Director / Athletic Facilities

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

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Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a Director of Athletic Facilities to lead the daily operations, maintenance, and readiness of athletic facilities. You will act as the lead decision maker in the absence of other Athletic Facilities Directors within the Department of Athletics.

You will coordinate with campus partners to ensure safety, cleanliness, and proper functionality during events, while overseeing staffing, deferred maintenance planning, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in facilities management or related field with significant experience.
• Experience managing facilities and coordinating events.
• Ability to lead and organize staff to meet strategic goals.
• Experience in budgeting, inventory management, and resource allocation.
• Excellent communication as liaison between coaches and administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operation, maintenance, and readiness of selected athletic facilities.
• Coordinate with campus partners to ensure safety, cleanliness, and functionality.
• Direct facility management staff and plan event staffing.
• Develop deferred maintenance plans and support strategic planning.
• Oversee purchasing, expenses, and training related to facility procedures.

Skills

Facilities management

Event coordination

Staff leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Resource allocation

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree

Job description

Director of Athletic Facilities

The Director of Athletic Facilities reports to the Associate AD / Facilities Management & Finance. Collaborates with the Associate AD with management and oversight of daily operation, maintenance, & readiness of select facilities. This position will serve as the lead decision maker in the absence of other Athletic Facilities Directors in the Department of Athletics.

Coordinates with campus partners such as, but not limited to, facilities, police and safety, & grounds departments to ensure proper repair, cleanliness, functionality, and overall operations, related to events and athletic facilities. Provides oversight to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, & ADA standards.

Provides insight for the creation & distribution of facility calendars to staff, coaches, & campus partners. Directs facility management staff in preparing venues for competitions, including setup & breakdown, & assists with operational logistics. Partners on staffing plans for the month, specifically events, including student workers, housekeeping, and facilities support personnel.

In conjunction with the Associate AD develops, reviews, and updates policies and procedures, and makes recommendations to the Associate AD. Develops a deferred maintenance plan for select athletic facilities, while providing vital recommendations to strategic planning and project oversight. In coordination with the Associate AD, conducts routine facility inspections & identifies safety hazards or operational issues. Partners in maintaining & reviewing workflows & documentation related to usage & compliance.

Recommends and assists with the oversight of purchases related to facility equipment, supplies, & repairs. Reconciles expenses & ensures efficient use of departmental resources. Supervise part‑time facility staff, student workers, & interns. Provide training related to facility procedures, safety protocols, & event operations. Collaborate with coaches, administrative staff, & other campus departments to support facility needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in facilities management or related degree with significant experience, or a master's degree.
• Significant experience in managing Facilities and event coordination.
• Ability to lead and organize staff to ensure strategic success measures and outcomes are met.
• Experience in strategic planning, budget and inventory management.
• Demonstrate strong computer proficiency.
• Experience in determining and coordinating resource allocations.
• Excellent communication skills as this position will be the liaison between coaches and administration as well as communication of deferred maintenance within facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of materials, equipment and practices used in facility operations such as basketball goals, turf sweepers, auto‑floor scrubbers, laundry machines, etc.

Pay Band

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Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$60,000 to $70,000. Commensurate with experience.

Hours per week

40+. Nights and weekends as needed.

Review Date

7/22/26

Additional Information

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The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands‑on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem‑solvers. A comprehensive land‑grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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