Assistant Director of Athletics Communications

About the Team

The Department of Athletics at Bethel University operates with a Christ-centered mission, dedicated to advancing intercollegiate athletics through compelling storytelling and integrated communication strategies. This team serves as the primary voice for the Pilots, fostering relationships with institutional partners, conference affiliates, and the broader media landscape while supporting the holistic development of student-athletes.

About the Role

The Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications provides strategic leadership for all athletic communications, public relations, and digital media efforts. This role exists to promote the department's brand and mission by telling stories that reflect excellence, character, and faith. You will serve as the primary media contact for all varsity sports, overseeing live event coverage, statistical reporting, and the management of the official athletics website.

In this position, you will cultivate relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets while guiding coaches and student-athletes on best practices for branding and social media. The role involves a dynamic day-to-day rhythm, ranging from developing comprehensive communication strategies and writing feature stories to supervising game day operations and live streaming. You will collaborate closely with the University's Marketing & Communications team to ensure consistent messaging across all platforms, including social media, video, and print publications.

Hiring Process

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a résumé with three professional references, and a statement of Christian faith. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

Bethel University is a Christian institution operating under the auspices of the Missionary Church. In keeping with the mission of the institution, the university seeks applicants with a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity who profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As such, faculty and staff are required to adhere to the University's Lifestyle Covenant.

Bethel University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The university reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion in accordance with Title VII, Sections 702-703 of the United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Maplehurst Avenue, Greater Mishawaka Auto Auction, Mishawaka, Saint Joseph County, Indiana, 46545, United States

Mishawaka, Indiana

Key Responsibilities

check_circleServe as primary media contact for all varsity sports and coordinate press opportunities
check_circleDevelop and execute comprehensive athletic communications and social media strategies
check_circleWrite and distribute press releases, feature stories, game recaps, and institutional content
check_circleOversee official athletics website updates and manage digital content across all platforms
check_circleEnsure consistent application of Bethel Athletics branding and visual identity standards
check_circleOversee game day communications, live statistics, scoring, and event coverage operations
check_circleSupervise and train student workers, statisticians, and game day staff
check_circlePartner with University Marketing team on campaigns, branding, and storytelling initiatives
check_circleManage the athletic communications budget and resources

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's degree in Sports Communication, Journalism, Marketing, or related field
verifiedMaster's degree preferred
verified2-4 years of experience in collegiate athletic communications or related field
verifiedProficiency with website content management systems (e.g., SIDEARM Sports)
verifiedProficiency with social media management tools and analytics
verifiedProficiency with live statistics software (e.g., StatCrew, Genius Sports)
verifiedProficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Canva) or equivalent
verifiedKnowledge of intercollegiate athletics (NAIA/NCAA rules, reporting standards, awards processes)
verifiedDemonstrated commitment to the Christian faith
verifiedAbility to work evenings, weekends, and travel

Nice to Have

Master's degree

Company

Bethel University Physician Assistant Program

Industry

Higher Education

Headquarters

Arden Hills, Minnesota

A leader in PA education, we provide exceptional medical training with a holistic, patient-centered approach.

Bethel University Physician Assistant Program, based in Arden Hills, Minnesota, operates within the higher education sector to prepare graduate-level students for professional healthcare careers. The curriculum prioritizes experience-based learning and expert instruction to develop comprehensive clinical skills. Students engage in fifteen months of rigorous didactic education covering patient assessment, procedures, clinical medicine, pharmacology, pathophysiology, ethics, anatomy, and cultural humility. This academic foundation is designed to equip future practitioners with the knowledge needed to serve patients from diverse backgrounds. Following the didactic phase, the program facilitates twelve months of clinical rotations across a wide spectrum of medical contexts. These hands-on experiences include family medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, behavioral health, women's health, pediatrics, and various medical specialties. The training model emphasizes transforming students into compassionate, highly-skilled leaders capable of functioning effectively on healthcare teams. Graduates of the program emerge ready to provide competent and compassionate care, reflecting the institution's commitment to community and professional excellence in the field of medicine.

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Sidearm Sports, Statcrew, Genius Sports, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Indesign, Canva, Instagram, X, Facebook.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Sports Communication, Journalism, Marketing, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.

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In this Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications at Bethel University Physician Assistant Program role, you will serve as primary media contact for all varsity sports and coordinate press opportunities; develop and execute comprehensive athletic communications and social media strategies; write and distribute press releases, feature stories, game recaps, and institutional content; and oversee official athletics website updates and manage digital content across all platforms.

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Bethel University Physician Assistant Program is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in Sports Communication, Journalism, Marketing, or related field; Master's degree preferred; 2-4 years of experience in collegiate athletic communications or related field; Proficiency with website content management systems (e.g., SIDEARM Sports); Proficiency with social media management tools and analytics; and Proficiency with live statistics software (e.g., StatCrew, Genius Sports).

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Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications at Bethel University Physician Assistant Program is based in Maplehurst Avenue, Greater Mishawaka Auto Auction, Mishawaka, Saint Joseph County, Indiana, 46545, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Bethel University Physician Assistant Program has listed this Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications role as on-site.

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Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications at Bethel University Physician Assistant Program typically requires 2–4 years of relevant experience at the mid level level.

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Key skills for Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications at Bethel University Physician Assistant Program include Sidearm Sports; Statcrew; Genius Sports; Adobe Creative Suite; Photoshop; Indesign; Canva; and Instagram.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Sports Communication, Journalism, Marketing, or related field required; and Master's degree preferred.

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About Bethel University Physician Assistant Program

Following the didactic phase, the program facilitates twelve months of clinical rotations across a wide spectrum of medical contexts. These hands-on experiences include family medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, behavioral health, women's health, pediatrics, and various medical specialties. The training model emphasizes transforming students into compassionate, highly-skilled leaders capable of functioning effectively on healthcare teams. Graduates of the program emerge ready to provide competent and compassionate care, reflecting the institution's commitment to community and professional excellence in the field of medicine.

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Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications