Athletics Operations & Facilities Leader

Opt For Healthy Living; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

CalPERS

Sick & vacation time

Job summary

California State University, Fresno is seeking an Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations to lead facilities, events, and IT support for Athletics. You will supervise staff and coaches, manage budgets, and coordinate with campus partners to ensure safe, efficient operations that enhance student-athlete success and fan experience.

As a member of the Athletics senior leadership team, you will guide scheduling, procurement, and strategic planning, while driving cross‑department

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NCAA rules, compliance requirements, and athletics operations.
• Ability to supervise staff and/or head coaches, including performance management and professional development.
• Knowledge of strategic planning and budget principles and practices, including the ability to maintain fiscal accountability and monitor expenditures.
• Knowledge of and ability to oversee home athletic event operations, including safety, risk management, and game‑day execution.
• Strong understanding of competitive scheduling, contest agreements, and sport program operational logistics.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple high‑profile initiatives simultaneously.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with coaches, student‑athletes, campus partners, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to student‑athlete welfare, diversity, equity, inclusion, and creating a positive athletics culture.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and make strategic business decisions.
• Review and evaluate program service delivery methods and systems to identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes to standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities and home event operations, including safety and game-day execution.
• Provide operational direction to IT staff assigned to Athletics and supervise sport programs.
• Manage budgeting, purchasing operations, and coach development across programs.
• Coordinate with coaches, student-athletes, and campus partners to align with NCAA standards and institutional priorities.

Skills

NCAA rules & compliance

Staff supervision

Budget principles

Event operations

Scheduling & logistics

Data analysis

Interpersonal communication

Diversity & inclusion

Financial data interpretation

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in sport management or related field

Job description

California State University, Fresno is seeking an Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations to lead facilities, events, and IT support for Athletics. You will supervise staff and coaches, manage budgets, and coordinate with campus partners to ensure safe, efficient operations that enhance student-athlete success and fan experience.

As a member of the Athletics senior leadership team, you will guide scheduling, procurement, and strategic planning, while driving cross‑department