Sports Information Director

EXPECTATION OF EMPLOYEE:

• Adheres to College Policy and Procedures

• Acts as a role model within and outside the College

• Performs duties as workload necessitates

• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude

• Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues

• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload

• Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position

• Meets Department productivity standards

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with daily functions of the Athletics Department

• Serve as liaison between the Athletics Department and members of the print and broadcast media, both local and national

• Coordinate all Athletics Department print and digital publications and promotional materials

• Coordinate, maintain and keep current all information on the athletics website

• Provide all necessary, required and appropriate sports information to the Mid-South Conference and NAIA

• Supervise all aspects of athletic event media broadcasts

• Attend meetings representing the Athletics Department as necessary and assigned.

• Recruit, train, supervise and coordinate student assistants

• Coordinate photography and videography, as required

• Coordinate and maintain statistical information related to team and individual performance, and maintain historical records

• Run/coordinate all home events and any postseason tournaments where Georgetown is the host institution

• Plan production of internet broadcasts including schedules, talent, and equipment

• Responsible for scheduling all personnel needed for press box or scorer’s table at all home events.

• Enter statistics during home events

• Manage student crews for internet productions

• Coordinates content creation for social media platforms

Qualifications

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory duties other than overseeing student assistant and game management staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and / or Experience – Bachelors’ degree (B. A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or business school required (advanced degree preferred); and one to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Communication / Language -- Excellent oral and written communications skills, interpersonal skills. Ability to read and interpret documents; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively with groups and/or individuals.

• Mathematical -- Ability to calculate figures and amounts as in discounts, interest, commissions, proportions or percentages

• Reasoning -- Ability to apply common sense in carrying out instructions provided in written, oral or diagram form; ability to independently resolve problems

• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – None required

• Computer Literacy / General Office Equipment – Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel. Word, Outlook. PowerPoint), Internet. Basic office equipment to include facsimile, copier machines, printer, calculator.

• Technology – Have an up to date and working knowledge of all technology related to: stat entry, video broadcasts, social media, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly

  • Sit

  • Talk or hear

• Frequently

  • Use hands and/or fingers

  • Stand and walk

  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb

  • Outside weather conditions

• Occasionally

  • Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

• Vision

  • Close vision

  • Ability to adjust focus

• Noise

  • Moderate

• Stress

  • Mid to High

• Normal Work Schedule

  • Flexible depending on event

  • Evening and weekend hours