Athletic Facilities and Operations Assistant

Summit Christian Academy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Christian Academy in Lees Summit, MO, is seeking an Athletic Facilities & Operations Assistant to manage daily operations, preparation, and maintenance of athletic facilities. You will work with coaches, custodial staff, and campus operations to ensure safe, organized venues for practices, games, and events.

The role focuses on facility setup, equipment management, event coordination, safety, and staff support, with responsibilities spanning inspections, maintenance coordination, and

Qualifications

• Experience in athletic coordination, facility management, operations, or coaching preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of athletic equipment and facility operations.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as athletic schedules require.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical labor associated with facility setup.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the setup and breakdown of all athletic practices, competitions, and special events.
• Conduct routine inspections of indoor and outdoor athletic facilities.
• Identify and report maintenance, safety, and repair needs.
• Monitor facility cleanliness and presentation.
• Assist with weather-related facility decisions and field preparation.
• Maintain inventory of athletic equipment and supplies.
• Assist coaches with organization, storage, and maintenance of athletic equipment.
• Coordinate seasonal equipment distribution and collection.
• Coordinate transportation of athletic equipment between venues when necessary.
• Prepare facilities for home contests including seating, team benches, score tables, officials' areas, press box, signage, field/court markings, admissions.
• Coordinate with custodial, maintenance, security, and concessions personnel.
• Assist with game-day operations as assigned.
• Ensure facilities comply with school, conference, and MSHSAA standards.
• Assist with implementation of emergency action plans.
• Report hazards immediately.
• Serve as a resource for coaches regarding facility needs.
• Coordinate practice setup requests.
• Assist coaches with equipment and storage needs.
• Be knowledgeable of and adhere to facility expectations and procedures.
• Work with the campus maintenance department regarding repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Assist in planning capital improvement projects.

Skills

Athletic coordination

Facility management

Operations

Coaching

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Google Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lees Summit, MO 64081

Summary

The Athletic Facilities & Operations Assistant is responsible for the daily operation, preparation, maintenance coordination, and oversight of all athletic facilities. This position works closely with the athletic department, coaches, custodial staff, and campus operations to ensure athletic venues are safe, organized, and prepared for practices, competitions, and special events related to the athletic department while providing an exceptional experience for student-athletes and guests.

Reports To

Athletic Director

Schedule

• 12 month position
• 2pm - 10pm weekly hours

Primary Responsibilities

Facility Operations

• Ensure the setup and breakdown of all athletic practices, competitions, and special events.
• Conduct routine inspections of indoor and outdoor athletic facilities.
• Identify and report maintenance, safety, and repair needs.
• Monitor facility cleanliness and presentation.
• Assist with weather-related facility decisions and field preparation.

Equipment Management

• Maintain inventory of athletic equipment and supplies.
• Assist coaches with organization, storage, and maintenance of athletic equipment.
• Coordinate seasonal equipment distribution and collection.
• Coordinate transportation of athletic equipment between venues when necessary.

Event Management

• Prepare facilities for home contests including:
  • Seating
  • Team benches
  • Score tables
  • Officials' areas
  • Press box
  • Signage
  • Field and court markings
  • Admissions
• Coordinate with custodial, maintenance, security, and concessions personnel.
• Assist with game-day operations as assigned.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure facilities comply with school, conference, and MSHSAA standards.
• Assist with implementation of emergency action plans.
• Report hazards immediately.

Coach & Staff Support

• Serve as a resource for coaches regarding facility needs.
• Coordinate practice setup requests.
• Assist coaches with equipment and storage needs.
• Be knowledgeable of and adhere to facility expectations and procedures.

Vendor & Maintenance Coordination

• Work with the campus maintenance department regarding repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Assist in planning capital improvement projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in athletic coordination, facility management, operations, or coaching preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of athletic equipment and facility operations.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as athletic schedules require.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical labor associated with facility setup.

Desired Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Customer service mindset
• Problem-solving ability
• Leadership and teamwork
• Time management
• Event planning
• Basic maintenance knowledge
• Microsoft Office and Google Office functionality

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to move athletic equipment and perform facility setup.
• Ability to lift 25+ lbs.

Spiritual Leadership

• Model an authentic and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Promote integration of faith and athletics across all programs
• Encourage spiritual growth and character development among student-athletes and coaches
• Reinforce athletics as a tool for discipleship and life development
• Apply biblical principles in leadership, relationships, and conflict resolution

Professional Expectations

• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and strong work ethic
• Maintain positive, respectful relationships with students, parents, staff, and community
• Exhibit flexibility and reliability in a dynamic environment
• Represent the school/district and athletic program with excellence