Athletic Facilities & Operations Director

St.-John; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

St.-John University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Operations to oversee day-to-day management of eight athletic facilities, scheduling events, and maintenance for varsity programs and campus events.

The role leads staff, coordinates with Public Safety, Facilities Services, Grounds, IT, and Food Services. Frequent travel is required to ensure readiness and smooth operations of all athletic events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8-10 years related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Masters degree preferred in related field
• 2-4 years of experience in athletic operations and facilities at the collegiate level
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional multi-tasking skills needed
• Valid Driver's License
• Knowledge of MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) required

Responsibilities

• Manage game operations, ensuring practices and services meet the needs of coaches, student-athletes, visiting teams, officials, and fans.
• Schedule practices and events for 17 Division 1 sports teams with multiple locations.
• Oversee staff including graduate assistants, interns, student workers, and event staffers, including hiring, training, and payroll.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electronic equipment, including scoreboards and sound systems.
• Coordinate vehicle fleet management, driver approvals, and vehicle maintenance.
• Communicate departmental needs to Conference Services, Special Events, Facilities Services, and other departments.
• Develop daily work orders, tickets, and service requests; coordinate event operations before, during, and after athletic events.
• Ensure readiness of facilities (fields and venues) for practice and competition; oversee capital projects and renovations.
• Plan and coordinate pre-season meetings with coaches and other departments; manage TV production staff during events.
• Travel frequently to athletic facilities and manage high-pressured event environments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

St.-John University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Operations to oversee day-to-day management of eight athletic facilities, scheduling events, and maintenance for varsity programs and campus events.

The role leads staff, coordinates with Public Safety, Facilities Services, Grounds, IT, and Food Services. Frequent travel is required to ensure readiness and smooth operations of all athletic events.