By: John Jay Sports Information
NEW YORK, NY -- Michael Williams has been named John Jay's new Associate Athletics Director for Facilities & Operations, Director of Athletics
Cat Alves announced on Monday.
"I am thrilled to welcome Michael to our dynamic team," Alves said. "His diverse skill set and varied experiences make him an ideal match for this position. Moreover, his consistent commitment to student-athlete experience will make Michael an invaluable asset to our leadership team."
As Associate Athletics Director for Facilities & Operations, Williams' main duties at John Jay will include overseeing the maintenance of all athletic facilities, managing the internal master calendar, overseeing the space rental process, supervising aquatics and recreation, and organizing camps and clinics for varsity sport programs.
"I'm so grateful to
Cat Alves and the hiring committee for giving me the opportunity to return to John Jay College of Criminal Justice as the Associate Athletic Director for Facilities & Operations," stated Williams. "It means a lot to have my career come full circle and return to a special place where I started my professional career."
Williams most recently served as the Athletic Director at the Salisbury School, where he oversaw all aspects of the athletic department including hiring of coaches, scheduling games and practices, budget preparation, compliance, facilities management, and the athletics website. Highlights from his time at the Salisbury School include helping develop an athletic department concussion protocol, updating the student-athlete handbook, and serving as the ESIAC Chair for cross country, women's soccer, and basketball. He was also the primary advocate for interscholastic athletics.
Williams is no stranger to the Upper West Side as he began his career with the Bloodhounds in 2010. As a member of the women's basketball coaching staff for three seasons, his primary role was recruiting, scouting, and player development. During his tenure, the program finished 22-21 in CUNYAC play and appeared in the semifinals during the 2010-11 season.
Prior to the Salisbury School, Williams served as the director of player development and coaches consultant for the Saint Peter's women's basketball team for the 2020-21 season. In Jersey City, Williams had eight of his student-athletes named to the Dean's List, and helped the team achieve a 3.56 team GPA. He also helped coach the Peacocks to their first MAAC Championship game since 2002.
Williams also spent time at CCNY, where he was the Head Women's Basketball Coach/Strength & Conditioning Coach for a year and helped lead the Beavers to the CUNYAC postseason. Before arriving at CCNY, he served as the Athletic Administrator/Event Game Manager/Head Women's Basketball Coach at Simmons University. During his time at Simmons, he led the Sharks to their first postseason appearance since 2010. He also has had stints at Pratt Institute and Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham.
"I look forward to getting to know the Bloodhound community again and being a part of the family," Williams said.
