Ohio Christian University is hiring: Sports Information Director in Circleville

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Department Athletics

Building/Location Maxwell Center/Main Campus

Supervisor Athletic Director

Months Per Year 12

Hours Per Week 40

Classification Level Full time

Salary Range $35,000-$40,000

FLSA Status Exempt

Supervises Athletic Student Workers and Graduate

Assistants

Application Ohiochristian.peopleadmin.com

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the sports information director is to promote and provide the publicity for

all aspects of the 17 NCCAA athletic programs at Ohio Christian University. This is primarily

done through the print and electronic media, internet, and publications as well as overseeing

home events, game management, scorer's table, home stats, live streaming, and audio/visual at

all home athletic events.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Any one position may not include all of the listed duties, nor

do all of the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions within this

classification)

Administration Duties

• Coordinate game and cumulative statistics while filing on a weekly basis appropriate
  
  

required reports and Athlete of the Week nominations to NCCAA. All statistics are

computerized with live in-game stats provided for soccer, volleyball, basketball, and

baseball/softball.

• Oversee production and editing of game programs and schedule cards for all sports.
• Oversee all team and individual photo sessions as well as maintain digital photo
  
  

archives. SID office has a digital camera to use for basic photos, recruit signings, etc.

• Maintain the sports information website. The site treats all sports equally with
  
  

schedules, rosters, photos, game recaps, statistics, coaches bios, athlete bios (220+),

etc.

• Oversee publicity on social media which includes OCU's sports information text
  
  

message service (SMS), Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

• Oversee ongoing historical research for all sports.
• Primary contact person for Ohio Christian University area media as well as hometown
  
  

media for all Trailblazer varsity teams and student-athletes.

• Contact person for providing information of all video streamed events.
• Oversee select staffing for all home athletic contests including, but not limited to, public
  
  

address announcers for athletic teams where appropriate and statisticians.

• Communicate with and host visiting radio, TV broadcasts, public address announcers,
  
  

statisticians, clock operators, audio/visual crews, scorebook

• Actively involved in all pre-game, in-game, and post-game protocol.
• Assemble Hall of Fame materials for Ohio Christian and NCCAA honors.
  
  

Sports Information Duties

• Design/Upkeep Athletic website daily
• Maintain communication with local paper, surrounding news outlets, and student athlete
  
  

hometown paper

• Select/Nominate/Vote for conference, NCCAA, and Athlete of the Week
• Record/Report statistics for all 17 sports to the NCCAA
• Communicate with University marketing department to promote OCU athletics
• Organize and execute media/photo days for all teams
• Interview coaches and players following the conclusion of home events
• Contact coaches for postgame interview, quotes, and game information following the
  
  

conclusion of away events

• Setup/Teardown for every Home athletic event
• Manage/Oversee all media related items at every Home athletic event
• Communicate with NCCAA National Offices on a regular basis
• Provide coverage for all postseason events, including travel to select away contests for
  
  

interviews/articles/pictures

• Maintain online streaming website through Stretch Internet
• Oversee color commentator schedule for live-streamed events
• Livestream/Radio links for away contested synced to OCU website
• Livestream/Broadcast every Home athletic event
• Assist in scheduling/overseeing athletic student workers
• Assist with nominating Scholar Athletes and Scholar Teams
• Assist with organizing annual athletic banquet
• Assist in hosting of non-OCU athletic events (OCSAA, JuCo, wrestling, etc.)
• Organize schedule with University photographer to attend five home events each month
• Manage each official OCU athletics social media site (Facebook, X, Instagram and
  
  

TikTok)

NCCAA Rules Compliance

Be responsible for knowledge of, and adherence to all NCCAA rules and regulations pertaining

to but not limited to recruiting, eligibility, and general operation of the program.

Required Minimum Qualifications

According to Ohio Christian University employment policy, all employees must possess a strong

Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the OCU Community Lifestyle

Statement.

Excellent computer proficiency is required particularly with word processing and statistical

reporting. Web site experience is preferred. Position requires a bachelor's degree and

preferred two years of related experience. Applicant must possess strong communication

skills, the ability to work independently and under pressure of deadlines, and the

willingness to work nights and weekends.

• Education, Training and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree required (Master's preferred)
• 2-4 years of sports information/Game Management at the college level
• Successfully pass all NCCAA and University requirements for employment
• Skill and Ability to:
• Strong public speaking skills that connect with 18-22-year old athletes
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to network with other administrators, SID's and coaches
• Ability to successfully assist in recruiting mission fit student athletes
  
  

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Churches of Christ in Christian Union, Ohio

Christian University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C.,

Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work

being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills

required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate

individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to

the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these

are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow

any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance

with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.

To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty

proficiently. Continued employment remains on an 'at-will' basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.

Ohio Christian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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