Athletic Events & Facilities Manager

American University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

American University is seeking an Athletic Operations Manager to coordinate on-site event preparation for home and hosted events. You will oversee setup, execution, and breakdown for varsity programs and manage student staff for daily facility operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management or Event Management and 1–3 years of event operations experience, with the ability to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Management or Event Management required.
• 1–3 years of related event operations experience.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates on-site event preparation for all home athletic events and hosted events.
• Manages home athletic events for assigned varsity programs including setup and breakdown.
• Trains and supervises part-time and student staff for events and facility maintenance.
• Maintains outdoor athletic facilities; communicates with Grounds Crew on field conditions and readiness.
• Manages security needs and access for athletes, contractors, and staff.
• Handles keys/access management, inspections, housekeeping requests, and concessions tasks.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities & Operations.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management or Event Management

Job description

American University is seeking an Athletic Operations Manager to coordinate on-site event preparation for home and hosted events. You will oversee setup, execution, and breakdown for varsity programs and manage student staff for daily facility operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management or Event Management and 1–3 years of event operations experience, with the ability to work evenings and weekends.