We're hiring an athletic director

Position Title: Athletic Director

Location: Roanoke, Virginia

Reports to: Executive Director and Board of Directors

Salary: $26,000 Position Type: Part-Time, Exempt

position overview

Roanoke Star Cycling seeks an organized, passionate, and collaborative (part-time) Athletic Director to lead the growth and development of our year-round youth competitive cycling programs, including Cross Country (XC), Gravity/Downhill, and Enduro.

Working closely with head coaches, recreational program leaders, and the Executive Director, the Athletic Director will establish consistent program structures, expand competitive opportunities, and create a clear development pathway from our elementary Bridge Team through high school.

This is a leadership and program-building opportunity for someone who wants to help develop a top-tier competitive cycling program with a community soul—one that develops athletes, grows participation, and keeps young riders engaged in cycling.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Athlete Development for XC, Gravity/Downhill & Enduro

Collaborate with head coaches to develop annual training and competition calendars.
Coordinate training plans, athlete development, race preparation, and recovery in collaboration with head coaches.
Strengthen the pathway from the Bridge Team through middle and high school competition.

Coach Leadership & Development for Rec, XC, Gravity/Downhill & Enduro

Recruit, onboard, coordinate, mentor, and retain qualified coaches and volunteers in support of the competitive program.
Coordinate race logistics; registration, travel, coaches, gear transport, and event setup.
Organize training camps, team-building events, and at least one RSC-hosted youth cycling event annually.
Attend approximately 30% of race events. Requires some weekends and evenings.

Community Growth & Program Sustainability for XC, Gravity/Downhill & Enduro

Build partnerships with schools, cycling organizations, local businesses, and sponsors.
Develop future opportunities for local NICA high school teams.
Increase program visibility, participation, athlete retention, and female involvement.
Collaborate with the Executive Director on annual budgets, resource allocation, and long-term program growth and planning.

Qualifications

Experience in youth cycling, coaching, athletic program leadership, or a related field.
Experience in mountain biking disciplines, athlete development, and training principles.
Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and project-management skills.
Experience recruiting, coordinating, or mentoring coaches and volunteers.
Commitment to youth safety, inclusion, positive coaching, and community programming.
Familiarity with NICA, USA Cycling, SafeSport, and coach certification requirements.

preferred certfications & experience

USA Cycling, BICP Levels 1–2, and/or NICA Level 3 certifications; experience with strength and conditioning, periodization, race organization, and nonprofit program management. RSC will provide financial support for professional development and continuing education.

This is a part-time, 20 hours/week position that reports to the Executive Director and RSC Board of Directors

Compensation: $26,000 annually

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to susan@roanokestarcycling.org. Applications due by December 11, 2026.

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