Assistant Director, Athletics Operations

CB Champions Blue, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Champions Blue LLC at the University of Kentucky seeks an Assistant Director, Athletics Operations to coordinate comprehensive athletics operations and facility management across assigned venues. You will manage scheduling, maintenance, custodial services and event setup to ensure safe, efficient, and recruit-ready facilities for practices and events.

The role collaborates with internal and external partners to plan seamless operations, implements safety and sustainability initiatives, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of athletics operations experience.
• Experience coordinating facilities and events.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day operations, maintenance and scheduling for assigned athletic facilities, ensuring safety, cleanliness and readiness for practices, competitions and events.
• Coordinates event management logistics including pre-event planning, setup, staffing and post-event evaluation for athletic and external events.
• Oversees facility systems such as HVAC, lighting and access control in collaboration with PPD and skilled trades partners.
• Supervises custodial and event support staff, including part-time employees, contractors and student workers.
• Monitors and tracks facility budgets, processing operational transactions and maintaining expenditure records.
• Ensures compliance with NCAA, SEC, university and departmental policies.
• Supports safety, risk management and sustainability initiatives.
• Builds relationships with coaches, administrators and support staff to address facility needs.
• Contributes to departmental initiatives, meetings and process improvements.
• Supports football gameday operations and campus-wide athletic initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Event coordination

Facilities management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Champions Blue Job Posting Title:

Assistant Director, Athletics Operations

Requisition Number:

R-000005597

Department Name:

Management & Operations

Work Location:

Joe Craft Center

Grade Level:

44

Salary Range:

$43,888.00 - $70,075.00

Type of Position:

Regular Position

Time Status:

Full time

Equivalency Link:

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Shift:

Flex (United States of America)

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating and executing comprehensive athletics operations and facility management functions to support high-quality events, competitions and daily activities. Ensures safe, efficient and recruit-ready facilities by managing scheduling, maintenance, custodial services and event setup across assigned venues. Collaborates with internal and external partners to plan and deliver seamless event operations. Develops and implements operational procedures that promote safety, efficiency and superior guest and student-athlete experiences. Supports the Senior Associate Athletics Director and leadership team in advancing operational excellence, sustainability and strategic facility initiatives. All University of Kentucky Athletics Department employees are required to conduct themselves in accordance with the rules, regulations, and policies of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the College Sports Commission (CSC), the Southeast Conference (SEC), the University and any other applicable regulatory body.

Essential Functions

• Manages day-to-day operations, maintenance and scheduling for assigned athletic facilities, ensuring safety, cleanliness and readiness for practices, competitions and events.
• Coordinates event management logistics including pre-event planning, setup, staffing and post-event evaluation for athletic and external events.
• Oversees facility systems such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), lighting and access control in collaboration with Physical Plant Division (PPD) and skilled trades partners.
• Supervises one custodial and event support staff including part-time employees, contractors and student workers, ensuring service quality and accountability.
• Monitors and tracks assigned facility budgets, processing operational transactions and maintaining accurate expenditure records.
• Enforces compliance with NCAA, SEC, university and departmental policies, maintaining integrity and operational consistency.
• Supports safety, risk management and sustainability initiatives to ensure secure and environmentally responsible facilities.
• Builds and maintains relationships with coaches, administrators and support staff to address facility needs and promote collaboration.
• Contributes to departmental initiatives, meetings and process improvements that enhance operations and service delivery.
• Supports football gameday operations and assists with campus-wide athletic initiatives as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree

Experience Requirement

2+ years of experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

N/A

Working Conditions

• Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2.
• Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
• Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 1. Never
• Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (>50% of the time)
• Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never
• Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (>50% of the time)
• Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never
• Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• Loud noises: 1. Never
• Temperature extremes: 1. Never
• Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never
• Radiation: 1. Never
• Burns: 1. Never
• Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never
• Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never
• Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• Combative/violent people: 1. Never
• Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with regular repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

At the University of Kentucky

At the University of Kentucky, excellence isn't just something we pursue on game day. It's something we work toward every day in our work, culture and commitment to our student-athletes. Whether you're supporting operations behind the scenes, elevating our fan experience, guiding student-athlete development or driving innovation across our programs, we want to hear from you. We can't wait to see the impact we'll make together.

Champions Blue LLC

Champions Blue LLC is a nonprofit public entity that serves as the holding company for UK Athletics. Champions Blue is designed to increase flexibility and enable UK Athletics to continue as one of the best in the country by finding new opportunities to generate additional revenue and more efficiently manage expenses. It is led by a Board of Governors and reports to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees.