Athletics Operations & Events Coordinator

Bates College; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Library access

Athletic facilities access

Drug- & smoke-free workplace

Job summary

Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, is seeking an Athletics Operations Assistant to provide operational support to the athletic department and recreation events. You will handle facility scheduling, rentals, game day operations, supervise student workers, and assist the Associate Athletic Director with the athletic complex.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience; strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential to success in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least one year experience in a professional capacity of an athletic and/or recreation-oriented program.
• Event management experience in collegiate athletics or professional sports preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in athletic facility management preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in hiring and training student employees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with game day operations including running the scoreboard, game clock, game flow/sideline management, announcing, music, working with visiting teams and officials, and other duties as assigned.
• Assist with set-up/break down/changeover of athletic contests.
• Attend and manage home athletic events for supported teams as assigned.
• Assist with crowd management, customer service, enforcement of guidelines and procedures.
• Serve as point-of-contact for assigned rentals, camps, clinics, and other events.
• Complete operational related projects and tasks to support departmental initiatives.
• Complete office work including research, mailings, data entry, filing, and other clerical tasks.
• Assist with preventive, routine and deferred maintenance of athletic facilities and equipment.

Skills

Commitment to equity and inclusion

Ability to work independently

Teach and train others

Strong organizational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, is seeking an Athletics Operations Assistant to provide operational support to the athletic department and recreation events. You will handle facility scheduling, rentals, game day operations, supervise student workers, and assist the Associate Athletic Director with the athletic complex.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience; strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential to success in a fast-paced