Assistant Director of Athletic Operations

Position Title: Assistant Director of Athletic Operations

Dept: Athletics

Reports to: Director of Athletic Operations

Description of Essential Job Duties:

Plan, execute, and manage assigned Athletics events and game day operations tasks including:

• Performing facility walk throughs to review athletic facility readiness.
• Set up and tear down equipment in Athletic facilities.
• Collaborating with the Director of Fields & Facilities to submit work orders to
• Facilities for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of equipment as well as services critical to event operations and game management.
• Scheduling and booking necessary game operations staff both ad hoc and student based.
• Act as secondary/tertiary game manager for all Athletic Teams.

Position Title: Assistant Director of Athletic Operations

Dept: Athletics

Reports to: Director of Athletic Operations

Description of Essential Job Duties:

Plan, execute, and manage assigned Athletics events and game day operations tasks including:

• Performing facility walk throughs to review athletic facility readiness.
• Set up and tear down equipment in Athletic facilities.
• Collaborating with the Director of Fields & Facilities to submit work orders to
• Facilities for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of equipment as well as services critical to event operations and game management.
• Scheduling and booking necessary game operations staff both ad hoc and student based.
• Act as secondary/tertiary game manager for all Athletic Teams.

Serve as secondary oversight of all game day requirements for officials, away teams, locker rooms, temporary event staff, etc. including:

• Scheduling
• Payment and payroll process management
• Training

• Supplies and Equipment

• Coordinate and schedule student workers for the Baseball Turf Crew, Athletic Event Staff, and ESPN+ Broadcast Team (this includes scheduling for games, and coordinating with Gemstone Media for ESPN+ Broadcast Team)

• Assist in the preparation of all athletic facilities for use by athletic teams for both practice, competition, and other department events.

• Serve as secondary contact for 25Live University Scheduling.

• Coordinate with student affairs to enhance student attendance at sporting events.

• Write and supply game day scripts for all home events.

• Other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions:

• Work combines indoor administrative duties as well as indoor and outdoor game administration duties.
• Standard office hours are 9am-5pm, but the requirements of the job will frequently include irregular early morning, late night, weekend, and holiday work hours.
• Work requirements may require local off campus travel.
• Work requirements require the operation of small transportation vehicles and various general hand tools.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and reach.
• Manual dexterity is required for the operation of vehicles and tools.
• Good vision sufficient for reading and written communication, as well as computer display screens.

- Good hearing to communicate effectively in person and by phone.

Prerequisites Required for Position:

1. Minimum Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

1. Other Minimum Qualifications:

•  1-3 years of experience in college administration of event operations and game day sports management.
• Ability to balance and manage multiple tasks in an active, fast paced NCAA Division I athletic department.
• Displays initiative and a willingness to go above and beyond when needed.
• Operates with a customer-service mindset to provide fans with the highest quality experience.
• Demonstrates timely problem-solving and creative ideas.
• Possesses ability to create positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Previous experience overseeing student work force is preferred.

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