Athletic Facilities Assistant Director

National Collegiate Athletic Association; Alabama; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious sports association as an Assistant Director of Athletics Facilities, where you'll oversee the maintenance and operations of various athletic venues. Your role will ensure exceptional facilities for athletes and events, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and substantial experience in facilities maintenance. Be a part of shaping unforgettable game-day experiences from behind the scenes!

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in facilities maintenance is required.
• Active listener and resilient problem-solver.
• Collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate athletic facility upkeep, managing inventory and resolving issues.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure safety and functionality.
• Manage scheduling of programs and events with internal and external partners.

Skills

Knowledge of facilities operations and maintenance

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Detail-oriented with proficient organizational skills

Excellent customer service skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Are you ready to play a key role behind the scenes of college athletics? Join our team as Assistant Director of Athletics Facilities and help shape the game-day experience from the ground up!

The person in this role will coordinate the maintenance, operations, and event logistics of Jane B. Moore complex and Soccer/Track complex by working with event and maintenance staff. Provides safety, functionality, and readiness by assisting with facility upkeep, event setups, and personnel coordination.

• Coordinates athletic facility upkeep by coordinating equipment maintenance, managing inventory, and ensuring timely resolution of facility issues in accordance with regulations.
• Conducts routine inspections of assigned athletic facility to address safety, functionality, and appearance concerns, upholding readiness for events and practices.
• Coordinates operations and logistics of assigned Auburn University athletic facilities, ensuring functionality, safety, compliance, and exceptional service to stakeholders.
• Manages scheduling of programs, events, and practices by collaborating with internal and external partners for seamless execution and stakeholder support.
• Supports coaches and student-athletes by providing optimal facility conditions for competitive performance.
• Serves as a key point of contact and liaison for assigned facilities, coordinating vendors, service providers, and project stakeholders.
• Monitors maintenance schedules, procurement of equipment/services, and operational standards to promote cost-effectiveness and high performance.
• Assists in coordinating event and maintenance personnel, helping set timelines, defining scopes of work, and communicating expectations for responsibilities for the assigned facility.
• Supports the Director of Athletic Facilities in developing and implementing maintenance plans, supporting facility upgrades, and addressing last-minute demands.
• Provides departmental support and assists with operational needs at other facilities as required.
• Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Nights and weekends will be required.

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience in facilities maintenance

• Knowledge of facilities operations and maintenance to include buildings and sports venues.
• Collaborative team player who effectively integrates personal contributions with the policies and directives established by senior Athletic Administration to support seamless venue operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to facilitate coordination with staff, vendors, and stakeholders across diverse athletic facilities.
• Detail-oriented with proficient organizational skills to assist in managing event logistics, maintenance schedules, and operational tasks for venues of any capacity.
• Excellent customer service skills, dedicated to enhancing the experience for fans, athletes, and university stakeholders.
• Resilient problem-solver with the patience to address concerns from staff or patrons.
• Active listener with strong interpersonal and relational skills to foster positive working relationships with coaches, event staff, spectators, and other stakeholders.