Athletic Facility and Events Management and Operations Assistant

Rhode Island College; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness incentives

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Disability insurance

Job summary

Rhode Island College seeks an Athletic Facility and Events Management and Operations Assistant to support the daily operations of athletic and recreation facilities. This full-time, calendar-year position reports to the Assistant Director of Athletic and Recreation Facilities and ensures venues are safe, well-maintained, and ready for intercollegiate events, campus programs, and community activities.

The role coordinates event setup, staffing, ticket sales, and teardown; oversees field and court

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Minimum of three years of progressive experience in management/maintenance of athletic facilities at the intercollegiate level.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and facilities operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate management of playing fields and facilities for intercollegiate, institutional and community events.
• Support intercollegiate contest management: setup, teardown, and ticketing.
• Coordinate work orders with Physical Plant and outside vendors.
• Maintain safety inspections and facility equipment.
• Ensure facility rules and hours are communicated.
• Oversee facilities for contracted events and assist with camps/fundraising.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Athletic Facility and Events Management and Operations Assistant

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please be advised that Rhode Island College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.

Position Information

Posting Number NC00882

Position Title Athletic Facility and Events Management and Operations Assistant

Division President's Office Division

Department Name Athletics and Recreation

Position Type Staff - Non Classified

Position Overview

The Athletic Facility and Events Management and Operations Assistant is a full-time, calendar-year position at Rhode Island College that supports the management, maintenance, and daily operations of athletic and recreation facilities. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Athletic and Recreation Facilities, the Assistant helps ensure facilities are safe, well-maintained, and prepared for intercollegiate athletics, campus programs, and community events.

The Assistant coordinates event preparation and operations, including scheduling, setup, staffing, ticket sales, and teardown. Responsibilities also include supporting the care of outdoor athletic fields and courts, maintaining facility equipment, conducting safety inspections, and coordinating work orders with the College’s Physical Plant and outside vendors. The role communicates facility rules and operating hours and assists with departmental fundraising activities and camps.

Primary Purpose

This position will assist and support the overall management and operations of athletic and recreation facilities, including scheduling, setup, teardown, security, and maintenance.

• Coordinate and assist in the management of playing fields and facilities to accommodate both intercollegiate, institutional and community activities including set-up, staffing, etc.
• Support all intercollegiate contest management functions (i.e., set-up, tear down, ticket sales, etc.).
• Coordinate all work orders with the College’s Physical Plant and outside vendors to ensure that work is completed in an expeditious manner.
• Implement a plan to insure the maintenance and safety of all Departmental facilities (to include ongoing inspections).
• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of athletic/recreational facility equipment (i.e., scoreboards, goal posts, bleachers, fencing, mowing equipment, tractors, etc.).
• Ensure that facility rules, regulations, and hours of operation are properly communicated.
• Directly responsible to support the care, upkeep and maintenance of the College’s tennis, baseball, softball, soccer, and outdoor track facilities.
• Responsible for oversight of facilities as it relates to intercollegiate, recreation and community based contracted events (i.e., practices, contests, RIIL events, Open House, etc.).
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Director.
• Assist in departmental fundraising activities including camps.

Occasional Duties

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Director and Director.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a diverse group of constituents.
• Knowledge about the specific maintenance requirements of athletic facilities and fields gained by attendance at appropriate seminars.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
• Knowledge of the NCAA and its rules, regulations and philosophies; with specific knowledge as it relates to facilities.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Valid Certification in First Aid and CPR or agreement to obtain.
• Valid RI State Fire Marshall Event Oversight certification or agreement to obtain.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Experience: A minimum of three years of progressive experience in the management and maintenance of athletic/recreational facilities at the intercollegiate level.

Preferred Qualifications

Does this position have Direct Reports?

Does this position have Direct Reports? No

Environmental Conditions

The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Salary Grade

Salary Grade 10NC

Full Time / Part Time

Full-time

Proposed Starting Salary Range

$60,000 - $65,000

Work Schedule

Non-Standard work week. Includes nights and weekends.

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits including:

• Health and Wellness – Medical, Dental & Vision
• Wellness Incentives and Rewards
• Paid time Off – Vacation, Sick & Holiday
• Disability and Insurance Benefits
• Education Benefits – Tuition waivers for RIC , CCRI & URI

Reports To (Title)

Assistant Athletic Director for Athletics and Recreational Facilities

Academic or Calendar Year

Calendar

Position Status

Continuing

Collective Bargaining Unit

PSA

Posting Information

Number of Positions Available 1

Application Open Date 09/10/2026

Special Instructions

Please be advised that Rhode Island College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Rhode Island College is an equal opportunity employer. The institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability religion, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Rhode Island College is committed to maintain a workplace and educational environment that supports equal opportunity, professionalism and respectful engagement for all community members.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a minimum of three years of progressive experience in the management and maintenance of athletic/recreational facilities at the intercollegiate level?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Rhode Island College

600 Mount Pleasant Avenue

Providence, RI 02908

[phone]

www.ric.edu