Athletics Facilities & Game Operations Coordinator

LRES Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago seeks an Assistant Director for Athletic Facilities & Game Operations to manage day-to-day operations across multiple athletic facilities in a fully in-person role on the Rogers Park/Lake Shore campus. You will coordinate game-day operations, supervise student workers, and work with coaches and campus services to ensure smooth event execution.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–5 years of facilities management experience, plus the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and three–five years of previous experience with college or private enterprise facilities management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sport facilities, personnel, and special events preferred.
• Management skills to ensure proper set up/tear down and work orders result in smooth operation of events in facilities.
• Ability to quickly identify, troubleshoot, and resolve problematic on-site situations and resolve conflicts.
• Interpersonal relationship/communication ability to maintain efficient coordination of facility services and supervision of student workers.
• Organizational/tracking skills to ensure accuracy and timely ordering and receipt of equipment/ apparel.
• Ability to work a non-traditional work day/week schedule (evenings and weekends)

Responsibilities

• Assist with management and coordination of the day-to-day operations for Hoyne Field, The Norville Athletic Center, The Alfie Practice Facility, and the Golf & Softball Training Center including oversight of regular maintenance activities and game management.
• Act as liaison for Athletics with Student Complex on Gentile Arena programming, procedures, maintenance and game day operations.
• Evaluate all preventative maintenance projects in athletic owned facilities.
• Maintain key security access.
• Hire, train, and schedule student and temporary employees serving in the equipment/laundry area.
• Supervise student-workers daily duties including repair, laundry, and travel preparation.
• Coordinate with head coaches on the particular facility and operational needs related to their sport for both practices and contests.
• Work closely with Athletic Business Office on all purchase orders, receipt of goods and invoicing related to Facilities and Game Day Operations.
• Coordinate Game Day Operations with campus stakeholders including Concessions, Security, Parking & Transportation, Student Complex and other Athletics Staff.
• Hire, train, and schedule student and temporary employees working to support game day operations.
• Assist with all game day needs for each athletic event/contest (including ball kids, court wipers, etc.)
• Help prepare locker rooms for visiting teams and officials and assign student hosts.
• Communicate with visiting team on needs (practice times, visitor guide, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Facility management

Staff supervision

Event coordination

Communication

Non-traditional hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Loyola University Chicago seeks an Assistant Director for Athletic Facilities & Game Operations to manage day-to-day operations across multiple athletic facilities in a fully in-person role on the Rogers Park/Lake Shore campus. You will coordinate game-day operations, supervise student workers, and work with coaches and campus services to ensure smooth event execution.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–5 years of facilities management experience, plus the ability to