII.            Troubleshoot any issues that may arise maximizing efficient activation.

General Administration

1. Work collectively with the Sports Administration team and Executive Associate Commissioner, Finance and Internal Operations on the development and management of budgets related to Olympic sports.

2. Work with Conference SWA group and the Sport Administration team to manage all coaches’ recommendations, including research and presentation to the Conference Athletic Directors group.

3. Serve as Conference liaison for assigned Committees.

4. Ability to work nights and/or weekends when required as well as travel associated with Conference meetings, events and championships.

5. Ability to regularly lift 25 pounds and endure the physical efforts required with the preparation of and breaking down of championship sites.

6. Other Duties as assigned.

SKILLS

        I.            Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe & Zoom

      II.            Be knowledgeable of the NCAA rules and regulations pertaining to sports management and competition.

    III.            Be able to effectively communicate orally or in written form.

PRINCIPLE CONTACTS

Daily: CAA administration staff; CAA communications staff.

Weekly: CAA member institutions; external vendors.

Monthly: Local organizing committees; other CAA staff members.

REASONING ABILITY

Must be able to lead various groups of individuals; be able to anticipate potential problems and problem solve in possible high energy, fast paced environments; must be able to multi-task; should be able to create positive working relationships and have the ability to work with diverse personalities in a tactful and positive manner.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver’s License

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Interested and qualified applicants should upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references as one document package to the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/7642s4tfommzoys1t2co with ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER- SPORTS ADMINISTRATION (Your Full Name) as the file name. Review of applicants will begin immediately, and position will close December 1, 2026. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged. If you have any questions, please email lnewton@caasports.com. No phone calls please.

The expected start date is December.