Athletic Event Operations Lead

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus is seeking an Assistant Director, Event Operations to coordinate planning and execution of high-quality athletic events across multiple programs. This role serves as the main point of contact for game operations, collaborating with internal and external partners to deliver elite customer service.

Responsibilities include planning, executing, and reviewing events, managing part-time staff, and ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of working in an event management role.
• Working knowledge of NCAA and ability to learn and adhere to Conference game management policies.
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills to work with teams and external partners.
• Ability to recognize and resolve issues in event operations quickly and effectively.
• Ability to meet short- and long-term deadlines amid interruptions and changing priorities.
• Knowledge of safety codes, emergency procedures and risk management for athletic events.
• Knowledge of arenas, venues, and building systems related to athletic competitions; staffing knowledge.
• Knowledge of crowd management and security procedures for gatherings.
• Ability to give clear directives and monitor standards and protocols.
• Ability to train and evaluate staff and motivate performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with office software, data bases, and event AV components.
• Ability to learn and adhere to university and department policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, execute and review games and events.
• Serve as main point of contact for game operations and event management.
• Collaborate with internal and external units to ensure high-quality events.
• Lead part-time staff and ensure safe, compliant operations.
• Maintain best practices and implement new ones as needed.
• Safeguard spectator and participant safety and uphold policy compliance.

Skills

Event management

Project management

Staff leadership

Communication

Safety procedures

NCAA knowledge

Decision making

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus is seeking an Assistant Director, Event Operations to coordinate planning and execution of high-quality athletic events across multiple programs. This role serves as the main point of contact for game operations, collaborating with internal and external partners to deliver elite customer service.

Responsibilities include planning, executing, and reviewing events, managing part-time staff, and ensuring safety and