Gardner-Webb University Athletics

Clare Alaimo joins the Gardner-Webb Athletic Department as the Senior Associate Athletic Director and SWA following a successful stint at Wagner College in Staten Island, N.Y. Alaimo served as Wagner's Associate Athletic Director for Compliance from June 2024 - October 2025. Clare was also in the role of Interim Senior Woman Administrator from June 2024 - October 2024. 

During her time with Wagner, Alaimo served as the Senior Complaince Administrator for over 650 student-athletes that spanned 27 varsity sports. She was also the point person for NCAA reporting, Academic Progress Rate, Graduation Success, and Sport Sponsorship. 

Alaimo helped to certify eligibility for the Wagner Athletic Deparment while also monitoring and managing financial aid for the department. She acted as the Sport Administrator for men's lacrosse, women's soccer, softball as well as men's and women's golf. 

Clare completed internships within the athletic departments at Dominican College (2022) and LIU Post (2019).

A four-year member of the Dominican College golf team, Alaimo was named captain in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Clare was also the President of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee during the 2021-22 fiscal year.