Athletics Facilities & Operations Lead (Part-Time Staff)

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking an Athletics Facilities & Operations Lead (Part-Time). The role supports daily facility readiness and game/event management at the Richmond Campus, coordinating scheduling, equipment, vendors, and safety concerns.

You will work with full-time staff, lead event planning for multiple sports, and handle on-site decision-making during events, with administrative duties and mentoring responsibilities in a dynamic athletics department.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily readiness and upkeep of assigned athletic facilities.
• Coordinate scheduling, equipment staging, and vendor access.
• Identify and report safety concerns or maintenance needs.
• Manage digital display systems, troubleshooting and content oversight.
• Serve as liaison between athletics and IT/AV/Physical Plant.
• Lead planning and execution of game operations for assigned sports.
• Supervise event setup, staff assignments, crowd management, and post-event wrap-up.
• Coordinate with officials, visiting teams, vendors, and internal staff.
• Provide on-the-ground decision-making and problem solving during events.
• Assist in inventory tracking, supply distribution, and vendor coordination.
• Manage BSN apparel and Coke distributions.
• Participate in departmental planning meetings and mentor Coordinators.

Job description

Title: Athletics Facilities & Operations Lead (Part-Time Staff)

Position Type: Part-Time Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 90R000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Division: 6R1000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: 10-20

Retirement: None

Contact Person: Matthew Branham

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Athletics Facilities & Operations Lead plays a critical role in supporting and executing the day-to-day functions of athletic facility operations and game/event management. This part-time role is structured to prepare individuals to take full ownership of game operations for select sports (e.g., soccer, softball, baseball, golf, and beach volleyball) after a structured onboarding and training period. Leads work alongside full-time staff and serve as the primary point of contact for designated events or venues.

Facility Operations

• Oversee the daily readiness and upkeep of assigned athletic facilities
• Coordinate scheduling, equipment staging, and vendor access
• Identify and report safety concerns or maintenance needs
• Manage digital display systems, including troubleshooting and content oversight
• Serve as a liaison between athletics and other departments (e.g., IT, AV, Physical Plant)

Event Operations

• Lead the planning and execution of game operations for assigned sports
• Supervise event setup, staff assignments, crowd management, and post-event wrap-up
• Coordinate with officials, visiting teams, vendors, and internal staff
• Provide on-the-ground decision-making and problem solving during events

Administrative Support

• Assist in inventory tracking, supply distribution, and vendor coordination
• Manage BSN apparel and Coke distributions
• Participate in departmental planning meetings and help mentor Coordinators

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Advertised: 23 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time