Game Day & Facilities Manager

msmu; Emmitsburg (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount St. Mary's University is seeking an Athletic Facilities & Event Manager to join the Athletics Operations & Facilities team.

The role supports planning, coordination, and execution of athletic events and facility operations, enhancing game day experiences for student-athletes, coaches, fans, and visiting teams. You will lead game day operations, develop event plans, coordinate staff, and ensure facilities are safe, compliant, and well-prepared for competitions, while reporting to the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sport Management, Business Administration, Event Management, Recreation, or related field.
• 1 year of experience in athletics operations, event management, facility operations, or related field.
• Demonstrated organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours as required by athletic & recreation events and department needs.
• Knowledge of and compliance with institutional, conference and NCAA rules, both general and job-specific.

Responsibilities

• Lead game day operations for athletic events and venues, ensuring successful execution from planning through post-event breakdown.
• Develop and implement detailed event management plans, timelines, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate staffing and logistics needs with internal and external partners.
• Ensure competition surfaces and ARCC spaces are safe and properly prepared for internal and external competitions, events, and programs.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for visiting teams and game officials for assigned events.
• Coordinate with the Associate Director of Athletics & Recreation for Operations on visiting team logistics, including facility access, practice schedules, locker room assignments, and game day needs.
• Foster positive relationships with conference partners, NCAA representatives, vendors, and external constituents.
• Assist with the day-to-day operation and stewardship of Athletics facilities.
• Conduct daily/weekly facility walk-through for assigned sports.
• Monitor and communicate facility needs and operational concerns at weekly Operations meetings with campus partners.
• Collaborate with Recreation Facility Supervisor on ARCC facility maintenance, risk management, policies, and procedures.
• Supervise the ARCC as needed during operational hours and special events.
• Assist in preparing fields and facilities for recreational events & competitions.
• Work collaboratively with Recreation & Wellness on internal and external event logistics.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of operational manuals, guidelines, and event information materials.
• Oversee game day staff for assigned sports.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of operational policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Run on- & off-campus errands as needed.
• Maintain positive and collaborative interoffice relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director for Athletic Facilities & Operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sport Management, Business Administration, Event Management, Recreation, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Mount St. Mary's University is seeking an Athletic Facilities & Event Manager to join the Athletics Operations & Facilities team.

The role supports planning, coordination, and execution of athletic events and facility operations, enhancing game day experiences for student-athletes, coaches, fans, and visiting teams. You will lead game day operations, develop event plans, coordinate staff, and ensure facilities are safe, compliant, and well-prepared for competitions, while reporting to the