Director of Athletics

Bio

Kristen Schuth was named Director of Athletics at Genesee Community College on May 1, 2013, where she began overseeing all intercollegiate athletic programs and multiple athletic facilities on Genesee’s main campus. On September 1, 2019, Schuth was promoted to Assistant Vice President of Student Engagement and Inclusion while continuing in her role as Director of Athletics. In this expanded position, she oversees Orientation, Campus Clubs and Programming, Student Government, Commencement, Student Housing at College Village, and all athletic operations.

Schuth’s career at Genesee began in 2004 as head coach of the women’s softball team. By 2005, she was also serving as an adjunct faculty member in the Physical Education Department, the Sports Information Coordinator, and an Academic Advisor. She remained in these roles until 2010, when she became Assistant Director of Athletics at Finger Lakes Community College. There, she was responsible for academic monitoring, retention, scheduling, sports information, eligibility, and compliance. She returned to Genesee in 2013 as Director of Athletics.

Since returning, Schuth has established herself as a key figure at both the regional and national levels. She was elected to the NJCAA Board of Regents as the Region III representative in 2020 and was subsequently elected Secretary to the NJCAA Board of Regents in 2024. She currently chairs the NJCAA Division III Softball Committee and serves on the national committees for Division III Soccer and Lacrosse. Within Region III, Schuth was elected Women’s Director in 2018, after beginning her regional leadership as Women’s Assistant Director in 2016.

Her professional involvement extends beyond the NJCAA. Schuth is an active member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and the National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA), where she currently serves as Secretary on the Executive Board. She also serves on the GCC Foundation Board and contributes to numerous college-wide committees.

Schuth manages the daily operations of the Richard C. Call Arena, home to Genesee Athletics, as well as the college’s state-of-the-art fitness center and field house. She has consistently brought high-level competition to campus, including hosting multiple NJCAA National Tournaments:

· Men’s Lacrosse in 2015

· Women’s Soccer in 2021

· Men’s Soccer in 2022

· A combined 16-team Men’s and Women’s Soccer Tournament in 2024

Under Schuth’s visionary leadership, Genesee has successfully hosted numerous regional tournaments, further establishing the college as a premier destination for competitive athletics. She spearheaded the creation of a dedicated Genesee Athletics website and led efforts to significantly enhance the department’s social media presence, increasing visibility and engagement within the campus community and beyond. Beyond campus, Schuth demonstrates a strong commitment to community partnership by organizing annual events such as the Lions Club and Rotary Basketball Tournaments. Additionally, she has played a key role in coordinating Section V and VI championships across multiple sports including cross country, basketball, and softball, fostering strong ties between Genesee Athletics and the wider regional sports community.

During her tenure, the Cougars have achieved national, regional, and conference championships across multiple sports. Genesee has produced numerous NJCAA All-Americans, Chancellor’s Award winners, and teams recognized for academic achievement. Schuth has consistently prioritized academic success, with the athletic department earning national, regional, and conference academic honors throughout her leadership.

Schuth’s professional accolades are extensive. She was named Region III Athletic Director of the Year in 2015 and 2020–2021, and received NACDA Athletic Director of the Year honors for 2020–2021 and 2023–2024. She is a two-time recipient of Genesee Community College’s President’s Award (2018 and 2025), which recognizes extraordinary service to students and the College. Additionally, she has been inducted into the Hilton High

School Hall of Fame, the Chase Basketball Hall of Fame, and The College at Brockport’s Athletic Hall of Fame for her own athletic accomplishments.

She holds a bachelor’s degree from The College at Brockport and a master’s degree in Athletic Administration from California University of Pennsylvania. Kristen Schuth currently resides in Spencerport, NY, with her husband and two children.