Assistant Director Athletic Facilities

Job Description

  • Job code: 009548
  • Pay grade: F
  • Pay type: Exempt/salaried

General summary

Coordinates daily operations of athletic facilities. Manages execution of assigned athletic events. Ensures the efficient operation of equipment and maintenance of building facilities to minimize the risk of liability to the University.

Major duties

  • Schedules and coordinates use of athletic facilities for games, practices, camps, rentals and other miscellaneous uses. Supervises and schedules all facility set-ups and teardowns for assigned events.
  • Inspects, coordinates and supervises assigned game day operations, including hiring and scheduling of event personnel, pre-game and post-game cleanup, parking and building security and emergency personnel.
  • Manages all outside rental agreements and facilitates the usage of rented athletic facilities by outside organizations
  • Coordinates with division staff to ensure high quality customer service. Serves as event manager for assigned events.
  • Monitors risk and emergency action plan management procedures, protocols and training to ensure safety and minimize University liability and remain in compliance.
  • Oversees facility maintenance for daily operations. Inspects facilities and equipment and coordinates repairs and upkeep. Purchases and replaces equipment as needed.
  • Supervises staff who assist in daily operations and game day functions.
  • May evaluate student-athlete and NCAA compliance issues.

Minimum qualifications

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

Required education

  • Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

Required experience

  • Three years' relevant experience
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience in an arena or sports venue. Experience with game day operations.

Physical requirements

Light work with some physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds, but rarely moving more than 25 to 50 pounds.

Working conditions

Work is performed with exposure to any number of elements which may occasionally require some precautions such as safety glasses, protective clothing, ear protection, etc.

Revised: 2022-12-09

This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.